Cape Dory 28 Sailboat Sloop Specs Specifications Draft Beam Headroom

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

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