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GREAT DANE 28

Masthead Sloop • Long keel w/trans. hung rudder • Built 1965–1989

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Dimensions

LOA
28 ft
LWL
21.33 ft
Beam
8.16 ft
Max Draft
4.5 ft
Displacement
8,500 lbs
Ballast
3,968 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.60 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
13.8
D/L Ratio ⓘ
391
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
46.7%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
358 sq ft
I
35.7 ft
J
9.98 ft
P
30.4 ft
E
11.88 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Long keel w/trans. hung rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1965
Last Built
1989
Number Built
300

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine Model
MD2B
Power
16.5 hp
Engine Type
Diesel

Designer

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