Hunter....racer....performance, I am just having hard time reading those words in the same sentence. But then I am a Pearson Boy. I know you said your wife doesn't like the lines of a Pearson, check this out:
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The Pearson 10m is a hearty wellbuilt boat and a big on performance for it's size. Points well and does fine cutting through waves. A little bigger than the 28 feet you mentioned, but check it out.