Year built
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1980
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Location of boat
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Lake Lanier, GA
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The boat is sailed on
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Lakes
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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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2004
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If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again?
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Yes. She has been a pleasure to sail. Bought her primarily as a comfy cruiser for me and my wife, however she is quicker than I expected. The 11hp Universal Diesel leave a lot to be desired, but here on the Lake that's all that is needed [After all, it is a sailboat].
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Gear that's been added
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Nothing yet. The boat was already well equipped with new North Sails, Harken Mainsheet Traveler, Harken 44 Self-Tailing Winches, Harken Roller Furling, Forespar Line Control Whisker Pole, and New Standing Rigging, Pressurized Water, Water Heater, New Cabin Sole [Cork Composite], and a 12,000 BTU reverse cycle Air Conditioning [my wife's favorite].I will replace the Alcohol Stoev and Oven with a propane unit in the very near future.
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Structural or complex improvements
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Not at this time and I certainly hope I never do.
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The boat's best features
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THE ROOM. You would hard pressed to find a 30 footer with more space below and in the cockpit. Quality construction for a production boat. A nice turn of speed with well behaved sailing characteristics.
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Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.
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Nothing has really given me problems yet.
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Sailing characterisitcs
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Tall Rig. She likes a blow, but she likes it in conjuction with a proper sail plan. Reef Her, Keep Her On Her Feet, Keep the Wife Happy, Sail Her Like Dinghy, and Go Like Hell!
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Motoring characterisitcs
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Sluggish and Underpowered [11hp Universal Diesel]
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Liveability
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Very Spacious for a 30 footer. Very comfortable for a couple on short cruises. Great for long weekends and the like.
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The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)
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The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any
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Other comments
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