j28 sailboat specs

The J28 is a 28.5ft fractional sloop designed by Rod Johnstone and built in fiberglass by J Boats between 1986 and 1988.

71 units have been built..

The J28 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.

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J/28 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of J/28. Built by J Boats and designed by Rod Johnstone, the boat was first built in 1986. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 8.69. Its sail area/displacement ratio 16.67. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Yanmar, runs on Diesel.

J/28 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about J/28 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the j/28.

J/28 was designed by Rod Johnstone.

Who builds J/28?

J/28 is built by J Boats.

When was J/28 first built?

J/28 was first built in 1986.

How long is J/28?

J/28 is 7.32 m in length.

What is mast height on J/28?

J/28 has a mast height of 10.97 m.

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Manuals & Resources

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J28 Brochure - Original sales brochure for the boat

Manuals & Specs

J28 Manual - Scanned copy of Owners Manual

J28 Boom Specs - Drawing of internals and detailed specifications for original Hall boom

J 28 Rigging Spec Sheet - List of rigging specifications with lengths/diameters of rope/wire and mast/boom details

Origo Stove Manual - Installation and Maintenance manual for the Origo 6000 Series Stove

Reefing Guide - Schematic for Reefing Mainsail

Yanmar Manual - Operation manual for Yanmar Diesel Engines (including 2GM)

Yanmar Parts Catalog - Parts catalog for the Yanmar 2GM20(F) diesel engines.

Yanmar Parts Catalog (YEU) - Parts catalog for the Yanmar 2GM20(F) diesel engines assembled in Europe.

J/Boats.com - J/28 Features and Specifications

SailboatsData.com - Technical Specifications.

Toad Marine Supply - Good source for Yanmar parts.

Review of J/28

Basic specs..

The boat is typically equipped with an inboard Yanmar 2GM diesel engine at 18.0 hp (13 kW).

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.6 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for J/28 is about 149 kg/cm, alternatively 837 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 149 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 837 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

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Maintenance

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1987 J 28 Sloop

St Augustine, Florida

Model 28 Sloop

Category Racer Boats

Posted Over 1 Month

1987 J 28 Sloop The J28 Cruiser is a stable, fast pocket cruiser that’s easy-to-handle, extremely responsive  & comfortable for four. EQUIPTMENT SUMMARY: Profurl roller furling jib system, Spinnaker w/Pole, Quatum mainsail (with recently made cover)/Extra Main, Harken purchase/mechanical boom vang, Custom bimini and Dodger do not interfere with operation of adjustable backstay, Barient winches, (two for sheet lines, two for halyards on cabin top, all halyards run to cockpit), Raymarine autopilot, radar/plotter, and digital wind vain w/anemometer, Standing rigging and running appears in excellent condition. AC/Heat in cabin recent install. Extensive renovations and upgrades done in 2015, New Composting head and all Teak refinished.

1988 J Boats j-28

Mamaroneck, New York

Make J Boats

1988 J Boats j-28 The J-28 is a well built, performance sailboat that is fast, easy to handle and looks good both on the race course or cruising on a quiet bay for the weekend. Her comfortable layout  includes berths for 4 (with private stateroom forward), and an enclosed head with shower. Six opening ports provide ventilation and light throughout the cabin and three opening hatches give cross ventilation.  The boat has been very well kept by a knowlegable yachtsman and can be seen by appointment.

1987 J Boats J/28

West Islip, New York

Category Cruiser Boats

1987 J Boats J/28 This extremely well built, high performance sailboat is fast, stable and easy to handle.  Comfortable accommodations sleep 5 with private stateroom forward, convertible dinette and head with shower.

1987 J Boats J28

Gilbertsville, Kentucky

This is a "Alwasy In Fresh Water" J28. Third owner. This boat has never been in salt water. Draft is 5 ft., beam 10 ft., DSPL is 7,900 pounds. It has a Yanmar Diesel engine, Tick Tack mast mounted knot and depth instruments, and VHF radio. Boat has manual marine head, roller furling, stove and oven. Bottom painted in 2011 with Pettit Vivid Black. Top sides were painted with Awl Grip in 2004 with Jade Mist Green paint. Has 155% genoa, 130% genoa, main, and spinnaker. New jib halyard in April 2012.

1987 J Boats J-28

Marathon, Florida

Private Seller (305) 731-4509 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1987 J Boats J-28, For Sale J-28 1987 $ 30kLength 28 Draft 5J-28 is a fast pocket cruiser with a recently serviced 18 hp Yanmar diesel with less than 700 hrs. Hull is dark blue, repainted 3 years ago, bottom painted in Fall of 2012.Within past two years she has had a near total re-do of the cabin sole and fully replaced running rigging.New boom top mainsail cover storage with lazy jacks provides easy mainsail workRoller furled forestay ( Harken)New Dodger as of (2012)Sails include 6 year old main, working jib, 137 % Genoa, light wind Yankee, spinnaker, storm jib, and some older originalsAlcohol stoveFull headGPS (Garmin 178C) and VHF, in working orderNew 3-bladed propeller for more efficient backing up Original wind speed meter and speedometer non-functional. Extras includedAuto pilot installed 8 years agoSolar panel for battery maintenanceSeparate round magma grillPrimary plow w/ 20 chain and 200 rodeExtra Danforth anchor with rode and chainBumpersElectric land lines9 West Marine inflatable (no motor)For a more detailed description and photos of a J-28 go to web site: http://www.jboats.com/j28-performance/Serious sailors preferred, she is not ready to retire. $30000, 3057314509 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

2017 J C SportToon 28 TT

Higden, Arkansas

Model SportToon 28 TT

Category Pontoon Boats

2017 J C SportToon 28 TT, 2017 JC SportToon 28' Tri-ToonFEATURES:- 300HP Evinrude G2 Outboard- Rear Facing Loungers w/Power - Lounger w/trash Container- Lounger w/ Storage- High Back Reclining Captains Chair w/bolster- Premium Accent Panel Color- Fold-Down Arm Rests- Free Standing Cooler Table - In-Tube Storage- Ski Mirror- Duo Tone Air Horn- JL 8.8 Speaker Upgrade w/amber Lights- JL Media Master Stereo- Misting System- Dual Zone- Misting System - Bimini Extension- 2 High Back Recliners in front of each bow lounge- Wakeboard Tower w/Bimini- 6.5' Heavy Duty 1 1/4' Bimini Extension- Wood Grain Dash PanelFor more information on this boat contact Bob @ 501-658-1601

2017 J C SportToon 28

Model SportToon 28

2017 J C SportToon 28, 2017 JC SportToon 28'FEATURES:- 300HP Evinrude G2- Black Rails- Rear Facing Loungers with Power- Lounger with Trash Container- Lounger with Storage- High Back Reclining Captains Chair w/Bolster- Premium Accent Panel Color- Fold Down Arm Rests- Leg Lift for High Back Recliner (Companions Chair)- Raised Helm Platform w/JC Grass Mat- RGB Interior / Exterior Lighting Package- Oval Table- Adjustable Height Table Leg- Free Standing Cooler Table- In-Tube Storage- Ski Mirror- Duo Tone Air Horn- Sport Arch- Dual Swim Platform w/Stbd Ladder- Add Port Ladder for Swim Platform- JL 8.8 Speaker Upgrade w/Amber Lights- JL 8.8 Speakers Stern w/2-way Inline JL amp- JL 8.8 Tower Speakers w/Amber Lights- JL Media Master Stereo- Misting System-Dual Zone- Sport Arch front 8' Bimini Extension- 2 High Back Recliners Std. in Front of Each Bow Lounge- Snap Mooring CoverFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT BOB @ 501-658-1601

1989 J Boats J34C

Cleveland, Ohio

1989 J Boats J34C,This beautiful, wheel-steering girl has had just two owners; sleeps 6 in her lovely teak salon, V-berth & aft berth; with autopilot, 2-burner gimbeled stove. She has a 28HP Volvo diesel engine, with newer main, #1 & #2. Winged keel. Beam=10'8"; Draft=4'9". Alum fuel tank holds 26 gal; plastic water tank holds 45 gal. She comes with her own cradle. $55000

1984 J41 Race Sail Boat

Wareham, Massachusetts

J-41 for sale. Build in 1984. New main in 2014. Yanmar 3HM 28 Hp Engine rebuilt in 2014. New Furuno Instruments in 2014. This beauty is a racing machine that handles Buzzards Bay like a dream. Her large deck space makes for a great boat to go out day sailing on with friends and she can sleep up to 10. Large selection of sails. Even has a blooper! She rates 69 in PHRF racing and 81 in cruising. She is a dream to sail, but putting her on the market due to baby on the way. See Craiglist SouthCoast, MA for more information.

2001 J46 sailboat sail boat J-46 sailing cruiser racing fresh water. UPGRADES!

Charlevoix, Michigan

Length 46.0

Beautiful, generously equipped and meticulously cared for freshwater J46 owned by senior couple. Used only for day sailing and minimal light cruising in northern Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Lake Charlevoix for only 12 four month seasons (was not launched in 2012 and 2013). Always kept in inside heated storage when not in the water for the four month summer season. It is in pristine condition. J/46 may be the only investment grade sailing yacht of its size not requiring professional crew to sail at designed performance levels…..or to maintain. Two people can easily manage her upwind and down to achieve the same 8 knot passage-making speeds under sail that is possible when motoring with 76hp diesel auxiliary. The joy of sailing the perfect boat is, after all, a goal we believe every owner ultimately seeks. To insure that good sailing days are spent sailing rather than scrubbing and varnishing, J/46 is designed to be virtually maintenance-free. Her exquisite joinerwork is protected from the sun……below decks where it’s beauty can be preserved More photos available in this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QEllizB6x4FKTe3kGwlbjYaLgJMrQEg8x6PdVtIa14Y/pub Factory Options: Refrigeration Package: -Seafrost Mechanical Refrigeration.-Additional Plates & controls for Freezer.-Supplementary 110VAC Shore power Assist. Supplementary Power Package: -Additional 210 amp Lifeline AGM Battery for total of 630 amps for house banks (location is in lieu of nav station bottom drawer).-Heart Freedom 25 Inverter/Charger (in lieu of std ProMariner 30-3 charger).-Heart Echo Charger (to service engine start battery through AC system).-Heart Link 2000 Battery Monitor (for (2) house battery banks).-Heart Link 10 Battery Monitor (for engine battery). Supplementary Plumbing Package: -Vacuflush Forward Head.-Dockside Water Inlet.-Seagull Water Purifier in Galley. Cruising Accessory Package: -Cockpit table.-Companionway Screens Additional Single Options: -ESPAR Diesel cabin heater.-Lewmar 64 CEST Power Primary Winches.-Bolstered Ultra Suede Cushions.-Radar Mast thru deck.-Microwave in galley.-Harken adjustable Genoa car leads.-Rubrail over cove stripe-28” High Pulpits & Stanchions in lieu of std height.-Sea water wash down pump w/faucet in anchor locker.-Hall Spars Windex.-Hall Spars “NO STRIKE’ lightning dissipater.-Hall Spars GAM antenna & cable.-Hall Spars painted carbon fiber whisker pole.-Hall Spar Whisker Pole Track and Car.-Hall Spars 3rd folding mast step.-Hall spars Dutchman mast sheave.-Hall spars Dutchman Halyard.-Flag Halyard & Hardware.- S. S. Turnbuckle Covers (6).-Cockpit Full Glass and Screen Enclosure.-Dodger to Bimini Insert.-Helm Pedestal Cover.-S. S. Grab Rail along aft edge of Dodger.-S. S. Grab Rails port & starboard on Dodger sides.-S. S. Dodger & Bimini supports in lieu of straps.-S. S. Bimini handrails port & starboard.-Power engine oil pump-out system.-Max Prop 3 Blade Feathering Propeller.-Dripless shaft seal.-Memory foam mattress in forward cabin in lieu of std.-Second custom V birth insert for additional standing room.-19” HD flat panel TV and small DVR.-2nd bottom refrigerator door.-Alpine stereo AM/FM w/6 disc CD player & Bose Marine cockpit speakers.-Weems & Plath Brass Ships Clock.-Weems & Plath Brass Barometer.-Variable Speed Cabin fans fore and aft cabins and main salon.-Prime bottom plus VC-TAR plus 2 coats VC-17 anti-fouling paint.-Awlgrip Hull Flag Blue w/Red Boot Stripes.-Patriot American Flag Graphics. Sail Package (Quantum): -Kevlar/Mylar/Dacron Tri Radial Cut full Batten Main & 135% Genoa.-MC6000 105% Cruising Jib.-Antal Mast Cars.-Dutchman Flaking System.-Asymetrical Spinnaker w/deployment bag.-Antal spinnaker Snuffer.-Harken Mark II Roller Furling System. B & G Hydra 2000 Navigator Pack: -Navigator Pack, Hydra 2000, Type 2.-Standard Full Function Display Pack, Hydra 2000.-20/20 Display Pack, Hydra, Green Backlight.-20/20 Display Pack, Hydra, Red Backlight.-Depth Sensor with Bronze Flush Mount Hull Housing.-Speed Sensor with Bronze flush Mount Hull Housing.-Analog display Pack, Apparent Wind Angle, 360 degrees w/cable.-Linear Rudder Position Sensor Pack, w/installation kit for Type 2 Ram.-Pilot Ram Drive Pack, Type 2 w/cables (12Vdc, adjustable rose joint).-Cable, 213 Mast w/bkt, 80ft.-Pin, Quick Release, Pilot.-Edson J46 Tiller Arm. Raytheon Radar/Chart Plotter and Accessories: -Upper Station – 7”Color LCD Pathfinder Radar w/Raychart and 24” 4kw Raydome.-WAAS GPS Antenna.-Cmap NT Northern Michigan.-Cmap NT Lake Huron and North Channel.-Radar Cable Connector (Radar Mast Base).-Edson 3-1/2” Deluxe Mast 144”.-Edson Adapter.-Edson Radar Platform, Deluxe.-Edson Long Antenna Bracket-Starboard and Port.-Edson 28” Antenna Hoop.-Edson 13” Antenna Extension (GPS antenna mount).-Shakespear TV Antenna 2030-G. Communications Options: -ICOM M502 VHF w/ Optional Cockpit HM-127 Remote-12 Volt Pedestal Outlet-Telephone and TV cable cockpit to nav station Safety Equipment: 2 Sospenders inflatable PFD w/harness, lanyard & rearm kit1 Crewfit inflatable PFD w/harness lanyard & rearm kit2 Regular PFD w/harness & lanyard4 Regular PFD6 Throwable floatation cushions2 Jack Lines 45 ft port & starboardI Radar reflector1 Bosun chair1 Throwable Life Sling1 deployable auto inflatable Life Saver Buoy4 Fire extinguishers – various types1 Submersible Hand Held HX460S VHF Marine Transceiver w/ barometer sensor1 Throwable Rescue Line Bag1 Avon 48lb Inflatable dinghy w/ Poly pro towing line, bridle & elect pump – fits in aft cockpit locker1 Honda 2hp 4 cycle dinghy motor & aft pulpit motor mount1 Winslow 6 person Super-Light Offshore Life Raft w/ SEP packed Survival Supplies Inflatable insulated double floor Heavy duty TriPod Arch tubes w/canopySpare parts: water pump impeller, 2 Racor fuel filtersVarious sizes of tapered wood emergency thru hull plugs 1 Handheld compass1 backup Yeoman digitized chart plotter with hand-held Magellan GPSVarious rescue flares as required by Coast GuardLakes Michigan, Huron and North Channel Charts Ground Tackle: 1 44lb Spade anchor w/swivel shackle, 25ft high test 3/8” chain and 250ft 5/8” rode1 Fortress Fx-37 Alum. Anchor w/ 15ft 5/16” chain & 200ft 5/8” rode in deployable anchor bag 250ft 5/8” Line for on-shore anchoring Dock Lines & Bumpers: 3 Taylormade bumpers w/blue covers6 Yale Red Colorline braided 5/8”x40ft dock lines w/Perma Buoy chafe guards Shore Power: 1 50ft 50 amp power cable1 60ft 30 amp power cable1 Adapter 50 amp to 30 amp Maintenance equipment: 1 Universal Pole w/boat hook, 2 brush heads & curve end1 50ft water hose Note: All 4 house batteries and the engine starting battery replaced May 2015 with Lifeline AGM (house) and Optimus (engine) batteries. J/46 Specifications Hull & Deck SCRIMpTM infusion molded sandwich construction using triaxial, biaxial and unidirectional glass reinforcements with Lloyd's and ABS approved end-grained balsa core. (SCRIMpTM is the patented resin infusion molding process of TPI Technologies, Inc.)TPI transferable ten yearwarranty against hull blisters. Interplastic vinylester resin on the outer hull layer.Lead & antimony fixed 9,350 lb., 6.2' draft, and fin/bulb keel bolted to a deep molded stub.White (other light colors are optional) Gel Coat hull with double tapered bootstripe and molded indented cove stripe. White gelcoat deck with choice of five non-skid colors in tones of white, gray and beige.HUIl-to-deck joint bond,ed with 3M 5200 and Plexus MASSO on the transom, side decks are covered with a thru-bolted clear anodized aluminum toe-rail.Two lazarette lockers on fantail, port cockpit seat locker and port utility locker for helmsperson outboard of wheel. Propane locker outboard of wheel to starboard drained and vented overboard with two 10lb aluminum bottles. Molded instrument pods on port and starboard coamings and on wheel pedestal.Molded companionway seahood with integral instrument pod.(3) Oorade boxes molded integrally into deck for ventilating owner cabin, main cabin and forward head area.Molded swim platform with off-center gate and fold-up ladder.Gasketed bow anchor locker and spinnaker storage area with overboard drain.316 stainless handrails on cabin trunk (4) total.GRP molded main structural bulkhead, glassed fore & aft on hull and deck as support for shroud chainplates with single door opening to v-berth cabin.Heavy duty molded structural keel support grid including engine bed, mast step, and longitudinal stiffeners. Fabricated aluminum mast step and engine bed tapping plates molded into structural keel grid.Positive traction nonskid on horizontal deck surfaces. Propulsion & Steering Yanmar 4JH-TE turbq-charged 76 hp, 4 cylinder, diesel engine with fresh water-cooling, dual R~cor fuel filters and 150 amp alternator.Yanmar C-type recessed engine instrument panel in cockpit with Acrylic cover including gauges for tachometer, fuel level, operating hour meter, fresh water temperature, amperage, oil pressure and oil temperature. Morse-type control gear shift and throttle mounted on pedestal.Parallel fuel system with 60 gallons in primary tank below the aft starboard berth, and 30 gallons in secondary tank behind aft bulkhead to starboard. Secondary tank gravity feeds into primary for 90 gallon total capacity.Two blade 20" Max Prop with 1..25" Aquamet shaft.AquaOrive self-aligning thrust bearing to minimize shaft vibration.Ultra Sound Acoustics VO-1 00 insulation in engine compartment.Balanced spade rudder constructed with unidirectional glass and large diameter shaft mounted in Harken composite rudder bearing to exceed ABS requirements.Aluminum emergency tiller.Edson 60" diamond series aluminum wheel with leather grip.Custom molded pedestal with guard and integral binnacle, 5" Ritchie compass, 9" x 12" instrurnent mounting area & Edson thru-shaft wheel brake.(2) Teak helm-station foot braces. Interior Satin varnished cherry bulkheads and furniture panels with cold molded cherry trim, drawer and cabinet faces. Main bulkhead with single opening and recessed cherry paneled door with Mobella lock-sets. Forward and aft heads trimmed in teak.Cherry trimmed vinyl headliner throughout forward, main and aft cabins. Polyurethane teak & holly veneer floor panels with underside and end-grain sealed with epoxy.Choice of interior cushion fabric colors. (ultra-suede or ultra-leather options available)5" layered & bolstered main settee split wrap-around cushions with two-tier split backrests. 4" foam cushions in fwd and aft cabins. Large twin berth forward cabin featuring 4 drawers, 4 lockers, hinge-up bunk tops to maximize storage; hinged V-berth filler; changing seat, hanging locker w/louvered door, and bureau/vanity with 2 drawers. locker. and cabinet above with cherry louvered doors & shelf.Forward head includes vanity with mirrored acrylic slider storage, teak towel rack, mirror storage cabinet below molded sink, enclosed by cherry paneled door (on outer face) and white laminate finish on head side.Stall shower with teak slat bench seat, cabinet locker with mid-height shelf outboard, shower fixture mounted on bulkhead with adjustable shower faucet. Local self-priming pump services shower sump and drains overboard.Pilot berth in main cabin to port with small mid-height convenience shelf at aft end.Two storage cabinets with 'Iouvered doors to ~ccommodate main cabin entertainment center above starboard settee. (2) Book storage shelves between cabinets with removable cherry retainer battens.One large drawer and one locker outboard of starboard settee backrest cushions.Settee backrests of cherry veneer and cherry trim.Varnished cherry wood hull slats in main, aft and V-berth cabins.Cherry main cabin drop-leaf table with removable fiddles, two drawers and internal bottle storage.Large 30 x36 sit-down. forward-facing navigation station with hinged tabletop. Features include; outboard shelf, access to chart storage and sliding organizer tray below table top, cushioned seat of layered bolstered foam. instrument cabinet with (2) large wood panel faces hinged at the bottom for quick access, file storage drawer below nav seat to fit hanging files, binocular & misc. storage cabinet outboard of seat, and series of three utility drawers on inboard tabie support face.Starboard aft cabin with recessed cherry paneled door, hanging locker with louvered door and bureau/vanity with 2 large drawers. hinged footlocker, and cabinet with cherry louvered door & shelf. Additional drawer above engine.Aft head/shower combination accessed via cherry paneled door. wet hanging area outboard. cabinet below molded sink, mirror, (2) teak grab rails and direct access door to lazarette locker area equipped with fore and aft divider. Teak companionway steps cold molded with angled ends & Treadmaster non-skid for safe entrance and exit. Cherry overhead grab rails in main cabin.All drawers and cabinets with polished positive-latch push buttons. Galley "Wheat Matrix" Fountainhead color for counter tops with cold-molded varnished & tapered cherry fiddles.Scandvik polished 8" deep SS double sink recessed below Fountainhead on forward island with deluxe hot/cold pressure-water gooseneck faucet and manual fresh water faucet with whale foot pump. Storage areas in louvered doors below sink for cleaning supplies and garbage pail with flip lid access.6.5 cu.!!. Deluxe icebox located on center island. Features include molded GRP box insulated with Glacier Bay Ultra R vacuum insulation panels and foam top. Organizing shelves & interior light included.3.5 cu.!!. ice box, convertible to optional freezer, located outboard of sink. Featuring molded GRP box with 3-1/2" foam insulation and mounting space for refrigeration cold plates.Three-burner Force 10 propane stove/broiler/oven with thermostat control, patented slide-away oven door recess and S.S. stove bar. Additional storage foot locker below oven.Plate, bowl, cup, and glass storage compartment on bulkhead att of stove.Top access dry good storage compartment below counter top directly outboard of sink.(3) Large cabinets mounted outboard and covered by three louvered cherry doors. Aft two cabinets installed with mid-height shelves. (Optional Microwave replaces middle cabinet door and area).Dual slider cabinet, bin storag8. and AC outlet mounted below cabinets. Flatware drawer, utensil drawer and utility cabinet with mid-height shelf and louvered door under outboard counter. Sink-top cutting-board.Stainless grab post on forward inboard galley corner. Plumbing Hot & cold pressure water system with 12-gallon hot water tank and accumulator tank. Service to (2) heads, forwa~d shower, galley, & swim platform shower.Self-priming direct sump pumps for showers draining into seacocks.Automatic bilge pump with float switch and dedicated panel in nav station wired direct to DC system. 120 gallons total water capacity in (2) custom molded tanks complete with baffles, inspection ports, and secured in place below main cabin settee berths.Raritan PH-2 heads with holding tanks. Overboard "Y"- valve offshore discharge and holding tank pump out systems. Two manually operated bilge pumps, one mounted in the cockpit and another in aft head with hose to reach bilge. (ORC category 2). Electrical Standard system batteries include: (1) group 40 (210 amp) and (2) group 31 (105amp) deep cycle batteries to serve the house, and (1) Optima 1000 (1,100 CCA) battery for dedicated service to the engine. All batteries are Concorde's Lifeline AGM sealed, absorbed glass mat type series.ProMariner ProMatic 30-3 Battery Charger. Balmar 91-150 Alternator and Max Charge external regulator with temperature sensor for altemator.BattJMaxx Automatic Battery System with remote momentary parallel switch near cockpit engine panel. .Master battery switch at n~l.Vstation with 1,2,Both,Off for House batteries and single On/Off switch for engine start battery.Deluxe Bass AC/DC backlit electrical panel w/digital condition meters, circuit breakers, accommodation for optional generator installation and air conditioning systems. Panel accommodates 33 DC breakers (24 occupied w/two spare standard) and 11 AC breakers (9 standard).Navigation, steaming/foredeck, anchor and tri-color masthead lights.50 amp 11OVAC shorepower system with 6 outlets, 50ft shore power cord and Guest galvanic isolator.Bonding system to meet ABYC project E-1.Propane solenoid switch panel in galley.Ten swiveling Imtra stainless halogen reading lamps, halogen overhead lights in main cabin, flexible armed lamp at navigation station, two florescent lights, one in each head.Four Hella variable speed cabin fans over berths. Deck Hardware (2) Lewmar 64CCST self-tailing 2-speed all chrome primary winches with gear ratio of 3.1: 1 in 1 gear and power ratio of 64:1 in 2nd gear located in recessed bases on cockpit coamings. "'(2) Lewmar 54CCST self-tailing 2-speed all-chrome halyard/reef/spinnaker secondary winches on cabin trunk.(2) Lewmar 48CCST self-tailing 2-speed all-chrome mainsheet winches outboard of traveler in recessed bases. (3) Lock-in Harken Speed-Grip 10" winch handles, (2) 8" Speed-Grip handles for mainsheet. Four cockpit mounted PVC winch handle holdersThurston cockpit dodger with roll-up forward window, removable side curtains, stanchion supports and stainless grab bar on aft edge.Thurston deluxe helmsman bimini with stanchion supports & viewing window (same color as dodger).Five white acrylic cockpit cushions for helmsman and cockpit seats.(2) Harken Black Magic 3010 (1OOmm) footblocks for genoa sheets when using dodger, mounted on cockpit coamings aft of primary winctTes. (2) Harken Black Magic 3006 (75mm) double footblocks with lock-off outboard of the primaries for spinnaker sheets and checkstays.(2) Harken Black Magic 3005 (75mm) mainsheet foot blocks wllockoffs mounted on angled pads at winches.2:1 Mainsheet system consisting of (2) Harken 1969 AirBlocks (75mm) mounted on traveler and (1) 3007 AirBlock (100mm) attached to boom bale. Harken 560-S Big Boat mainsheet traveler track with Harken 1939/1935 car w/control blocks for 6:1 purchase led to both sides of cockpit to 1893 track control ends through cockpit side mounted 222 blocks to 150 cam cleats. (2) 168 swivel blocks to adjust traveler from forward or aft side of track.Single rope clutchmounted in cockpit for heads ail furling. Lewmar Concept 2 anchor windlass system with #203 ropelchain gypsy, manual override, 1S0 amp breaker in nav station, hand held control unit mounted in forward deck anchor locker. Gypsy requires 3/8" ACCO G40 or G80 chain and S/8" braided rope.Custom 316 stainless mast collar with 10 bales for halyard and reef lines and forward halyard bar. (9) Schaefer 08-0S stainless halyard and reef blocks wlinvestment cast shackles.(4) Lewmar Superlock double rope clutches, mounted in pairs forward of each secondary winch.(2) Harken 1969 (7Smm) AirBlocks shackled to U-bolts at transom corners for mainsail checkstays.(2) Harken 1969 (75mm) AirBlocks shackled to U-bolts aft on toerail for spinnaker sheets.(2) Clear anodized aluminum "T" tracks (13' x 1.25") for jib/genoa leads. 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I think one of the guys that's a regular on this forum owns one... maybe Jeff H??? not sure though.  

This is similar in concept to the J-32 - It was part of JBoat's early foray into the cruiser market. I really like the 32, but they are rather pricey as a rule. I expect this would be much like that.. somewhat overpriced but a nice, solid cruiser with a good turn of speed. Don't be so hasty to dismiss the larger wheel.. sitting outboard with the wheel easy to reach makes a lot of sense for visibility and steering in waves, and it also provides an extra bit of leverage with things load up.. If you buy it and want to swap I've got a 32" wheel we can talk about..  

Faster said: This is similar in concept to the J-32 - It was part of JBoat's early foray into the cruiser market. I really like the 32, but they are rather pricey as a rule. I expect this would be much like that.. somewhat overpriced but a nice, solid cruiser with a good turn of speed. Don't be so hasty to dismiss the larger wheel.. sitting outboard with the wheel easy to reach makes a lot of sense for visibility and steering in waves, and it also provides an extra bit of leverage with things load up.. If you buy it and want to swap I've got a 32" wheel we can talk about.. Click to expand...

A 20 year old balsa core hull would concern me also.  

I was just looking at the pricing of the J28 on yacht world. I agree with you kind of pricey. If you are looking for a 20 year old boat that you can use on the lake, i can think of few in that price range that i think would serve you better as weekender. A 28ft'er can get small for 2 or more people on weekends when the weather keeps you in the cabin. I justed picked one out on yacht world as an example. 1987 Pearson 31-2 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com =  

Cored hull These were done for strength and lightness I believe. Cored hull is fine so long as the core is dry and hull not delaminated. I believe a survey with boat out of the water could easily detect these problems. J boats tend to have areas of hull not cored near centerline for thru hulls, etc... which makes water intrusion into core less of an issue. J boats usually have cored deck..Deck and coachroof have a LOT of holes for fittings, etc... which are great paths for water to follow to soak into core. While deck recoring is not nearly the work of hull recoring and not nearly the issue it is where I suspect you would have more problems in this 20 year old boat. If you like the boat make the offer subject to survey and have the surveyor check for wet deck and hull. If these areas check out as fine then you will have a great boat that sails very well. Mike  

Mike I agree with every thing you said. I will say I am a belt and suspenders sort of guy. Neither gel coat or fiberglass is imperious to water intrusion. I know all about barrier coats. But one good bang against a dock during a storm when you are not there, can spider crack the gel coat and start a path way to the core. If I was not a racer, it is one less thing to worry about. A boat is a major investment for most people. I feel a balsa cored hull is an investment risk. For a weekend cruiser that is left in the water all season long the J28 would not be my boat of choice. But if I want to go fast and could dry sail it I might be looking at the J28.  

It has been my experance with Jboats that when they are HIT in a race the core is so STIFF it punches a nice allmost round hole with very local dammage Compared to other styles of glass that may spread the dammage out over a much bigger area  

Is that a good thing? Isn't the intention of long fibers in the matrix to spread the stress/strain and prevent a hull failure? I'd rather smack a submerged piling and limp back with $2,000 in future glass work waiting at the yard than be submerged beside the piling with $200 in glass work and $12,000 in ruined equipment and gear.  

Delirious said: Is that a good thing? Isn't the intention of long fibers in the matrix to spread the stress/strain and prevent a hull failure? I'd rather smack a submerged piling and limp back with $2,000 in future glass work waiting at the yard than be submerged beside the piling with $200 in glass work and $12,000 in ruined equipment and gear. Click to expand...

Is it good well It does not JUST POP a hole from a minor wack The racing holes i have seen took took a hit in the beam from the pointy SS forestay bracket and resulted in no boat dammage other than the area of the inpact  

eMKay said: They only made 71 of them ('86 to '88) Nice sailplan, not ideal interior but the V-berth looks usable, cool cockpit, is the 40" wheel really necessary? Could it be swapped out for say a 28" wheel? Should I add this boat to my list? Cored hull worries me... J/28's are great boats! The V-berth is massive for a 28 footer, and since they dont try to fit sleeping for 7 into 28', the rest of the boat is well laid out. There is a pull-out berth under the settee that makes a nice double for the occasional guest, a decent galley, and the folding table opens the salon up very nicely. Keep the 40" wheel until you decide you dont like it, and yes other wheels fit. It is a 1" straight bore wheel. Steering from the lifelines comfortably is really nice. I have had a J/37 and now a J/34c and they both have the same cockpit layout the 28 has, and they are really nice for short-handed sailing. We have one sailing in our fleet and he always finishes well on the race course. I am not going to say dont worry about cored hulls, but with a good survey and moisture check, you should be able to abvoid problems. If you would like to hook up with a 28 owner, PM me and I will try to get you an email address so you can swap notes. Later........... DD Click to expand...

j34035 said: eMKay said: They only made 71 of them ('86 to '88) Nice sailplan, not ideal interior but the V-berth looks usable, cool cockpit, is the 40" wheel really necessary? Could it be swapped out for say a 28" wheel? Should I add this boat to my list? Cored hull worries me... J/28's are great boats! The V-berth is massive for a 28 footer, and since they dont try to fit sleeping for 7 into 28', the rest of the boat is well laid out. There is a pull-out berth under the settee that makes a nice double for the occasional guest, a decent galley, and the folding table opens the salon up very nicely. Keep the 40" wheel until you decide you dont like it, and yes other wheels fit. It is a 1" straight bore wheel. Steering from the lifelines comfortably is really nice. I have had a J/37 and now a J/34c and they both have the same cockpit layout the 28 has, and they are really nice for short-handed sailing. We have one sailing in our fleet and he always finishes well on the race course. I am not going to say dont worry about cored hulls, but with a good survey and moisture check, you should be able to abvoid problems. If you would like to hook up with a 28 owner, PM me and I will try to get you an email address so you can swap notes. Later........... DD Click to expand...

Tillitson-Pearson did not bother sealing the core where cutting through for fittings. This means that only meticulously maintained boats can be expected to have dry core as they get wet from the outside and severe leaks does not happen after the core is quite wet around the fitting. I check all fittings that show moisture immediately, even when it only looks like condensation on my '86 Freedom 21 (same builder). That is the only way to be sure. A racing outfitted boat of the same age as mine may needs 10-15 items re-seated each season.  

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I agree with you. People get their panties in a great big-o wad (I like that measurement!) over stuff that while is not baseless, is overblown. All boats have potential problems, that is why you get GOOD surveyors to evaluate before you buy. Personnaly, I'm pretty impressed with the long-term durability of both the J/boats I have owned. The only real problem I have had is leaking chainplates, but that is not that big of a project to fix, especially if you have the mast out for transport. I do also agree you should check and fix fasteners and penetrations to the deck anytime you are suspicious of a leak. DD BTW, those are great articles about Pearson!!  

A good choice.... As with any 20 year cored hull, you'd benefit from a thorough survey to rule out any problems. Remember, cored = light weight, which may be important to you depending where you do your boating and the wind conditions. In the Chespeake, the summer winds can be light and a lighter boat is more easily driven. YMMV. You didn't tell us what your sailing requirements or what other boats are on your shopping list. As the owner of J/28 #69, I can tell you that it is one of the best layouts and one of the roomiest 28 footers I have been on. I particularly enjoy the aft head location and the galley is adequate for most. The forward V-berth is 6ft+ and the space includes room for dressing, a hanging locker and storage cabinents on opposite sides. Modeled after the J/40, the best interior feature is the bulkhead mounted table, which folds down and expands with a hinged leaf. The port settee pulls out to a double. Interior storage is adequate, but not huge. Two cockpit lockers do provide plently of room and access. Sailing performance is excellent, with a large main and fractional rig. I typicall can sail at a little more than 1/2 the apparent wind with <10 knts true. My boat has the 5' std draft fin keel. I single hand 80% of the time and with the primary sail controls in the cockpit....life is good...easy to depower in the puffs. Pricing for the J/28s on the market are fairly stable. With only 71 hulls and the "J/ Premium", I think 35-45k is reasonable for a well cared example. There are alot of less expensive options, but would not hesitate to buy my 28 again at that price. Let me know if you want more info, or a few other pics.  

jason3317 said: As with any 20 year cored hull, you'd benefit from a thorough survey to rule out any problems. Remember, cored = light weight, which may be important to you depending where you do your boating and the wind conditions. In the Chespeake, the summer winds can be light and a lighter boat is more easily driven. YMMV. You didn't tell us what your sailing requirements or what other boats are on your shopping list. As the owner of J/28 #69, I can tell you that it is one of the best layouts and one of the roomiest 28 footers I have been on. I particularly enjoy the aft head location and the galley is adequate for most. The forward V-berth is 6ft+ and the space includes room for dressing, a hanging locker and storage cabinents on opposite sides. Modeled after the J/40, the best interior feature is the bulkhead mounted table, which folds down and expands with a hinged leaf. The port settee pulls out to a double. Interior storage is adequate, but not huge. Two cockpit lockers do provide plently of room and access. Sailing performance is excellent, with a large main and fractional rig. I typicall can sail at a little more than 1/2 the apparent wind with <10 knts true. My boat has the 5' std draft fin keel. I single hand 80% of the time and with the primary sail controls in the cockpit....life is good...easy to depower in the puffs. Pricing for the J/28s on the market are fairly stable. With only 71 hulls and the "J/ Premium", I think 35-45k is reasonable for a well cared example. There are alot of less expensive options, but would not hesitate to buy my 28 again at that price. Let me know if you want more info, or a few other pics. Click to expand...

There's a lot to like about this design and Jason, as an owner, has given a nice review of the boat. I've always admired the J-28 package as a whole. I have often wondered why it didn't get the "C" designation, as it seemed geared more toward cruiser/racer than racer/cruiser. A couple aspects about the design that I don't especially care for: - Yes, it is relatively roomy, but the absence of any quarter berth is a disappointment. Compare this boat to the Beneteau 285, which has an enclosed aft double quarter berth. For family sailing, you'll miss the extra bunk. For singles/couples, maybe not. - The signature J-cockpit. I have never warmed up to the standard J-boats cockpit design, which leaves the helmsman sitting on the coaming outside the cockpit. In other words, there is no dedicated cockpit seating aft the helm, just deck. Love it or hate it, I guess. Aside from these quibbles, though, the J-28 represents a good alternative to the pricier J-32.  

Best Stability ...The J/28 is designed to perform with two people sitting in the cockpit, sailing to windward in 20 knots of wind. In fact, J/28 may be the fastest 28-footer in the world in those conditions. How? Well, if you don't have 6 gorillas on the rail (which you don't when cruising), you'd better have a HEAVY KEEL. J/28's 3,000-lb keel is lead, not iron. Click to expand...

The list of prospectives.... I agree with Dog that the quality of the Pearsons mentioned and the J/28 are probably similar. Reading through the other thread, there seems to be a healthy mix of both entry level production boats (Hunter, Bene, Catalina) and models that were production, but produced in lower numbers (Js and Sabre and Tartan). It's my opinion, that there is a significant difference in quality of these two segments in terms of how they were designed, built and, more importantly, equipped. The age of the boats you're considering probably exacerbates those points. I make this point since your put quality/appearance/comfort above performance. But, I encourage you not to discount performance too much...a boat that is an underacheiver under sail....is just that. If the Hunter 27 is the top candidate at $40k, you were absolutely on the right track asking for opinions on the older Js and Sabres of equivalent sizes. With your timeframe....plently of time to continue the discovery and evaluation process.  

Most J's have balsa cored hull, are the decks also balsa core on the J/28? I am assuming they are.  

Yes, the hull and deck are cored. JS  

I think all J/28 were sold with alcohol stoves, has any one out there with a J/28 converted to LPG? My preference is for LPG (propane) and wonder how difficult is it to put in the required locker that vents outside. Garry  

Anyone familiar with a J/28, I have a few questions... What are the sailing characteristics of the J/28? What does it sail like in light,medium and strong winds? What is it like in open water with large waves? How do you like the interior layout / deck layout? I am considering a boat in the 28 to 30 foot range and the J/28 is at the top of my list. But as far at 28 footers go, they are also at the top end of the price category in the $30-$40 K range (and used J/28's are 20 years old). When I look at prices of boats on Yachtworld.com I can see a good range of boats in the $30-$40 K range that are 30-33 feet LOA. This makes me wonder if a J/28 is the best choice - do I continue to think about a nice 28 footer at the top of the price/size range, or should I look at something 2-4 foot bigger? Garry  

The Jboats sail well IF you like that kind of boat (race/cruise) compared to the other end of the spectrum of a full keel bluewater boat They cost more now because they cost more then compared to some other boats and there are other boats in this size that cost even more if you keep going up in quality  

Kinda late getting here but, I have hull #11 J28 and love it. I agree with jason, This is a sweet and easy boat to sail and race. My usual set-up is a basic main and 135% jib and the boat handle up to 20 knots with out a reef. Late last year I put up a 105% jib and the boat sailed even better. Cockpit layout is great and I single hand most of the time. (my wife likes to sit on the boat but doesn't want to sail.) All my lines come back to the cockpit. I do miss the quarterberth sometimes but the lazertte storage is un beatable. The v berth is plenty big for two and the with the table up in the main salon theres a good amount of space. I'll cruised/raced many a three day weekends with two other guys and not been uncomfortable. (I Get the v-berth.) I keep saying I want a bigger boat,, that's frequently followed by why? John W.  

jfdubu said: Kinda late getting here but, I have hull #11 J28 and love it. I agree with jason, This is a sweet and easy boat to sail and race. My usual set-up is a basic main and 135% jib and the boat handle up to 20 knots with out a reef. Late last year I put up a 105% jib and the boat sailed even better. Cockpit layout is great and I single hand most of the time. (my wife likes to sit on the boat but doesn't want to sail.) All my lines come back to the cockpit. I do miss the quarterberth sometimes but the lazertte storage is un beatable. The v berth is plenty big for two and the with the table up in the main salon theres a good amount of space. I'll cruised/raced many a three day weekends with two other guys and not been uncomfortable. (I Get the v-berth.) I keep saying I want a bigger boat,, that's frequently followed by why? John W. Click to expand...

Another J/28 owner I'm even later to the party, as the owner of J/28 hull #29. I bought my boat at the end of last season and have not yet sailed it, so I can't contribute too much. I do know that the build quality is quite good. My boat, at least, has held up extremely well. The interior seems quite workable for a cruising couple. There IS decent seating behind the wheel. In fact, there's a cushion-shaped indentation there, and the boats were delivered with a special firm cushion intended to give the helmsman a bit of a perch -- at least the other J/28 I looked at (before buying mine) had a cushion like that. The cushion for my boat has been lost, and I'm going to get one made. Can't wait for the season to give "Ruffian" a good go. We'll sail out of Rockland, on the Maine coast.  

LennyR said: I'm even later to the party, as the owner of J/28 hull #29. I bought my boat at the end of last season and have not yet sailed it, so I can't contribute too much. I do know that the build quality is quite good. My boat, at least, has held up extremely well. The interior seems quite workable for a cruising couple. There IS decent seating behind the wheel. In fact, there's a cushion-shaped indentation there, and the boats were delivered with a special firm cushion intended to give the helmsman a bit of a perch -- at least the other J/28 I looked at (before buying mine) had a cushion like that. The cushion for my boat has been lost, and I'm going to get one made. Can't wait for the season to give "Ruffian" a good go. We'll sail out of Rockland, on the Maine coast. Click to expand...

If you haven't already purchased your boat then let me tell my opinions about the J-28. I own hull 71 and have so for 12 years. It is a great boat and plenty big enough even for extended cruises so long as you aren't sailing with more than 2 other people. I have comfortably gone for 3 week cruises with 3 of us aboard and while we may have been more comfortable on a larger boat I don't think the difference would be enough to offset the additional maintenance time/costs required. There is quite a bit of storage for a 28 foot boat. The cockpit lockers are cavernous and can benefit from some dividers/removable/sliding shelves to prevent things from just piling up in them. There is a fair bit of storage behind the setees and in the galley. The head is quite large for a 28 footer and since it is at the bottom of the companionway it is also very convinient to get to from the cockpit and keeps the rest of the cabin dry if you are sailing in the rain and go below to use it. The boat sails like a dream. It handles heavy weather well, as an example I have flown the spinnaker for an extended period in 25 knots of wind and 8.5 knots of boat speed with out ever feeling like I was on the edge of a wipe out. It also keeps moving well in light weather, although once the apparent wind is between 150-180 degrees and below 8 knots or so you really need the spinnaker to keep moving well. The 40" wheel is great, I wouldn't go smaller. It allows you to brace your foot against the binnacle, comfortably reach the wheel and sit well out to weather while going upwind. The cockpit layout is fantastic for short handed or even single handed sailing with the main and jib sheets within easy reach of the wheel. Another boon for shorthanded sailing on this boat is the fact that the standard primary winches are self tailing. The only problem area I have had with the core has been were the chainplates go through the deck. These move enough that it is very hard to seal and the core is exposed. It is a problem area on all J-boats of that era. The damage to the core in this location has been very localized to this location since, contrary to popular belief, water will not move horizontally across a balsa core UNLESS the core is delaminated from the fiberglass. A good survey should tell you what the problems are. To sum up, I think the J-28 is as close to the perfect boat for me. I highly recommend it.  

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1986 J Boats J28

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The J28 is a racercruiser with an almost cult following. Look it up and do some research. Lazy J has had its keel taken down to the gelcoat and then had 6 coats of epoxy applied. On top of this it has had VC-17 applied yearly as it has been lake sailed for the last 8 years. She has a new mainsail and genoa(both ocean rated) and also has had a Raymarine autopilot added to ease solo sailing. Only reason Im selling is that I bought a much larger cruising boat. If she doesnt sell, Ill gladly keep her.

Equipment: New Main New 135 Genoa(hank on) Good 100 Jib(hank on) Good 155 genoa(hank on) Excellent 100 Yankee(hank on) Very Good Spinnaker Spinnaker pole Raymarine Autopilot New mainsail cover Max, CQR and Danforth anchors VHF(old but works) and Stereo Origo 2 burner stove and oven

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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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