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Review of the Hunter 27_75-84 by Scott Romenesko

Year built 1980  
Location of boat Lake George,NY  
The boat is sailed on Lakes  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 5-6  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 1999  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes  
Gear that's been added NO  
Structural or complex improvements NO  
The boat's best features Good solid sailing boat. Easy to sail single handed.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.  
Sailing characterisitcs Must watch sail area in gusty wind conditions, when boat is over powered it turns into the wind very quikly.Great down wind and on abroad reach  
Motoring characterisitcs Boat has a small under poweed 1 cylinder 8 hp renault diesel engine, has been reliable but works hard in windy conditions. But It is a sail boat.  
Liveability Ok for weekends but not spacious enough for a family of four if staying out any longer.  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any  
Other comments Very happy and looking forward to another year