I am looking at a 1975 27 foot Hunter. I would appreciate comments on this boat, the difficulty of singlehanding, and some things to look for before buying. Is the 8hp adequate?
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Jack Laird
Go for it!
You will love it. Check good for blisters. All else is a handymans dream. I've had mine for 20 years and would not consider trading. Look at Ice box, no insulation. Engine good will push boat at hull speed about 5 Knots or so. Best.
You will love it. Check good for blisters. All else is a handymans dream. I've had mine for 20 years and would not consider trading. Look at Ice box, no insulation. Engine good will push boat at hull speed about 5 Knots or so. Best.
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TOM M.
THE PRICE IS RIGHT
If the price is right, $3,000 to $6,000 the latter in good condition, then you have something to work with, It probily doesn't have roller furling head sail, which helps when alone, it probily don't have a main traveler, but does have a tiller, the biggest problem is what kind of auxillary engine has it? if it's a renault forget it!, In 1980 John Cherebini redesigned the 27, and the improvements are: full coaming, built in sea spray hood, T shaped cockpit, anchor well, eight opening ports, two hatches, and in the eighties they used Yanmar 1GM engines a most reliable little engine, If you buy the old boat, have all you halyards lead back to the cabin, also set jiffy reef sys. and add roller furl to the jib, and lazy jacks and the boat can be easily handled by yourself, I have a 1982/83 for the past 12 years i"ve sailed alone. good luck.
If the price is right, $3,000 to $6,000 the latter in good condition, then you have something to work with, It probily doesn't have roller furling head sail, which helps when alone, it probily don't have a main traveler, but does have a tiller, the biggest problem is what kind of auxillary engine has it? if it's a renault forget it!, In 1980 John Cherebini redesigned the 27, and the improvements are: full coaming, built in sea spray hood, T shaped cockpit, anchor well, eight opening ports, two hatches, and in the eighties they used Yanmar 1GM engines a most reliable little engine, If you buy the old boat, have all you halyards lead back to the cabin, also set jiffy reef sys. and add roller furl to the jib, and lazy jacks and the boat can be easily handled by yourself, I have a 1982/83 for the past 12 years i"ve sailed alone. good luck.
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steven
I recently bought a 1976 27'
i've had mine about 4 months now...and have enjoyed it no end...it has the single cylinder yanmar that has been very reliable and sufficient, even going against the current, when heading out to sea from the inlets...i live in southeast florida...mine is the shoal draft and i wish it could head into the wind somewhat more, but that's a drawback with any shallow draft...as far as handling alone, mine came with roller furling, which is a definite plus..lazy jacks would also be a good investment (i need to get them too) and Boat US has a lazy jack system you can install yourself for about $170.00..I've recaulked the toe rail because of some leaking when it rains, but other than that...the boat is dry, seaworthy, solid and comfortable..having your running rigging led to your cockpit would certainly aid considerably in single-handling..the only real problem i've had is docking her...i live on a canal and have had a rough time docking alone..the boat doesn't respond particularly well in reverse, as far as steering is concerned, but then again, i've only had her a short time...i love it...one more and most important thing..make sure you get a survey!!!!best of luck!
i've had mine about 4 months now...and have enjoyed it no end...it has the single cylinder yanmar that has been very reliable and sufficient, even going against the current, when heading out to sea from the inlets...i live in southeast florida...mine is the shoal draft and i wish it could head into the wind somewhat more, but that's a drawback with any shallow draft...as far as handling alone, mine came with roller furling, which is a definite plus..lazy jacks would also be a good investment (i need to get them too) and Boat US has a lazy jack system you can install yourself for about $170.00..I've recaulked the toe rail because of some leaking when it rains, but other than that...the boat is dry, seaworthy, solid and comfortable..having your running rigging led to your cockpit would certainly aid considerably in single-handling..the only real problem i've had is docking her...i live on a canal and have had a rough time docking alone..the boat doesn't respond particularly well in reverse, as far as steering is concerned, but then again, i've only had her a short time...i love it...one more and most important thing..make sure you get a survey!!!!best of luck!
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Bruce C.
Good Choice
I bought a '79 Hunter 27 at the beginning of the summer as a first boat. I was pretty inexperienced, but had very little trouble sailing it alone. (However, I have a steering wheel and furling system, which makes it much easier). I was sailing mostly on the LI sound but recently moved to NYC. I have to admit that I no longer sail alone because it's a little difficult raising and taking down the sails in a choppy NY harbor with some help at the helm. I have had no problems with the boat, but I had a survey done before purchasing it so there were no surprises. The only problem I have had is water leaking in on the port side, which I just saw from some other postings on this site is not uncommon and certainly repairable. In regard to the motor, I have a new Yanmar 1GM that's very dependable but really slow for such a heavy boat. I hope this info is helpful. Best of luck.
I bought a '79 Hunter 27 at the beginning of the summer as a first boat. I was pretty inexperienced, but had very little trouble sailing it alone. (However, I have a steering wheel and furling system, which makes it much easier). I was sailing mostly on the LI sound but recently moved to NYC. I have to admit that I no longer sail alone because it's a little difficult raising and taking down the sails in a choppy NY harbor with some help at the helm. I have had no problems with the boat, but I had a survey done before purchasing it so there were no surprises. The only problem I have had is water leaking in on the port side, which I just saw from some other postings on this site is not uncommon and certainly repairable. In regard to the motor, I have a new Yanmar 1GM that's very dependable but really slow for such a heavy boat. I hope this info is helpful. Best of luck.
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Jim Rice
Look at keel!
I found 8 hp OK except when powering into 30 kts. wind. One thing--look at the ribs under the cabin floor. In early 27's (accd. to others on HOW) the ribs were notched and the keep set into them. Water leakage thru the keel bolts could damage the ribs. FYI, and Good Winds!
I found 8 hp OK except when powering into 30 kts. wind. One thing--look at the ribs under the cabin floor. In early 27's (accd. to others on HOW) the ribs were notched and the keep set into them. Water leakage thru the keel bolts could damage the ribs. FYI, and Good Winds!
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Howard
Affordable Dream
I've had my H-27-1978 for 3 years now. It's my second boat. A good stable platform, well made for the price. It's no rocket but In all I've had very few problems. As a single hand sailor it's about as big as you can get without some very expensive gadgets. I sail abone ofn the LI Sound Frequently and just love it. I've read the comments about the 8HP and agree with them, it it's the Reneault... look elsewhere, the Yanmar is simple, dependable and has ample power unless you intend to ski. Have fun...go for it.
I've had my H-27-1978 for 3 years now. It's my second boat. A good stable platform, well made for the price. It's no rocket but In all I've had very few problems. As a single hand sailor it's about as big as you can get without some very expensive gadgets. I sail abone ofn the LI Sound Frequently and just love it. I've read the comments about the 8HP and agree with them, it it's the Reneault... look elsewhere, the Yanmar is simple, dependable and has ample power unless you intend to ski. Have fun...go for it.
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