SAMURAI 28
Masthead Ketch • Long Keel • Built 1958
Dimensions
- LOA
- 28 ft
- LWL
- 22 ft
- Beam
- 9.67 ft
- Max Draft
- 3.92 ft
- Displacement
- 9,500 lbs
- Ballast
- — lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 1.83 (offshore safe)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 14.0
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 398
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- —
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 393 sq ft
- I
- 35.3 ft
- J
- 13.5 ft
- P
- 32 ft
- E
- 13.5 ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Long Keel
- Rig Type
- Masthead Ketch
- Hull Material
- Wood
- Ballast Type
- —
Production
- First Built
- 1958
- Last Built
- —
- Number Built
- 120
Notes: One of many variants from the original HERRESHOFF 28. The SAMUARI 28 was built of wood by International Marine of Japan during the late 1950's. It is thought that at least 120 were exported.\nRig options include a Gaff sloop, Cutter and Ketch.
Designer
- Walter McInnis (1893–1985)
Class Association
Related Boats
| Name | LOA (ft) | Year | Rig |
|---|---|---|---|
| H-28 (HERRESHOFF) | 26.94 | 1942 | Masthead Ketch |
Source: h28.org.nz