Bristol Channel Cutter 28 Specifications Draft Mast Height Beam Headroom

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


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Steven Cole (Economics, MBA - University of West Florida) - 40 years of sailing and cruising experience.