Does anyone know, offhand, what the dimensions are for the quarterberth on a Hunter 27(1977)? I am considering new boats and one criteria is that it has a good spot to sleep as I will be living on it for 4 to 5 months at a time. Thanks
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quarter birth???
I'd call it an eighth myself. Seriously, 4-5 months on a 27' would be an experience you will not soon forget. Going up just a few feet can result in a great improvement in comfort and capability.
I'd call it an eighth myself. Seriously, 4-5 months on a 27' would be an experience you will not soon forget. Going up just a few feet can result in a great improvement in comfort and capability.
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If you are looking at used Hunters, you could start by printing out the specificationsa and 'Owner's Manuals from this site by clicking on Boat Info and selecting the models. However, the claustrophobic nature of some of the smaller models is a problem you should experience first hand, not only to check the dimensions against your own size, but also the ventilation, privacy and cushilon comfort. Bring along your significant other at your own risk! The quarter berth on our 28.5 might lool like a two person spacve in the brochure, but wait till one of you tries to sit up in the middle of the night. On boats in the 27' size range you mentioned, I'd recommend sleeping in the 'V' berth with an overhead hatch & more breathing room.
If you are looking at used Hunters, you could start by printing out the specificationsa and 'Owner's Manuals from this site by clicking on Boat Info and selecting the models. However, the claustrophobic nature of some of the smaller models is a problem you should experience first hand, not only to check the dimensions against your own size, but also the ventilation, privacy and cushilon comfort. Bring along your significant other at your own risk! The quarter berth on our 28.5 might lool like a two person spacve in the brochure, but wait till one of you tries to sit up in the middle of the night. On boats in the 27' size range you mentioned, I'd recommend sleeping in the 'V' berth with an overhead hatch & more breathing room.
Different people have different requirements...
I've been living aboard my '77 27' for almost exactly a year, I'm 6' 200#+ and find room enough for me, my gear, and my work at home office stuff. I use the quarter berth to take a nap on occaisonally, it's close but it's not uncomfortable. You have to check out boats personally before you see how you rattle around in them...I lived for a couple years on a 22', for other people a condo on pontoons isn't room enough. Loving the life makes all inconveniences easier to deal with.
I've been living aboard my '77 27' for almost exactly a year, I'm 6' 200#+ and find room enough for me, my gear, and my work at home office stuff. I use the quarter berth to take a nap on occaisonally, it's close but it's not uncomfortable. You have to check out boats personally before you see how you rattle around in them...I lived for a couple years on a 22', for other people a condo on pontoons isn't room enough. Loving the life makes all inconveniences easier to deal with.
VBerth
I do, I find the forward berth has plenty of width and adequate length for me, but to be honest I felt a little claustrophobic in it. I removed the illegal head Week 1 and since there no longer was any purpose for that little "cabinet door/privacy wall" between the forward berth and the head (I always felt I was going to bed in a china closet), I removed it and no more claustrophobia. The boat had the original cushions, which were nasty and were chucked day 1. I priced custom made cushions, and took the el cheapo alternative and scouted out replacement cushions for outdoor furniture in the appropriate sizes made out of Sunbrella fabric, very comfortable and durable, and even available in different thicknesses. About 1/5 the price of custom made. I have the "queen size" bed in the Vberth pushed over towards the starboard hull, against the portside I have a secured reading lamp and a small wooden shelf of books. When I have rough weather I try to sleep leaning against the hull, and this works well.
I do, I find the forward berth has plenty of width and adequate length for me, but to be honest I felt a little claustrophobic in it. I removed the illegal head Week 1 and since there no longer was any purpose for that little "cabinet door/privacy wall" between the forward berth and the head (I always felt I was going to bed in a china closet), I removed it and no more claustrophobia. The boat had the original cushions, which were nasty and were chucked day 1. I priced custom made cushions, and took the el cheapo alternative and scouted out replacement cushions for outdoor furniture in the appropriate sizes made out of Sunbrella fabric, very comfortable and durable, and even available in different thicknesses. About 1/5 the price of custom made. I have the "queen size" bed in the Vberth pushed over towards the starboard hull, against the portside I have a secured reading lamp and a small wooden shelf of books. When I have rough weather I try to sleep leaning against the hull, and this works well.
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