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Review of the Hunter 27_75-84 by Greg Johnson
| Year built | 1979 |
| Location of boat | Georgia, Lake Thurmond |
| The boat is sailed on | Lakes |
| 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 | 1994 |
| If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? | Yes |
| Gear that's been added | Replaced broken gear only |
| Structural or complex improvements | |
| The boat's best features | Size, hull, handling, weight |
| Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. | Data devices, depth, wind speed and direction, engine |
| Sailing characterisitcs | Responsive even in light air. Handles well in heavy air w/shortened sail (sailed in 30 knot wind conditions). Great at anchor. |
| Motoring characterisitcs | Worked great till engine quit in 1998. 8 hp inpoard deisel did everything I requested. Now use outboard that just doesn't work as well. |
| Liveability | Very livible for two for short terms. 7 days or less. No shower, head removed. Stove replaced with a Coleman cook top. |
| The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) | They were unable to give me any info re hull shape when I was trying to obtain a trailer in order to move boat. |
| The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any | Bought from individual. |
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