The Tartan 28 is a 28.25ft masthead sloop designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in fiberglass by Tartan Marine between 1984 and 1990.
136 units have been built.
The Tartan 28 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.
Main features
| Model | Tartan 28 | ||
| Length | 28.25 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.88 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.17 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.95 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 264.63 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 22.01 | ||
| Capsize | 2.03 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 23.25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.92 ft | ||
| Displacement | 7450 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3200 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.46 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 408 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 218.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 189.32 sq.ft | ||
| I | 38 ft | ||
| J | 11.50 ft | ||
| P | 33.42 ft | ||
| E | 11.33 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 18 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 | Tartan Marine | ||
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | ||
| First built | 1984 | ||
| Last built | 1990 | ||
| Number built | 136 |