Aloha Yachts 28

Sailboat 28′ Since 1972

Overview

Builder
Aloha Yachts
Model
28
Type
Sailboat
Built
1972–1988
Designer
Brewer/Walstrom
Hull
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
28′ (8.53 m)
Waterline length
24′ 6″ (7.47 m)
Beam
9′ 5″ (2.87 m)
Displacement
6,750 lb (3,062 kg)
Ballast
3,000 lb (1,361 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
385 sq ft (35.8 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
35′ 6″ (10.82 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ (3.66 m)
P (mainsail luff)
30′ 5″ (9.27 m)
E (mainsail foot)
10′ 6″ (3.20 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.3

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
205

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
44%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.99

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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