The Davidson 28 is a 27.92ft masthead sloop designed by Laurie Davidson and built in fiberglass since 1975.
120 units have been built.
The Davidson 28 is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
| Model | Davidson 28 | ||
| Length | 27.92 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.33 ft | ||
| Country | ?? | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 12.99 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 30.30 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 257.14 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.45 | ||
| Capsize | 1.80 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 9000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2727 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.70 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 350 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 | ?? | ||
| Designer | Laurie Davidson | ||
| First built | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 120 |