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Seller's Description

This is a very lightly used Maine boat that has been well maintained & updated. She spent many years in indoor storage while receiving continuous care. The Cape Dory 28 combines classic looks, quality construction and good sailing manners into an offshore capable pocket cruiser.

FORWARD CABIN: V-berth with filler cushion, drawers under, two opening ports and an overhead hatch

HEAD: runs athwartship aft of the Forward Stateroom with a marine toilet to port and vanity to starboard

MAIN CABIN: features port and starboard settees that double as sea berths, port pulls out to form a double berth. Outboard shelving, a bulkhead mounted fold-down dining table, a side table aft to starboard, and an overhead hatch.

GALLEY: located aft from port to starboard features a two-burner alcohol cooktop to port, storage compartments, a custom fitted cutting board, sink with F/W hand pump, and an ice box to starboard. Engine access beneath galley counter/companionway steps.

Equipment: Electrical Equipment: (2) 12V Group24 batteries Xantrex XS400 sine wave inverter (2011) Lights–main cabin 4 overhead, head 2 overhead, V berth 2 reading lights 12v auto bilge pump 12v cigarette type accessory plug Blue Seas 12v breaker panel w/DC amp and DC volt gauges (2010) Battery switch w/1, 2, both

Mechanical Equipment: Volvo Penta, MD 7B, 2cylinder, diesel, 17hp. Removed, rebuilt, repainted 2005, hours unknown but lightly used Walter RV-10D direct mount 1.91:1 transmission 404V Drive Saver Volvo panel w/tach and water temp gauges Morse MV-2 mechanical controls 1” SS shaft with bronze 3 blade 13 X12 propeller Groco bronze intake strainer 12 gal aluminum fuel tank w/gauge Racor fuel filter Manual bilge pump in the cockpit

Sails & Rigging: Ullman Dacron mainsail with one reef (2005), lightly used Ullman Dacron 150 Genoa with suncover (2005), lightly used New headstay and Harken furling system (2005) Mast rewired including new conduit (2005) All halyards, lifelines, sheets, standing rigging, nav lights, VHF antenna replaced in 2005 Lazy jacks for main 2 bz Lewmar #10 single speed sheet winches 1 bz Lewmar #6 halyard winch 4 part main sheet aft Self tending club staysail jib w/original sails (not currently installed) Masthead Windex

Deck Equipment: Ground Tackle: 25lb CQR with chain/rope rode, secondary danforth anchor w/ spare chain/rope rode (8) Bronze portlights w/ new gaskets (2011) and screens, (2) Bomar hatches (2) Dorade vents Tiller steering Cockpit cushions Swim ladder LifeSling Safeguard rescue throw line Magma BBQ on the stern rail

Canvas: Gemini drop top dodger, Sunbrella Linen, Tenara thread, Makrolon windows, 316SS frame and hardware, side grab rails, aft grab rail (2011) Cockpit awning (2011) Full Mooring Cover (2005)

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Specs

Designer
Carl Alberg
Builder
Cape Dory Yachts
Association
Cape Dory Sailboat Owners Association
# Built
388
Hull
Monohull
Keel
Long
Rudder
?
Construction
FG solid lamine hull/ cored deck.
Also Known As
CD28

Dimensions

Length Overall
27 11 / 8.5 m
Waterline Length
22 2 / 6.8 m
Beam
8 0 / 2.4 m
Draft
4 0 / 1.2 m
Displacement
9,000 lb / 4,082 kg
Ballast
3,500 lb / 1,588 kg (Lead)

Rig and Sails

Type
Sloop
Reported Sail Area
404′² / 37.5 m²
Total Sail Area
400′² / 37.1 m²
Mainsail
Sail Area
197′² / 18.3 m²
P
31 5 / 9.6 m
E
12 6 / 3.8 m
Air Draft
41 0 / 12.5 m
Foresail
Sail Area
203′² / 18.8 m²
I
35 2 / 10.7 m
J
11 6 / 3.5 m
Forestay Length
37 0 / 11.3 m

Auxilary Power

Make
Volvo
Model
?
HP
15
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
32 gal / 121 l
Engine Hours
?

Accomodations

Water Capacity
60 gal / 227 l
Holding Tank Capacity
?
Headroom
6 2 / 1.9 m
Cabins
?

Calculations

Hull Speed
6.2 kn
Classic: 6.32 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

6.21 knots
Classic formula: 6.32 knots
Sail Area/Displacement
14.9
<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.
14.94
<16: under powered
16-20: good performance
>20: high performance
Ballast/Displacement
38.9
<40: less stiff, less 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

38.9
<40: less stiff, less powerful
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Displacement/Length
366.6
>350: ultraheavy

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
366.64
<100: ultralight
100-200: light
200-300: moderate
300-400: heavy
>400: very heavy
Comfort Ratio
31.5
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat

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
31.52
<20: lightweight racing boat
20-30: coastal cruiser
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat
40-50: heavy bluewater boat
>50: extremely heavy bluewater boat
Capsize Screening
1.7
<2.0: better suited for ocean passages

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
1.7
<2: better suited for ocean passages
>2: better suited for coastal cruising

Notes

The Cape Dory 28 is a rugged little cruiser often quoted as having a feel of a larger boat. She combines traditional looks, quality construction and well-mannered sailing characteristics into a package that is offshore capable. As testimony to her seaworthiness, we’ve seen at least one circumnavigation – in 2009 Fred Bickum completed his three year voyage singlehanded in his 1978 Cape Dory, FêNIX.

At her launch in 1974 the Cape Dory 28 marked the beginning of a fruitful twelve year partnership between Cape Dory Yachts and well respected designer Carl Alberg. Between 1974 and 1987, Cape Dory built 388 in their yard in East Taunton, New England, helping the company forge a grand reputation for producing sailboats that are well constructed with excellent sailing characteristics.

Taking a closer look at her hull shape a trained eye can see much of the classic Alberg form. A Swede himself, he was heavily influenced by the sleek Scandinavian folkboats of the early 20th century, and in that regard the 28’s hull is narrow, making for less accomodation volume belowdecks, but the long overhangs seen in earlier Alberg designs are only hinted at, instead they have been toned down in favour of a longer waterline and gaining back some space. The sheerline is graceful with traditionally low freeboard. Beneath the waterline is a full keel with a forefoot cutaway and ending in a keel-hung rudder which completes her classical profile.

Hulls are of solid fiberglass in polyester resin while decks are balsa or plywood cored fiberglass. The build quality is excellent throughout and the quality of her fittings are good. Bronze is used for the through hull fittings and the eight opening ports, though early boats before 1978 had lower quality plastic ports.

Under sail, they are sea kindly, stiff and capable in heavy seas, yet surprisingly quick in light winds. Nine thousand pounds of displacement, a modified full keel and a well-distributed sail plan results in a well balanced boat that tracks easily, is nimble through the tacks yet has enough momentum to push through choppy water.

In summary, if you’re looking for a small cruiser with classic looks and proven offshore potential, but don’t mind foregoing the interior room seen in more modern 28-footers, the Cape Dory 28 may be a good choice.

Buyers Notes

  • Decks are fiberglass with a plywood or in some models balsa core. Check for stress cracking which if neglected can allow moisture into the core. Particularly critical areas include the chainplates and mounting points for deck hardware
  • Check the fuel tanks. Most models have aluminum tanks mounted on wooden cleats that caused pitting in the aluminum, eventually leading to failure. Some models have steel tanks which can be prone to rusting. Note the tanks can be easily accessed via the port seat locker without difficulty.

Links, References and Further Reading

» Cape Dory Owners Association’s Cape Dory 28 page. Info, brochures and photos.
» Cruising World Magazine’s review of the Cape Dory 28 by Lauren Anthone, 2007.
» Jack Horner’s review of the Cape Dory 28, BoatUS

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