⛵ Sailboat

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.

Keel/Centerboard & bilge keel versions.

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