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Wow! Thanks for all the input. This forum sure is active, glad I found it. About the survey, yes, if I decide to get serious with the Hunter 27, both my bank and insurance require a survey to be done. All the boats I looked at were on boat stands and their hulls all looked to be in good shape. The H27's hull looked like new pretty much. I'm going to try to attach a photo I took. I'll ask around about the draft, call up some marinas to find out about slips. I know the larger, heavier boat, and deeper keel will be beneficial in the Chesapeake Bay compared to smaller boats. I liked all three boats very much. I could see myself with anyone of them. Unlike the smaller cheaper one I was looking at prior (1966 Columbia Challenger 24) which I just did not like, too small, old, needing lots of work, etc. With a little work I think the C25 could be a great boat. The H27 is already in great shape and I could definitely see myself owning it. I think how the H27 would be a little more suitable for a longer cruise down the bay, maybe someday cruise down the coast towards FL. I don't know, just dreaming, but maybe someday. Fred, yeah about looking at a car's trunk to konw how it's treated, I agree. I'm the type that takes care of my car. My car is 3.5 years old, but people ask if it's an 05. Nope, I just keep it looking like new. I plan to take care of boat just as well. David, your H27 cost $9000? Wow, that really makes this one sound like a steal. I'm definitely going to be looking more into this one. I wish I could test sail the boats. The broker said I would have to pay the lift fees to put the boat in the water and if I decide not to buy it, pay to have it put back on stands. So, it's not as easy as test driving cars. Let's see if this picture posts. Thanks for the info thus far. -Justin
Wow! Thanks for all the input. This forum sure is active, glad I found it. About the survey, yes, if I decide to get serious with the Hunter 27, both my bank and insurance require a survey to be done. All the boats I looked at were on boat stands and their hulls all looked to be in good shape. The H27's hull looked like new pretty much. I'm going to try to attach a photo I took. I'll ask around about the draft, call up some marinas to find out about slips. I know the larger, heavier boat, and deeper keel will be beneficial in the Chesapeake Bay compared to smaller boats. I liked all three boats very much. I could see myself with anyone of them. Unlike the smaller cheaper one I was looking at prior (1966 Columbia Challenger 24) which I just did not like, too small, old, needing lots of work, etc. With a little work I think the C25 could be a great boat. The H27 is already in great shape and I could definitely see myself owning it. I think how the H27 would be a little more suitable for a longer cruise down the bay, maybe someday cruise down the coast towards FL. I don't know, just dreaming, but maybe someday. Fred, yeah about looking at a car's trunk to konw how it's treated, I agree. I'm the type that takes care of my car. My car is 3.5 years old, but people ask if it's an 05. Nope, I just keep it looking like new. I plan to take care of boat just as well. David, your H27 cost $9000? Wow, that really makes this one sound like a steal. I'm definitely going to be looking more into this one. I wish I could test sail the boats. The broker said I would have to pay the lift fees to put the boat in the water and if I decide not to buy it, pay to have it put back on stands. So, it's not as easy as test driving cars. Let's see if this picture posts. Thanks for the info thus far. -Justin
