Morgan 28
The Morgan 28 is a 27.83ft masthead sloop designed by Charles Morgan and built in fiberglass by Morgan Yachts between 1969 and 1971.
157 units have been built.
The Morgan 28 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is 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. There is a short water supply range.
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Main features
Model | Morgan 28 | ||
Length | 27.83 ft | ||
Beam | 9 ft | ||
Draft | 3 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 16.65 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 39.47 % | ||
Displ. / length | 253.26 | ||
Comfort ratio | 25.19 | ||
Capsize | 1.83 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull keel and centerboard with spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 23.75 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 6.67 ft | ||
Displacement | 7600 lbs | ||
Ballast | 3000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.53 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 401 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 40.50 ft | ||
Sail area fore | 201.69 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 199.55 sq.ft | ||
I | 36.67 ft | ||
J | 11 ft | ||
P | 31.50 ft | ||
E | 12.67 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 20 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 14 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 40 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Morgan Yachts | ||
Designer | Charles Morgan | ||
First built | 1969 | ||
Last built | 1971 | ||
Number built | 157 |