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hunter 34

check out hunterowners.com , watch out for Daryl he hates hunters or at least his. The 34's sail well except for down wind the b&r rig doesn't let you get the main out far enough but on a broad reach you can make up the time not going stright down wind. 15k wind will push you at 7k but with such a tall rig much over 15k you need to reef . Been out on lake erie in 35k wind gust to 40k 8foot steep chop with a few 10 footers to really pick you up , boat handeled well double reef in main and a little hanky of the genoa sticking out for better control 6.5k broad reach and felt safe.
common problems to look for - compresson post rot , the mast base leaks water thru the wire harness & will rot the post if not properly sealed , good news is if there is no damage the post is easy to replace (with mast down)
the early 34's had a too small rudder I beleve way changed mid production in 83, cast iron keel - they all have rust on the less so in the great lakes , does't slow you down just looks ugly when pulled out of te water .
A lot of boat for the money accomidations good .

 

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Also I'll sell you mine in a year or so when I'm ready to move up again