⛵ Sailboat DB

NEWPORT 28

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1974–1981

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Dimensions

LOA
27.74 ft
LWL
25 ft
Beam
9.5 ft
Max Draft
4.5 ft
Displacement
7,000 lbs
Ballast
3,200 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.99 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
17.3
D/L Ratio ⓘ
200
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
45.7%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
395 sq ft
I
38 ft
J
12 ft
P
32.5 ft
E
10.3 ft

Construction

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

Production

First Built
1974
Last Built
1981
Number Built
1000

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Universal
Engine Model
Atomic 4
Engine Type
Gas
Notes: A Universal Diesel was available as an option. Including the later NEWPORT 28-2, more than 1000 NEWPORT 28's were built.

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