The Islander 28 is a 27.92ft masthead sloop designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Islander / Tradewind Yachts between 1975 and 1985.
430 units have been built.
The Islander 28 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Islander 28 | ||
| Length | 27.92 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.83 ft | ||
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | The Nederlands (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.83 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.86 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 254.18 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 21.01 | ||
| Capsize | 2.06 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.08 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 7000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.44 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 361 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 217.12 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 142.71 sq.ft | ||
| I | 36.80 ft | ||
| J | 11.80 ft | ||
| P | 31.16 ft | ||
| E | 9.16 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 30 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 24 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Islander / Tradewind Yachts | ||
| Designer | Robert Perry | ||
| First built | 1975 | ||
| Last built | 1985 | ||
| Number built | 430 |
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