⛵ Sailboat DB

CAPE DORY 28

Masthead Sloop • Full Keel • Built 1974–1988

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Dimensions

LOA
28.1 ft
LWL
22.21 ft
Beam
8.87 ft
Max Draft
4 ft
Displacement
9,000 lbs
Ballast
3,500 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.71 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
14.9
D/L Ratio ⓘ
367
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
38.9%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
404 sq ft
I
36 ft
J
11.5 ft
P
31.5 ft
E
12.5 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Full Keel
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG solid lamine hull/ cored deck.
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1974
Last Built
1988
Number Built
388

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo
Engine Model
MD7A
Power
13 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
60 gal
Fuel
13 gal
Mast Height
40.5 ft
Notes: Some were fitted with Farymann or Universal diesels.

Designer

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