Year built
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1970
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Location of boat
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Oregon
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The boat is sailed on
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Bays, sounds, or protected salt water
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How the boat is used
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Weekends and longer
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Normal wind strength
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10-15 knots
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Average size of crew
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solo
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Liveaboard?
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No
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Owner bought the boat in
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2005
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If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?
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Yes.
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Gear that's been added
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Not at this time. Will add VHF and GPS Chart/plotter.
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Structural or complex improvements
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No.
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The boat's best features
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Too early to tell at th is time. I do like the stability of the boat.
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Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.
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Nothing.
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Sailing characterisitcs
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Very forgiving and stabil.
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Motoring characterisitcs
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With a 6 HP it is sluggish but does respond. Surface wind makes steerage difficult.
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Liveability
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Weekend camping. Longer if marina's are used you are able to get off the boat, but not much.
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The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)
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N/A
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The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any
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N/A
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Other comments
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I used this boat about four years ago and rescued from a horse pasture this winter. Can't wait to take her to the San Juans and island hop this summer.
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