The Bristol Channel Cutter 28 is the big sister to the Falmouth Cutter 22. Both boats were designed by Lyle Hess. This beautiful yacht features a long bowsprit, rugged lines and a wide beam. The hull is hand laid and considered to be virtually bulletproof. This boat is truly built for long distance cruising.
For a 28 foot boat it is very roomy and accommodating making it a popular live aboard. A full keel and broad beam make for a stable boat and the boats tremendous sail area make her fast even in light winds. The boats specs are listed below.
* LOA (w/sprit): 37’9″ (11.5 m.)
* LOD: 28’1″ (8.6 m.)
* LWL: 26’3″ (8.0 m.)
* Beam: 10’1″ (3.1 m.)
* Draft: 4’10″ (1.48 m.)
* Ballast: 4,600 lbs. (2,087 kgs.)
* Disp: 14,000 lbs. (6,351 kgs.)
* SA (100%): 556 sq.ft. (51.7 sq.m.)
* Mast above water: 41’6″ (12.7 m.)
* Ballast/Disp: .33
* Disp/Length: 345
* SA/Disp: 15.3
* Fuel tankage: 32 gal. (121 ltr.)
* Water tankage: 73 gal. (276 ltr.)
* Auxiliary: Yanmar 3GM30F 27-hp diesel
* Cabin headroom: 6’6″ (1.98 m.)
* Designer: Lyle C. Hess
* Base price: approx. $150,000 in 2001
Steven Cole (Economics, MBA – University of West Florida) – 40 years of sailing and cruising experience.