The Newport 28 is a 27.74ft masthead sloop designed by C&C Design and built in fiberglass by Capital Yachts Corp. between 1974 and 1981.
1000 units have been built.
The Newport 28 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
Main features
Model | Newport 28 | ||
Length | 27.74 ft | ||
Beam | 9.50 ft | ||
Draft | 4.50 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 17.33 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 45.71 % | ||
Displ. / length | 200 | ||
Comfort ratio | 20.88 | ||
Capsize | 1.99 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 25 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
Displacement | 7000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 3200 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.70 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 395 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 228 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 167.38 sq.ft | ||
I | 38 ft | ||
J | 12 ft | ||
P | 32.50 ft | ||
E | 10.30 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 | Capital Yachts Corp. | ||
Designer | C&C Design | ||
First built | 1974 | ||
Last built | 1981 | ||
Number built | 1000 |