The Newport 28 2 is a 28.0ft masthead sloop designed by C&C Design Group and built in fiberglass by Capital Yachts Corp. between 1982 and 1987.
1000 units have been built.
The Newport 28 2 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very 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 | Newport 28 2 | ||
| Length | 28 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.75 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.18 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.33 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 45.71 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 240.79 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 20.96 | ||
| Capsize | 2.04 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.18 ft | ||
| Displacement | 7000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3200 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.50 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 395 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 228 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 166.56 sq.ft | ||
| I | 38 ft | ||
| J | 12 ft | ||
| P | 32.50 ft | ||
| E | 10.25 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 25 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 Group | ||
| First built | 1982 | ||
| Last built | 1987 | ||
| Number built | 1000 |