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CONTESSA 28

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1977

photo drawing

Dimensions

LOA
27.67 ft
LWL
22 ft
Beam
9.42 ft
Max Draft
4.83 ft
Displacement
6,970 lbs
Ballast
2,800 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.97 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.8
D/L Ratio ⓘ
292
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
40.2%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
338 sq ft
I
35 ft
J
11.17 ft
P
30 ft
E
9.5 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1977
Last Built
Number Built

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Lister Petter
Engine Model
ACW2
Power
12 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
16 gal
Fuel
10 gal
Notes: Thanks to CONTESSA 28 owners John Hansen, Roma Pueyo, as well as Jeremy Rogers Ltd. for providing brochure drawing, photos, and corrected information on this yacht.

Designer

Builder