!986 Hunter Legend 45 f/ Bluewater

[FightinGravity]

I am considering a Hunter Legend 45 and would like some feedback - both positive and negative. Does anybody have experience with this particular boat? I am not setting out to circumnavigate but do not want to limit myself. I will probably end up bringing the Legend through the canal and up the East Coast with Delaware or DC as the final destination with a Med trip in the future. I am trying to find the old speed vs safety.

My initial thoughts on it are:
The Pros:

The Hunter was one of the fastest cruisers in the 80's according to its rating - it should be fast and fun to sail and I think it looks fantastic
The boat has been extensively upgraded for cruising with gear that looks "overdone" (the windlass is a monster)
There is enough room for me to convert the aft head to a workshop
The metal rigidity crossbar (a known issue) was added at some point
It has an aft stateroom - my wife's only requirement - for when we are at anchor
Is is a lot of boat for the money IMO

The Cons:
I don't feel great about an exposed rudder
The stern head's discharge is in a seacock above the waterline

Here is the listing:
1986 Hunter Legend 45 BAJA HAHA Ready Sail Boat For Sale -

and a picture