The J28 is a 28.5ft fractional sloop designed by Rod Johnstone and built in fiberglass by J Boats between 1986 and 1988.
71 units have been built.
The J28 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is 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 | J28 | ||
| Length | 28.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 10 ft | ||
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.67 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 37.97 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 255.12 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 22.43 | ||
| Capsize | 2.01 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 7900 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.56 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 412 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 178.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 234 sq.ft | ||
| I | 34 ft | ||
| J | 10.50 ft | ||
| P | 36 ft | ||
| E | 13 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 18 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 35 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | J Boats | ||
| Designer | Rod Johnstone | ||
| First built | 1986 | ||
| Last built | 1988 | ||
| Number built | 71 |
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