Masthead Sloop
• Fin w/spade rudder
• Built 1968–1983
Dimensions
LOA
28.17 ft
LWL
22 ft
Beam
8.37 ft
Max Draft
4.5 ft
Displacement
4,775 lbs
Ballast
2,250 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.99
(offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
17.9
D/L Ratio ⓘ
200
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
47.1%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
317 sq ft
I
32.3 ft
J
10.5 ft
P
27.3 ft
E
10.8 ft
Construction
Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
—
Production
First Built
1968
Last Built
1983
Number Built
147
Notes: This was the first of the C&C-designed Viking series built by Ontario Yachts.\nThe VIKING 28 was also built by Anesty Yachts in England and renamed the TRAPPER 28/400. 70 were built along with a number of other C&C designs including the C&C 27, called the TRAPPER 27, and the C&C 35. \nAlthough initially offered in kit form, many subsequent Vikings were professionally finished. A number of modifications to the design were made in 1974, and included the addition wider companionway with a pop-top hatch. The mast step area and vee-berth were altered to strengthen the hull. The VIKING 28 was available with either an outboard well, or a 7 hp Vire two-cycle gasoline inboard.\nPhoto courtesy Adam Hunt.