Cape Dory Yachts Dory 28

Sailboat 28′ 1″ Since 1974

Overview

Builder
Cape Dory Yachts
Model
Dory 28
Type
Sailboat
Built
1974–1988
Designer
Carl Alberg
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
FG solid lamine hull/ cored deck.
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
28′ 1″ (8.56 m)
Waterline length
22′ 6″ (6.86 m)
Beam
8′ 11″ (2.71 m)
Displacement
9,300 lb (4,218 kg)
Ballast
3,650 lb (1,656 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
415 sq ft (38.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
35′ 3″ (10.74 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ 6″ (3.51 m)
P (mainsail luff)
31′ 6″ (9.60 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ 6″ (3.81 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.0

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

Displacement / length
364

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

Ballast ratio
39%

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

Capsize screening
1.69

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG solid lamine hull/ cored deck.

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

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