Hunter 28 Is this a good deal?

hank288 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-26-2009

1989 Hunter 28 sailboat for sale in Georgia

Seeking opinions on this boat. Would it make a good coastal cruiser? Does it look like a good deal? TIA. Hank

RobGallagher · #2 (**permalink**) 09-26-2009

Have you sailed on a Hunter 28? Plenty of room down below for that size boat. If you like the way it sails then...

...$8K with the dinghy and outboard? Doesn't look like a bad deal. Survey, Survey, Survey would be my first three suggestions. Looks like there was some repair work around the chainplates.

I'm not expert and the only reason I reply is because I chartered what I believe to be a similar boat (Hunter 295) and thought it was a great party boat because of all the room below and the big walk out cockpit. However I did not like the way it sailed. Don't get me wrong, it sailed OK, but I would have had more fun sailing another boat.

hank288 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-26-2009

I just read a review of the Hunter 28 posted on sailnet by a marine surveyor who trashed the boat. Wow, he did not like it one bit. I will keep looking and pass on this one.

sailingfool · #4 (**permalink**) 09-26-2009

Boat Review* by David Pascoe - Hunter 28

more than enuff said...

CaptFoolhardy · #5 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009

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Originally Posted by hank288

... Wow, he did not like it one bit...

That's not true. He liked the anchor locker!

tommays · #6 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009

Pascoe does NOT like any boat that most of us CAN AFFORD and makes no bones that he feels most of us cant really afford to take care of a boat

kd3pc · #7 (**permalink**) 09-28-2009

Hank

they are decent boats, sail on it, spend some time below just poking around and see what YOU think. Pascoe is only one opinion, and believe me Hunter has sold tons of boats. With experience, some TLC and a few upgrades this boat would make an excellent coast hugger. They are comfortable and easy to maintain. She looks to be in good shape, and well kept.

dave

Windlex3 · #8 (**permalink**) 02-05-2010

Has any purchased this boat mentioned Hunter 28 in Georgia. Just curious about that specific boat - sounds like a good price!

Windlex3 · #9 (**permalink**) 02-05-2010

Is the Hunter the most reasonably priced 28 footer?

Windlex3 · #10 (**permalink**) 02-05-2010

How would I know if I were purchasing a lemon>