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Review of the Hunter 30 by Forrest Billings

Year built 1978  
Location of boat chicago  
The boat is sailed on The Great Lakes  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 1978  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? yes  
Gear that's been added self steering,liferaft, vhf,gps,depthfinder,loran  
Structural or complex improvements replaced all ports. motor-shaft@prop, fuel tank, head ,stove,water pump,  
The boat's best features sails well in storms.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. mast step on floor and cabin top.  
Sailing characterisitcs in 20 to 25ft seas she is great  
Motoring characterisitcs will run all day at 4kts  
Liveability lived on her for 18 years and loved it all.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any  
Other comments have sailed her very hard, calf. to fla. in 83, up and down both coasts and now the great lakes. I think shes great.