Sylvana Yachts Andrews 28

Sailboat 28′ Since 2007

Overview

Builder
Sylvana Yachts
Model
Andrews 28
Type
Sailboat
Built
2007–2010
Designer
Alan Andrews
Hull
Lifting Keel
Hull material
FG foam core/infusion
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
28′ (8.53 m)
Waterline length
25′ 10″ (7.86 m)
Beam
9′ 10″ (2.99 m)
Draft
2′ 6″ (0.76 m)
Displacement
3,750 lb (1,701 kg)
Ballast
1,290 lb (585 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
431 sq ft (40.0 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
32′ 5″ (9.88 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ (3.35 m)
P (mainsail luff)
36′ (10.97 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ (3.96 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
28.6

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

Displacement / length
97

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

Ballast ratio
34%

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

Capsize screening
2.52

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG foam core/infusion

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