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Review of the Hunter 27_75-84 by

Year built 1979  
Location of boat lake norman  
The boat is sailed on Lakes  
How the boat is used Weekends and longer  
Normal wind strength less than 10 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard?  
Owner bought the boat in 98  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? Yes! this boat handles well under most conditions even though I have only owned it for four months I am well pleased. I would like to add roller furling but I am not quite sure how to go about it.  
Gear that's been added  
Structural or complex improvements added wheel instead of tiller  
The boat's best features  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc.  
Sailing characterisitcs sails well into wind up to about 6 points  
Motoring characterisitcs motor sends vibrations thruout boat can become annoying  
Liveability  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any  
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