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Review of the Hunter 27_75-84 by Paul Shegan

Year built 1984  
Location of boat New York Harbor  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Day sailing  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 1993  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Maybe, this was the only boat my partner and I looked at. Perhaps we should have gotten a boat 30-32 foot range. As far as the 27 Hunter, it has served us well. The boat averages 40 sails per year. She does not really point too well. perhaps the roller reefing is a contributing factor to that fault. Also, the shallow bildge is a pain in the backside. When the boat is heeled over, the water from the bildge always rolls out on to the floorboards. Also, the lack of a travelor is a disadvantage. I know some boats have been retro-fitted with a travelor and it seems slightly better. Overall, I think it was a good first boat and a lot of fun. It can't be that bad since there are over 600 outings logged.  
Gear that's been added Roller Furling on a 140 Jib, Windex, usual depth sounder and knot meter and gps  
Structural or complex improvements None  
The boat's best features Low maintenance  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. As stated above, the bildge and cheaply made ports  
Sailing characterisitcs See Above  
Motoring characterisitcs Westerbeke 10 is a great engine  
Liveability Not doable  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) Same as above  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any N/a  
Other comments No  

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