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Review of the Hunter 27_75-84 by andrej berlings

Year built 1977  
Location of boat flushing bay nyc n.y.  
The boat is sailed on Bays, sounds, or protected salt water  
How the boat is used Multi-week coastal cruising  
Normal wind strength 10-15 knots  
Average size of crew 2-4  
Liveaboard? No  
Owner bought the boat in 1999  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? yes good constuction a good value for your $$$ in todays market.  
Gear that's been added sils 150 genoa and main vhf depth knot head stove edson wheel stove cockpit cushons and recoverd all caabin cushions. ps bought boatfor under $5,000.  
Structural or complex improvements rebuilt area under mast step  
The boat's best features space and construction of hull.  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. the cover at bow peak and mast step .  
Sailing characterisitcs severe prop walk to port made worse by high free board in windy conditions.  
Motoring characterisitcs above  
Liveability great for 2  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any) none  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any privat in club sale  
Other comments a good value