⛵ Sailboat DB

J/28

Fractional Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1986–1988

photo drawing

Dimensions

LOA
28.5 ft
LWL
24 ft
Beam
10 ft
Max Draft
5 ft
Displacement
7,900 lbs
Ballast
3,000 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.01 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.6
D/L Ratio ⓘ
255
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
38.0%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
412 sq ft
I
34 ft
J
10.5 ft
P
36 ft
E
13 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Fractional Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1986
Last Built
1988
Number Built
71

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
2GM
Power
18 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
35 gal
Fuel
20 gal
Notes: Shoal draft: 4.00'/1.22m.\nPhoto courtesy Adam Hunt.

Designer

Builder