Kells 28
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The Kells 28 is a 28.0ft masthead sloop designed by Aborn Smith/Kells Corp. and built in fiberglass by Kells Corp. (USA) since 1976.
The Kells 28 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
Kells 28 for sale elsewhere on the web:
Main features 68%
| Model | Kells 28 | ||
| Length | 28 ft (78%) | the closest to 28.58 ft | |
| Beam | 8.67 ft (59%) | the closest to 8.33 ft | |
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 50%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.28 (19%) | the closest to 17.65 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 0 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 233.91 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 23.81 (82%) | the closest to 23.40 | |
| Capsize | 1.83 |
Hull 73%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.50 ft (73%) | the closest to 24.16 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 0 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.50 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 364 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 189.75 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 174 sq.ft | ||
| I | 34.50 ft | ||
| J | 11 ft | ||
| P | 29 ft | ||
| E | 12 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 12 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 6 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Kells Corp. (USA) | ||
| Designer | Aborn Smith/Kells Corp. | ||
| First built | 1976 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |