Soverel 28
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The Soverel 28 is a 28.5ft masthead sloop designed by Daniel McCarthy/Waltman Walters and built in fiberglass by Soverel Marine (USA) between 1961 and 1970.
90 units have been built.
The Soverel 28 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features
| Model | Soverel 28 | ||
| Length | 28.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 2.67 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 90%
| Sail area / displ. | 17.81 (85%) | the closest to 18.08 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 18 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 240.79 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.69 (95%) | the closest to 25.57 | |
| Capsize | 1.74 |
Hull 40%
| Hull type | Monohull keel with centerboard | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.50 ft (40%) | the closest to 25 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 4.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 7000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1260 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.50 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 406 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 183.75 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 222.02 sq.ft | ||
| I | 35 ft | ||
| J | 10.50 ft | ||
| P | 31.16 ft | ||
| E | 14.25 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 | Soverel Marine (USA) | ||
| Designer | Daniel McCarthy/Waltman Walters | ||
| First built | 1961 | ||
| Last built | 1970 | ||
| Number built | 90 |