⛵ Sailboat DB

SHANNON 28

Cutter • Fin w/transom hung rudder • Built 1978–1985

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Dimensions

LOA
28 ft
LWL
22.92 ft
Beam
9.5 ft
Max Draft
4.25 ft
Displacement
9,300 lbs
Ballast
3,600 lbs

Performance Ratios

Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.81 (offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
17.0
D/L Ratio ⓘ
345
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
38.7%

Sail Plan

Sail Area
470 sq ft
I
38 ft
J
15 ft
P
32 ft
E
10 ft

Construction

Hull Type
Fin w/transom hung rudder
Rig Type
Cutter
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead

Production

First Built
1978
Last Built
1985
Number Built
50

Engine & Accommodations

Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
2GMF
Power
13 hp
Engine Type
Diesel
Water
65 gal
Fuel
20 gal
Headroom
6.17 ft

Builder