hunter 40
We have an 1988. I think the 85, 86 is the same vintage. Our boat had had extensive rework and repair before we bought it. We find it a great boat. we race and cruise in it. I think we have lots of storage, but, compared to what? The aft cabin is nice but does get hot and a little claustrophobic. We open the ports just over the bed, tilt up the cockpit seats, much nicer. ''the ladder down the companionway is a little steep and seems long, getting in and out of the companionway with a dodger requires an artful crabwalk. we dont reef . havent yet. sailed in up to 35knots so far. the original sails were tired, we replaced them. The jiffy reefing system was great, the dutchman flaking system we got sick of, didnt work that well for us and made the main very hard to raise. we got rid of the dutchman, and learned to jump the main from the mast. ( pull up, not down).WE LOVE OUR BOAT. We did stop using the aft refrigerator, noisy and a power hog. the forward frig is great, large, quiet. engine very reliable. hull ( knock on plastic) holding up well! any other questions, write me at janetsilver@cox.netps a local guy races an 85 hunter 40, and wins everything! THESE boats can move. Janet