Jeanneau Sun Dream 28 Keel and centerboard

Sailboat 29′ 6″ Monohull Since 1987

Overview

Builder
Jeanneau
Model
Sun Dream 28 Keel and centerboard
Type
Sailboat
Category
Monohull
Built
1987–1991
Designer
Tony Castro Yacht Design
Hull material
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Single skin fiberglass pol
Rig
Sloop Marconi masthead

Dimensions

Length overall
29′ 6″ (8.99 m)
Waterline length
24′ 6″ (7.47 m)
Beam
10′ 4″ (3.15 m)
Draft
6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
Draft, board or keel up
3′ 4″ (1.01 m)
Displacement
6,393 lb (2,900 kg)
Ballast
2,800 lb (1,270 kg)

Power and tanks

Engine
1 inboard engine
Power
18 hp
Fuel
7 gal (26 L)

Sails and rig

Sail area
484 sq ft (45.0 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
2
Berths
6
Heads
1

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
22.5

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

Displacement / length
194

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
2.23

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Appendages
Centerboard : pivoting centerboard in the keel
Ballast ratio
44 %
Ballast type
Cast iron exterior ballast with steel centerboard
Boiler capacity
19.8 gal
Cockpit
Closed aft cockpit
Construction
GRP (glass reinforced polyester): Single skin fiberglass polyester
Country
France
Former French navigation category
2
French customs tonnage
7.06 Tx
Genoa area
300 ft²
HN (French rating)
15.0
Helm
Single tiller
Jib area
157 ft²
Mast configuration
Deck stepped mast
Maximum transverse section
10 ft²
Number of levels of spreaders
1
Rigging type
Sloop Marconi masthead
Righting moment @ 1°
454 lb.ft
Rotating spars
No
Rudder
Single transom hung rudder
Solent area
249 ft²
Spars construction
Aluminum spars
Spreaders angle
Swept-back
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only)
N/A €

Data from boat-specs.com. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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