This article covers the specifications for the Cape Dory 28 foot Sailing Sloop. This boat was designed by Carl Alberg as were all the Cape Dories. It is a full keel design and comes equipped with a diesel engine. (Volvo) Other standard equipment include such items as bronze opening ports, lightning ground system, bronze seacocks on all thru-hull fittings and solid bronze hardware. These boats also came with a sink, icebox, and a stove. The boat has a main and forward cabin and can comfortably cruise with 4 adults. Between the two cabins is a port head and a starboard hanging locker. The hull speed is going to be around 8 knots.
LOA – 28′ – 1.75″
LWL – 22′ – 2.5″
BEAM – 8′ – 10.5″
DRAFT – 4′
DISPLACEMENT – 9000 LBS
BALLAST – 3500
SAIL AREA – 404 SF
MAST HEIGHT – 40′ 1/2″
YEARS BUILT – 1974 – 1987
NUMBER BUILT – 389
HEADROOM – 6 foot
Steven Cole (Economics, MBA – University of West Florida) – 40 years of sailing and cruising experience.