I think the build quality is much higher in terms of fit and finish than the 31. I liked this boat a lot. It certainly represents a lot of bang for the buck. The systems upgrades over earlier Hunters I've looked at were just phenomenal. They've improved exponentially, in my opinion.
I saw delaminated wood and thin fiberglass laminates. In my opinion, the build quality on this vessel was very low.
I'm very familiar with Island Packet, and it's a typical IP in every respect. Real high-grade systems, perfectly done. To be honest, I've never really loved their looks, but I've always respected their installations and build quality.