{"id":43058,"date":"2015-02-18T23:59:01","date_gmt":"2015-02-19T04:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/?p=43058"},"modified":"2023-09-20T10:24:48","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T14:24:48","slug":"11-best-pocket-cruiser-sailboats-to-fit-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/11-pocket-cruisers-fit-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Best Pocket Cruiser Sailboats to Fit a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Looking for a trailerable pocket cruiser that offers that liveaboard feeling? This list features 11 small sailboats with cabins that have the amenities often found on larger vessels. They may not be ocean crossing vessels, but they\u2019re certainly capable of handling big bays and open waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is a pocket cruiser? It\u2019s a small trailerable sailboat, typically under 30 feet in length, that\u2019s ideal for cruising big lakes, bays, coastal ocean waters, and occasionally bluewater cruising. Pocket cruisers are usually more affordable, compact, and offer a level of comfort that\u2019s comparable to bigger liveaboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/sailboats\/big-dreams-small-packages\/\">Small cruising sailboats<\/a> are appealing for many reasons, but if you\u2019re like most of us, you want to maintain a certain level of comfort while on the water. We took a poll and these are what we found to be the best cruising sailboats under 30 feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-andrews-28\">Andrews 28<\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/119-2_andrews_28-1024x684.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Andrews 28\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/119-2_andrews_28-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/119-2_andrews_28-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/119-2_andrews_28-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/119-2_andrews_28.jpg 1200w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Andrews 28<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Billy Black<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Open and airy below deck, the Andrews 28 doesn\u2019t sacrifice comfort for speed. Designed by Alan Andrews, the Southern California naval architect renowned for his light, fast raceboats, this 28-footer will certainly appeal to the cruiser who also enjoys a little club racing. Sporting a total of 6 berths, a galley, head and nav area, you might forget you are on a boat small enough to be easily trailered. The retractable keel allows the Andrews 28 to be easily launched and hauled and ensures it\u2019s as comfortable as a daysailer as it is a racer. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/sailboats\/andrews-28-mini-review\">Click here to read more about the Andrews28.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-beneteau-first-20\">Beneteau First 20<\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Beneteau-First-20-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"First 20 at sunset\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Beneteau-First-20-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Beneteau-First-20-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Beneteau-First-20-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Beneteau-First-20.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Beneteau First 20<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy of Beneteau<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Small sailboat with a cabin? Check! Fun to sail? Modern design? Capable of flying a spinnaker? Check! Check! Check! The Finot-Conq-designed Beneteau First 20, which replaced the popular Beneteau first 211 nearly a decade ago now, is a sporty-but-stable pocket cruiser suitable for newcomers to the sport who are eager to learn their chops before moving up to a bigger boat or for old salts looking to downsize to a trailerable design. The boat features twin rudders, a lifting keel, and a surprisingly roomy interior with bunks for four. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/sailboats\/beneteau-first-20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to read more about the Beneteau First 20<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ranger-26\">Ranger 26<\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ranger26.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Ranger 26\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ranger26.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ranger26-300x225.jpg 300w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Ranger 26<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Richard Smith<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Conceived as a way to bridge the gap between a safe, comfortable, family cruiser and a competitive racer, Gary Mull\u2019s Ranger 26 does exactly as it was designed to. Undeniably fast, (one won the 1970 IOR North American Half-Ton Cup) the boat sails as well as it looks. However speed isn\u2019t the Ranger\u2019s only strong-suit, with over 7 feet of cockpit there\u2019s plenty of room for socializing after an evening of racing. The Ranger 26 sports a nice balance of freeboard and cabin height ensuring that a handsome profile wasn\u2019t sacrificed for standing headroom. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/sailboats\/ranger-26-exit-velocity-entry-level\">Click here to read more about the Ranger 26.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nonsuch-30\">Nonsuch 30<\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/CRW1209classic01-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Nonsuch 30 left side\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/CRW1209classic01-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/CRW1209classic01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/CRW1209classic01-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/CRW1209classic01.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Nonsuch 30<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Mark Young<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Catboats were once a common site in coastal waters, where they sailed the shallow bays as fishing or work boats. Their large single and often gaff-rigged sail provided plenty of power, and a centerboard made them well-suited for the thin waters they frequently encountered. In the late 1970s, Canadian builder Hinterhoeller introduced the Nonsuch 30, a fiberglass variation of the catboat design, with a modern Marconi sail flown on a stayless mast, and a keel instead of a centerboard. The boat\u2019s wide beam made room below for a spacious interior, and the design caught on quickly with cruising sailors looking for a small bluewater sailboat. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/sailboats\/nonsuch-30-utterly-uncomplicated-cruiser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to read more about the Nonsuch 30<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-newport-27\">Newport 27<\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/crw0810_robert01-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Newport 27\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/crw0810_robert01-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/crw0810_robert01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/crw0810_robert01-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/crw0810_robert01.jpg 1280w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Newport 27<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Jeffrey Stennett<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Debuted in 1971 in California, the Newport 27 was an instant success on the local racing scene. For a modest 27-footer, the Newport 27 has an unusually spacious interrior with over 6 feet of standing headroom. With 4 berths, a table, nav station, head and galley the Newport 27 has all the amenities you might find in a much bigger boat, all in a compact package. While quick in light air, the drawback of the tiller steering becomes apparent with increasing breeze and weather helm often leading to shortening sail early. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/sailboats\/newport-27-spacious-little-coastal-cruiser\">Click here to read more about the Newport 27.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-balboa-26\">Balboa 26<\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/124-balboa_26_0-1024x695.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Balboa 26\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/124-balboa_26_0-1024x695.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/124-balboa_26_0-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/124-balboa_26_0-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/124-balboa_26_0.jpg 1200w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Balboa 26<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Of Matts G. Djos<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>First splashed in 1969, the Balboa 26 continues to enjoy a strong following among budget-minded cruisers. Built sturdy and heavy, all of the boat\u2019s stress points are reinforced. The spacious cockpit comfortably seats 4 and is self bailing, ensuring that sailors stay dry. While only 26 feet, the Balboa still has room for a double berth, galley with stove and freshwater pump, and an optional marine head or V-berth. The Balboa has the ability to sleep five, though the most comfortable number is two or three. Under sail, the Balboa is fast and maneuverable, but may prove a handful in heavy breeze as weather helm increases. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/sailboats\/balboa-26-happy-trails\">Click here to read more about the Balboa 26.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cape-dory-28\">Cape Dory 28<\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/124-cape_dory_28_368_0-1024x696.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Cape Dory 28\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/124-cape_dory_28_368_0-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/124-cape_dory_28_368_0-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/124-cape_dory_28_368_0-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/124-cape_dory_28_368_0.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Cape Dory 28<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Lauren Anthone<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>While the sleek lines and the teak accents of the Cape Dory 28 may grab the eye, it is the performance of the boat that make it unique. The Cape Dory comes with all amenities that you might need available, including a V-berth, 2 settees, and a head. Safe, sound and comfortable as a cruiser it is still capable of speed. Quick in light wind and sturdy and capable in heavy air, it is off the wind where the Cape Dory 28 shines with a balanced helm and the ability to cut through chop and still tack perfectly. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/sailboats\/cape-dory-28-seductive-yet-safe\">Click here to read more about the Cape Dory 28.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-islander-bahama-28\">Islander Bahama 28<\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/crw1211_classic01-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Islander Bahama 28\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/crw1211_classic01-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/crw1211_classic01-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/crw1211_classic01-scaled.jpg 1921w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Islander Bahama 28<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">James C. Williams<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>On top of being a real eye-catcher, the Islander Bahama 28, with its 5-foot-6-inch draft and 3,300 pounds of ballast, sails beautifully, tracks well, and responds quickly to the helm. Inspired by the International Offshore Rule, it is unusually wide, offering stability in breeze without sacrificing the sheer and lines that make it so attractive. Below deck, the Islander Bahama 28 comes standard with plenty of berths and storage space and a galley complete with stove, icebox and sink. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/sailboats\/trendsetter-us-west-coast-islander-bahama-28\">Click here to read more about the Islander Bahama 28.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-s2-8-6\">S2 8.6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/368-1024x696.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"S2 8.6\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/368-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/368-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/368-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/368.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">S2 8.6<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Gregg Nestor<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Much like its older sibling, the S2 8.6 still holds its contemporary style, despite its 1983 introduction. Like all other S2 Yachts, the 8.6 is recognized for the quality craftsmanship that allows the boat to hold up today.The S2 8.6 is a very comfortable and easily managed coastal cruiser and club racer. It\u2019s relatively stiff, its helm feels balanced, and it tracks well. On most points of sail, it compares favorably with other boats of similar size and type. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/sailboats\/slick-sleek-and-slikkers-built\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to read more about the S2 8.6.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contessa-26\">Contessa 26<\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/crw0412_classic01-1024x668.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Contessa 26\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/crw0412_classic01-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/crw0412_classic01-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/crw0412_classic01-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/crw0412_classic01.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Contessa 26<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Contessa<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>When the Contessa 26 was released in 1965, it immediately proved itself to be a strong, seaworthy vessel. The Contessa has continued to prove itself throughout its lifetime, being the boat of choice for two solo circumnavigations under the age of 21. While upwind performance leaves some wanting, the boat is sturdy and can carry full sail in up to 20 knots of breeze. Suited more for single-handing, the Contessa lacks standing headroom and the accommodations are sparse. Nonetheless, the Contessa 26 performs well as a daysailer with guests aboard. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/sailboats\/pocket-world-girdler-contessa-26\">Click here to read more about the Contessa 26.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hunter-27\">Hunter 27<\/h2>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/119-hunter_27_1-1024x670.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Hunter 27\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/119-hunter_27_1-1024x670.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/119-hunter_27_1-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/119-hunter_27_1-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/119-hunter_27_1.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">Hunter 27<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Hunter<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>The Hunter 27 perfectly encompasses the pocket cruiser ideal. Even if you don\u2019t want a big boat, you can still have big boat amenities. With the generously spacious layout, wheel steering and a walkthrough transom the Hunter feels much larger than 27 feet. Step below deck and any doubts you had that the Hunter was secretly a big boat will be gone. The amenities below are endless; a full galley including stove, microwave and cooler, head with full shower, several berths and not to mention a saloon with seating for 6. 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