Hunter
27
Novice sailors need a boat that's easy to sail and
want a great value. More experienced sailors desire
more size and performance. Hunter's all new
27 satisfies both.While many sailboats seem to be
getting bigger and more expensive, Hunter was hearing
from many customers who wanted a
midsized boat at a more affordable price."We
got a lot of input from existing and prospective sailors
who said they wanted more choices in the
25'-30' sailboat class," said John Peterson,
Hunter's director of sales and marketing. "This
innovative new boat is in direct response to that
demand."
The Hunter design team, led by sailboat
designer and racer Glenn Henderson, with input from
Hunter founder and Chairman Warren Luhrs, set out
to design a 27-footer with a big-boat feel and look
that was also easy handling and exceptionally forgiving.Designing
the 27 began from the inside out.
Marketing studies and owner surveys showed the group
what interior features and accommodations the mid-size
Hunter customer desired.
The initial interior layout scheme set the fundamental
framework for the hull design.
A refreshingly large main salon with
an open design was incorporated. An extraordinary
6'2" of headroom and 9'11" of beam is featured
-- unusual for
a 27 footer. Almond wood, trimmed with teak, is used
generously on the cabinetry and bulkheads because
its light color makes the interior "feel bigger."
An innovative forward v-berth utilizes the seat back
on the settee that folds down to provide space for
the head of the berth. A private cabin is aft, complete
with a queen-size berth athwartship, hanging locker,
built-in cushioned seat with lots of storage space
beneath.
A fully enclosed head with portable
MSD and a built-in vanity with mirror and dry linen
storage are standard features. The starboard L-shaped
galley
boasts a single burner gas rangetop, a deep stainless
sink, and a convenient built-in storage drawer to
hold a portable 40 quart cooler. Counters are
fiddled with teak, and additional galley storage is
provided with under-counter shelves. The Deluxe Cruising
package of options include pressurized
hot and cold water, marine head and shower, microwave
oven, 18 hp upgraded engine, and Everwear™ main
cabin flooring.
