Sunbeam 281
20 / 98 - score 62%
The Sunbeam 281 is a 27.89ft fractional sloop designed by J&J Design and built in fiberglass by Sunbeam Yachts - Schöchl Yachtbau since 2012.
The Sunbeam 281 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features
| Model | Sunbeam 281 | ||
| Length | 27.89 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.17 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.41 ft | ||
| Country | Austria (Europe) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 69%
| Sail area / displ. | 22.24 (67%) | the closest to 21.53 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 32.60 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 131.06 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 18.04 (71%) | the closest to 17.54 | |
| Capsize | 1.90 |
Hull 47%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 25.85 ft (47%) | the closest to 27.25 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.41 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5071 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1653 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.81 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 409.03 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 13.40 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 11 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 5 gals | ||
| Headroom | 5.42 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Sunbeam Yachts - Schöchl Yachtbau | ||
| Designer | J&J Design | ||
| First built | 2012 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 0 | ?? |
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