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The Perfect Family Sailboat! Hunter 27-2 - Boat Review
August 19, 2024 · 9 min · 105K views
What this video covers
The Hunter 272, produced from 1989 through the mid-1990s, serves as a trailerable, 26.5-foot family sailboat designed for coastal cruising and day sailing.7:57 With a 5,000-pound displacement and a draft of just under four feet, the vessel fits inland waterways and the Florida Keys.0:49 The boat features a fractional rig, wheel steering, and a walk-through transom with a swim platform.2:15 Interior accommodations include an aft cabin, an open-concept V-berth, and an enclosed head with a shower and hot water.5:36 An inboard Yanmar engine provides propulsion, eliminating the need for a transom-mounted outboard.7:45 The deck layout includes a deck-stepped mast, single lifelines, and a split backstay.4:10 While the mainsheet bridle system and fractional rig bias toward the mainsail, the boat points well and performs competitively in small-boat racing classes.1:22 Used models typically sell for $10,000 to $15,000.1:04 The design prioritizes ease of use and family comfort over offshore capability or high-performance racing.3:31
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