Bristol 28
4 / 91 - score 72%
The Bristol 28 is a 28.0ft masthead sloop designed by Halsey Herreshoff and built in fiberglass by Bristol Yachts between 1972 and 1974.
8 units have been built.
The Bristol 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 day-boat.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 64%
| Model | Bristol 28 | ||
| Length | 28 ft (91%) | the closest to 28.25 ft | |
| Beam | 10 ft (37%) | the closest to 10.67 ft | |
| Draft | 5.33 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 82%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.91 (80%) | the closest to 17.26 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 45.45 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 213.14 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 18.85 (84%) | the closest to 19.16 | |
| Capsize | 2.14 |
Hull 71%
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 24 ft (71%) | the closest to 23.33 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 5.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 6600 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.56 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 371 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 215.63 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 155 sq.ft | ||
| I | 37.50 ft | ||
| J | 11.50 ft | ||
| P | 31 ft | ||
| E | 10 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 | Bristol Yachts | ||
| Designer | Halsey Herreshoff | ||
| First built | 1972 | ||
| Last built | 1974 | ||
| Number built | 8 |