NEWPORT 28-2
Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1982–1987
Dimensions
- LOA
- 28 ft
- LWL
- 23.5 ft
- Beam
- 9.75 ft
- Max Draft
- 5.18 ft
- Displacement
- 7,000 lbs
- Ballast
- 3,200 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 2.04 (use caution offshore)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 17.3
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 241
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 45.7%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 395 sq ft
- I
- 38 ft
- J
- 12 ft
- P
- 32.5 ft
- E
- 10.25 ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Rig Type
- Masthead Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- —
Production
- First Built
- 1982
- Last Built
- 1987
- Number Built
- 1000
Engine & Accommodations
- Engine Make
- Yanmar
- Engine Type
- Diesel
- Water
- 25 gal
- Fuel
- 20 gal
Notes:
Based on the same hull as the NEWPORT 28-1, this version featured an updated rudder and keel as well as completely redesigned coach roof and interior. The NEWPORT 28 was hugely successful with more than 1000 boats built (including both versions).