Are Hunter sailboats good quality?

Yes Hunter is not a high end custom built boat but solidly built, sails well, has many innovative features, is very comfortable, and fit and finish is every bit as good as any of the other production brands out there.

Is a Hunter 27 Trailerable?

The Hunter 27 Edge is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed in 2006 by the Hunter Design Team as a hybrid motorsailer and first built in 2008. The design was sold by the manufacturer under the marketing name TheEDGE, but is now usually referred to as the Hunter 27 Edge.

How much does a hunter 27 weigh?

7,000 lb
Hunter 27

Is Hunter Marine still in business?

Unfortunately, the economic downturn of 2008 and beyond caused Hunter Marine to close its doors briefly, however, they were acquired by high end power yacht manufacturer Marlow Marine and are now known as Marlow Hunter. We at California Yacht Company have long been involved with Hunter sailboats.

What happened to tattoo yachts?

Tattoo Yachts has ended production of the 26, and is currently not producing any new boats. They continue to develop their new Tattoo 22, we will post any new information about it’s development and possible future production.

Does the Hunter 27 have a shower?

The Hunter 27 features an open plan main salon, galley and forecabin, plus offers a private head/shower compartment and a private double athwarthships aft cabin. Her ease of use is complimented by the galley’s design.

What is weather helm on a sailboat?

Weather helm is the tendency of sailing vessels to turn towards the source of wind, creating an unbalanced helm that requires pulling the tiller to windward (i.e. ‘to weather’) in order to counteract the effect. Weather helm is the opposite of lee helm.

Where are Hunter boats built?

Hunter Boats Limited is a British boat builder presently based in Southampton. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of fiberglass sailboats. The company was founded by in 1969 by Michael Polard, as the Essex Boat Company.

Is Hunter sailboat still in business?

Hunter remained viable, accounting for 32% of new sailboat registrations in the U.S. But as a child of the parent firm Hunter had to suffer through the reorganization along with the power boat firms. Now renamed Marlow-Hunter, the sailboat operation is operating with 160 employees, down from the 430 it had in 2006-07.

Is a Hunter 27 a good first boat?

The Hunter 27 is a popular boat with first-time sailboat buyers, and with small-boat sailors purchasing their first auxiliary cruising boat. Since the boat was introduced in 1975, thousands have been built.

Are there any problems with the hull and keel in Hunter 27?

Several Hunter 27 owners who returned The Practical Sailor boat owner evaluations report oilcanning of the hull, leaking keelbolts, or vertical misalignment of the hull and keel. We have observed this vertical misalignment in the Hunter 25, but we have not seen it specifically in the 27.

What kind of backstay does a Hunter 27 have?

Like other boats with a reasonably long production run, the Hunter 27 has gone through minor changes since its introduction. Wheel steering is now standard. The boat utilizes a split backstay to allow a stern boarding ladder and to prevent the helmsman from hitting his head on a centerline backstay.

What size mainsail does the Hunter 27 come with?

The Hunter 27 comes with a mainsail and 110% genoa. The total sail area with this configuration is 360 square feet, an average amount for a modern 7,000 lb boat. A larger genoa will be required for sailing in light-air areas.