CAPE DORY 28 Detailed Review

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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of CAPE DORY 28. Built by Cape Dory Yachts and designed by Carl Alberg, the boat was first built in 1974. It has a hull type of Full Keel and LOA is 8.58. Its sail area/displacement ratio 14.99. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Volvo, runs on Diesel.

CAPE DORY 28 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about CAPE DORY 28 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat Specifications

LOA:8.58 m / 28.15 ft

Rigging Type:Masthead Sloop

Hull Type:Full Keel

S.A. (reported):37.53 m² / 403.97 ft²

Draft (max):1.22 m / 4.00 ft

Displacement:4082 kg / 8999.26 lbs

Ballast:1588 kg / 3500.94 lbs

S.A./Disp.:14.99

Bal./Disp.:38.89

Disp./Len.:366.73

Construction:FG solid lamine hull/ cored deck.

Ballast Type:Lead

Last Built:1988

Designers:Carl Alberg

LWL:6.77 m / 22.21 ft

Sail Boat Calculation

Definitions

Comfort Ratio:31.66

Capsize Screening Formula:1.71

Rig And Sail Specs

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I:10.97 m / 35.99 ft

S.A. Fore:9.6 m / 31.50 ft

E:3.81 m / 12.50 ft

S.A. Fore:19.23 m² / 206.99 ft²

S.A. Main:18.29 m² / 196.87 ft²

S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles)37.52 m² / 403.86 ft²

Auxillary Power Tank

Make:Volvo

Type:Diesel

Fuel:49 L / 12.94 gals

Accomodations

Water:227 L / 59.97 gals

Contributions

Builders:Cape Dory Yachts

Designers:Carl Alberg

FAQ

Who designed the CAPE DORY 28?

CAPE DORY 28 was designed by Carl Alberg.

Who builds CAPE DORY 28?

CAPE DORY 28 is built by Cape Dory Yachts.

When was CAPE DORY 28 first built?

CAPE DORY 28 was first built in 1974.

How long is CAPE DORY 28?

CAPE DORY 28 is 6.77 m in length.

What is mast height on CAPE DORY 28?

CAPE DORY 28 has a mast height of 9.6 m.