Based in Alachua, Fla., Hunter Marine is one of the largest production boatbuilders in the U.S. Over the 3½ decades that Hunter has been creating recreational sailboats, PS reviewers have tackled almost 20 models from 21 to 45 feet. In recent years, however, Hunter has been busy transforming its corporate culture as well as its products. Through progressive technology and genuine innovation, this company—partially employee-owned since 1996—is beginning to distinguish its boats not merely by adding radar arches and in-mast furling, but by refining design and construction to achieve a more practical balance between comfort, performance, and reliability. Competitive pricing has always been a strong point. …