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COMPASS 28

Masthead Sloop • Long Keel • Built 1970–1981

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Dimensions

LOA
28.18 ft
LWL
22 ft
Beam
8.18 ft
Max Draft
4.25 ft
Displacement
7,165 lbs
Ballast
3,924 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.70 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
13.0
D/L Ratio ⓘ
300
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
54.8%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
301 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Long Keel
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1970
Last Built
1981
Number Built
400

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
28 gal
Fuel
18 gal
Notes: A development of the earlier NORTHERNER 28 (1966). The deck and coach roof was re-designed by John Duncanson.\nThe COMPASS 28 and COMPASS 29 are among the most popular boats of this size in Australia.

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