Shannon 28
The Shannon 28 is a 28.0ft cutter designed by Walter Shultz and built in fiberglass by Shannon Yachts between 1978 and 1985.
50 units have been built.
The Shannon 28 is a heavy 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 small. There is a short water supply range.
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Main features
Model | Shannon 28 | ||
Length | 28 ft | ||
Beam | 9.50 ft | ||
Draft | 4.25 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 17.06 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 38.71 % | ||
Displ. / length | 344.82 | ||
Comfort ratio | 29.31 | ||
Capsize | 1.81 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 22.92 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 4.25 ft | ||
Displacement | 9300 lbs | ||
Ballast | 3600 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.42 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Cutter | ||
Sail area (100%) | 470 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 285 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 160 sq.ft | ||
I | 38 ft | ||
J | 15 ft | ||
P | 32 ft | ||
E | 10 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 13 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 65 gals | ||
Headroom | 6.17 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | Shannon Yachts | ||
Designer | Walter Shultz | ||
First built | 1978 | ||
Last built | 1985 | ||
Number built | 50 |