Merit 28
2 / 683 - score 100%
The Merit 28 is a 27.92ft masthead sloop designed by Nelson/Marek and built in fiberglass by Merit Marine Inc. since 1985.
2 units have been built.
The Merit 28 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features
| Model | Merit 28 | ||
| Length | 27.92 ft | ||
| Beam | 9 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.33 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 100%
| Sail area / displ. | 25.79 (100%) | the closest to 25.79 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 52.50 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 125.22 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 13.06 | ||
| Capsize | 2.27 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 4000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2100 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.60 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 405 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 207.90 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 196.80 sq.ft | ||
| I | 37.80 ft | ||
| J | 11 ft | ||
| P | 32.80 ft | ||
| E | 12 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 | Merit Marine Inc. | ||
| Designer | Nelson/Marek | ||
| First built | 1985 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 2 |