Michael and Gail were not particularly looking to purchase a Hunter Legend 35.5 in early 2020. But they were searching through sailing magazines and websites to find an affordable sailboat with a roomy interior and good sailing ability. They’d already co-owned boat and chartered together so the goal was to expand their sailing horizons on the waters of the British Columbia coast.
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As a bit of a newbie shopping “affordable” cruisers, I find the reference to “looking for bullet-proof”…”not” somewhat opaque; what does the author see as the weaknesses in this regard? Is the lack of tolerance for steep healing angles? Or?