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Review of the Hunter 27_75-84 by m caldwell

Year built 1979  
Location of boat eastern long island  
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 1999  
If the clock could be turned back, would owner buy again? yes, it has been a great value and a pleasure for my two sons  
Gear that's been added new upholstery, stereo, navigation, safety equipment.  
Structural or complex improvements fixed up wiring, lighting, replaced stove  
The boat's best features my wife is reasonably comfortable on board  
Problem areas in terms of design, materials, maintenance, etc. the original rigging/line configuration makes it difficult to singlehand, With tiller configuration the cockpit is very tight  
Sailing characterisitcs  
Motoring characterisitcs the yanmar is not powerful enough to handle the tides in this area  
Liveability very liveable. my two sons often weekend on the boat and we find it most comfortable  
The owner's experience in dealing with Hunter (if any)  
The owner's experience with the boat dealer or broker, if any  
Other comments this is essentially an old boat and reasonably trouble free. I happen to keep it at a first rate marina and they do much of the regular work.