Hunter’s The Edge


Hunter Marine has never been afraid to mix things up and they are doing it again with the launch of a 27-foot, trailerable, water-ballasted motorsailer dubbed “theEDGE”. The hull is designed to carry a 75 horsepower outboard that’s reportedly capable of pushing speeds to 20 MPH (conspicuously not knots).


But the boat also carries 330 square feet of sail, a retractable centerboard (drawing less than a foot, retracted), and retractable rudder. With sails up and board down, the boat will move under sail power alone in most conditions. A beam of well over 8 feet provides significant accommodation.


This is a small sailboat with enough engine muscle to pull a water skier. If you want a versatile boat theEdge is definitely that. I guess the McGregor 26x finally has some competition.

Written By
More from Bill Springer
When the going gets tough…the tough get going on a 90 mile downwind sleigh ride from St. Martin to Virgin Gorda
So…things have been pretty “sporty” in Swizzle-land recently. And the manic pace...
Read More
Join the Conversation

1 Comment

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *