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.
Main features
| Model | Shannon 28 | ||
| Length | 28 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.25 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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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 |
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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 |
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