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MERIT 28

Masthead Sloop • Fin w/spade rudder • Built 1985

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Dimensions

LOA
27.92 ft
LWL
24.25 ft
Beam
9 ft
Max Draft
5.33 ft
Displacement
4,000 lbs
Ballast
2,100 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
2.27 (use caution offshore)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
25.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ
125
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
52.5%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
405 sq ft
I
37.8 ft
J
11 ft
P
32.8 ft
E
12 ft

Construction

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

Production

First Built
1985
Last Built
Number Built
2

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Type
Diesel
Notes: Planned for production run but only 2 built.