The Cavalier 28 is a 28.0ft masthead sloop designed by Laurie Davidson and built in fiberglass by Cavalier Yachts (AUSTRALIA) since 1975.
100 units have been built.
The Cavalier 28 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Cavalier 28 | ||
| Length | 28 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.25 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Country | Australia | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 13.32 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 30.30 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 257.14 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.74 | ||
| Capsize | 1.78 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
| Displacement | 9000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2727 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.70 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 359 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 201.25 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 157.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 35 ft | ||
| J | 11.50 ft | ||
| P | 30 ft | ||
| E | 10.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Cavalier Yachts (AUSTRALIA) | ||
| Designer | Laurie Davidson | ||
| First built | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 100 |
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