Spirit 28 finch
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.
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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 |