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WESTSAIL 28
Built by Westsail Corp. (USA)
• Designed by Herb David
General Information
Hull Type:
Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rigging Type:
Cutter
Construction:
FG solid hull/ply sandwich deck
First Built:
1975
Last Built:
1979
Number Built:
78
Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA):
8.61 m
Length Waterline (LWL):
7.16 m
Beam:
2.92 m
Draft (Max):
1.32 m
Weight & Ballast
Displacement:
6,123 kg
Ballast:
1,905 kg
Sail Plan
Foresail Area:
27.64 m²
Mainsail Area:
16.53 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated):
44.17 m²
Sail Area (reported):
44.13 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height):
10.67 m
J (Fore Triangle Base):
5.18 m
P (Mainsail Hoist):
9.60 m
E (Boom Length):
3.44 m
Engine & Systems
Engine Make:
Volvo
Engine Type:
Diesel
Engine Model:
MD11HD
Engine Power:
13 HP
Fuel Capacity:
136 L
Water Capacity:
299 L
Performance Ratios
Hull Speed:
6.50 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated):
13.20
SA/Displacement (Reported):
13.45
Ballast/Disp Ratio:
31.11%
Displacement/Length:
464.39
Comfort Ratio:
41.26
Capsize Screening:
1.61
S-Number:
0.71
Notes
Ballast added and sail area increased after first few boats.