Cape dory 28
8 / 698 - score 87%
The Cape dory 28 is a 28.14ft masthead sloop designed by Carl Alberg and built in fiberglass by Cape Dory Yachts between 1974 and 1988.
388 units have been built.
The Cape dory 28 is a heavy sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a short water supply range.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 89%
| Model | Cape dory 28 | ||
| Length | 28.14 ft (91%) | the closest to 27.89 ft | |
| Beam | 8.87 ft (87%) | the closest to 8.76 ft | |
| Draft | 4 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 14.99 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 38.89 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 366.73 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 31.66 | ||
| Capsize | 1.71 |
Hull 82%
| Hull type | Monohull full Keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22.21 ft (82%) | the closest to 21.82 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
| Displacement | 9000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.32 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 404 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 40.60 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 207 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 196.88 sq.ft | ||
| I | 36 ft | ||
| J | 11.50 ft | ||
| P | 31.50 ft | ||
| E | 12.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 13 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 13 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 60 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Cape Dory Yachts | ||
| Designer | Carl Alberg | ||
| First built | 1974 | ||
| Last built | 1988 | ||
| Number built | 388 |
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