Seller's Description
The 1993 Catalina 28 Wing Keel sailboat is a well-regarded cruiser that combines comfort, performance, and ease of handling, making it a popular choice among sailing enthusiasts. The boat’s overall design is classic, with a focus on stability and maneuverability, especially with the wing keel configuration, which offers reduced draft for better access to shallow waters.
The cockpit is spacious and comfortable, with ample seating and easy access to the helm. The wheel is centrally positioned, providing good visibility and control. The sail controls are neatly organized, allowing the helmsman to adjust the mainsail and jib without having to leave the cockpit. The boat’s rigging is simple, yet efficient, making it easy for a small crew to handle, while the deck layout ensures easy movement around the boat.
Below deck, the interior is bright and airy, with well-crafted woodwork throughout. The saloon is spacious and comfortable, featuring a large table surrounded by settees that provide ample seating for guests or family. There are also a number of storage compartments, which is ideal for extended cruising. The galley is compact but functional, with a stove, sink, and refrigerator, making meal preparation on board convenient. The forward V-berth offers a comfortable sleeping space, while the aft cabin provides additional room for guests.
The Catalina 28 is equipped with a reliable Universal M3-20 that offers smooth performance, ensuring that you can reach your destination even when the wind isn’t cooperating. Its wing keel provides excellent stability while sailing, particularly in windy conditions, and it also improves performance in lighter winds. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a newcomer to the sport, the 1993 Catalina 28 Wing Keel sailboat offers a combination of performance, comfort, and ease of handling that makes it a highly desirable vessel for both day trips and longer voyages.
Specs
- Designer
- Gerry Douglas
- Builder
- Catalina Yachts
- Associations
- ?
- # Built
- 620
- Hull
- Monohull
- Keel
- Fin
- Rudder
- Spade
- Construction
- FG
Dimensions
- Length Overall
- 28′ 6″ / 8.7 m
- Waterline Length
- 23′ 9″ / 7.3 m
- Beam
- 10′ 2″ / 3.1 m
- Draft
- 5′ 2″ / 1.6 m
- Displacement
- 8,300 lb / 3,765 kg
- Ballast
- 3,600 lb / 1,633 kg (Iron)
Rig and Sails
- Type
- Sloop
- Reported Sail Area
- 364′² / 33.8 m²
- Total Sail Area
- 364′² / 33.8 m²
Mainsail
- Sail Area
- 167′² / 15.5 m²
- P
- 31′ 0″ / 9.5 m
- E
- 10′ 9″ / 3.3 m
- Air Draft
- ?
Foresail
- Sail Area
- 197′² / 18.3 m²
- I
- 36′ 6″ / 11.1 m
- J
- 10′ 9″ / 3.3 m
- Forestay Length
- 38′ 0″ / 11.6 m
Auxilary Power
- Make
- Universal
- Model
- M3-20
- HP
- ?
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Fuel Capacity
- 19 gal / 72 l
- Engine Hours
- ?
Accomodations
- Water Capacity
- ?
- Holding Tank Capacity
- ?
- Headroom
- ?
- Cabins
- ?
Calculations
- Hull Speed
-
7.0 kn
Classic: 6.54 kn
Hull Speed
The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Formula
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
- Sail Area/Displacement
-
14.2
<16: under powered
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
Formula
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3
- SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
- D: Displacement in pounds.
- Ballast/Displacement
-
43.4
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Formula
Ballast / Displacement * 100
- Displacement/Length
-
274.2
200-300: moderate
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
Formula
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- Comfort Ratio
-
23.0
20-30: coastal cruiser
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Formula
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
- LWL: Waterline length in feet
- LOA: Length overall in feet
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- Capsize Screening
-
2.0
>2.0: better suited for coastal cruising
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
Formula
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
- Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
- D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
Notes
Winged Keel vers. disp.:8200 bal.:3500 draft:4.5’.
CATALINA 28 MKII introduced in 1995.
Tall mast version:
I: 39.50’ / 12.04m
J: 10.80’ / 3.29m
P: 34.00’ / 10.36m
E: 10.75’ / 3.28m
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