The Spirit 28 finch is a 28.0ft masthead sloop designed by Robert Finch/Earl Blackwell and built in fiberglass by Glastron (USA) between 1979 and 1981.
80 units have been built.
The Spirit 28 finch 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 very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Spirit 28 finch | ||
| Length | 28 ft | ||
| Beam | 10 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.83 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.16 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.03 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 253.17 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 20.27 | ||
| Capsize | 2.10 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.83 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6900 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2900 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.43 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 365 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 218.86 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 145.78 sq.ft | ||
| I | 37 ft | ||
| J | 11.83 ft | ||
| P | 31.25 ft | ||
| E | 9.33 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 15 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 19 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Glastron (USA) | ||
| Designer | Robert Finch/Earl Blackwell | ||
| First built | 1979 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 80 |