⛵ Sailboat DB

NOVA 28

Masthead Sloop • Fin Keel • Built 1975

Dimensions

LOA
28 ft
LWL
22.5 ft
Beam
9 ft
Max Draft
4.75 ft
Displacement
6,500 lbs
Ballast
2,800 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.93 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.8
D/L Ratio ⓘ
255
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
43.1%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
365 sq ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin Keel
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
Wood or FG
Ballast Type

Production

First Built
1975
Last Built
Number Built
Notes: Seen mostly in Australia. Designed for amature builder but also built by professionals. \nKeel/Centerboard & bilge keel versions.

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