Motoring characterisitcs: Cant back up the folding prop worth a damn.
motors at appx 6 knots very nicely.
Liveability: I'm afraid, everything that makes her a great racer, makes her
a bad live aboard. She is narrow and compact (compared to many other 35'
boats.


Cockpit locker hinges are a terrible design. They are constantly in need of
repair. As my boat is getting older, I'm spending more time trying to find
wiring gremlins. as with most production boats, the wiring is just not
accessible. The holding tank is too small for any crew over one. Trouble is
it would be difficult to mount a new one in the space allocated. The Facnor
furling is prone to fouling. The previous owners were racers and didn't use
the system, hence I've spent considerable time trying to perfect the system.
Access to the engine is marginable.

We've got a folding prop. Great for sailing but forget it for serious
motoring. In a 20 kt head wind and moderate seas, she simply will not push
through. For simple ICW motoring, no problems but not a speedster.

Changes to a Max Prop in 1990 and can not over-state the difference from the
folding prop. We do lots of 2 week cruises in light air areas and the Max is
great. Very responsive under power in reverse

Upgraded complete electrical system with new AGM batteries and Smart Charger
in 1996

Roller furling changeout was a hassle. Still have problems with slack
headstay. Starboard and port lazarette lid hinges (have changed both out to
St.Stl. continous hinges), door hinges- have changed all of them.

The water supply pump in a difficult place to remove or maintain, however
original Johnson lasted 14 years. Also, water heater difficult to winterize.
No markings on plumbing lines. A Window leak destroyed "membrane" electric
panel, replaced with a Blue Seas panel. Someone put basic sailing
instruments in a homemade pod above companionway, which kills access to
cabin, and made for difficult dodger configuration. Have removed and moved
insts. to bulkhead and rebuilt dodger. For whatever reason, boat does not
sit on lines. Perhaps weight of 2 grp 27'S under port aft berth causes this.
Original batt. config. not enough amp hours available with refrigeration.
Many dings in non-skid, just a tad aggressive in my view. Leaves marks on my
bare feet.

28 hp Volvo, is a good engine. Won't push through against a 9 knot Cape Cod
canal current though. Motors easily at 6.5- 7 kts, at 3/4 throttle with
folding 2 blade prop


Would any of this stop you from buying this model of boat?