Caliber Yachts 28

Sailboat 27′ 6″ Since 1981

Overview

Builder
Caliber Yachts
Model
28
Type
Sailboat
Built
1981 on
Designer
Michael McCreary
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
27′ 6″ (8.38 m)
Waterline length
24′ 4″ (7.41 m)
Beam
10′ 10″ (3.29 m)
Displacement
7,200 lb (3,266 kg)
Ballast
3,100 lb (1,406 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
430 sq ft (39.9 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
39′ 4″ (11.98 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ 10″ (3.29 m)
P (mainsail luff)
35′ (10.67 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 6″ (3.51 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.4

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

Displacement / length
224

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

Ballast ratio
43%

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

Capsize screening
2.24

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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