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Newport 28/28 II

While initially there were questions about quality, the 28 is a good entry-level cruiser-racer for those on a budget..

The Newport 28 was one of the longer-lived small production cruising boats, having been in production from 1974 through 1987. Almost 1,000 of the C&C-designed boats were built by Capital Yachts of Harbor City, California.

There is a strong family resemblance between the Newport 28 and other C&C designs of the same period. In addition to the Newport 28, Capital built the Newport 41, another mid-1970s C&C design. The styling of both boats is characterized by the sweeping attractive sheerlines for which C&C is justifiably known.

As with any boat whose production run spanned more than a decade, many changes were made in the Newport 28, both outside and inside, over the years. The original scimitar-shaped keel and rudder gave way to more modern high aspect ratio appendages with 1983 models, increasing draft from 4′ 6″ to 5′ 2″. A shoal draft version drawing 4′ was optional, but

less popular than the deep-keel boat. Versions with the modern keel are designated Newport 28-II.

Sailing Performance

The Newport 28 has a tall, high aspect ratio masthead rig. The newer deep keel models are about six seconds per mile faster than the original version of the boat, which typically sails with a PHRF rating of 192. This is comparable to other cruiser-racers of the same size.

Despite a fairly high ballast/displacement ratio, owners report that the boat is tender. This is due in part to the fairly round midship section, and in part to the fact that few 28′ boats are really very stiff.

Racing in Newport 28s is quite keen in some areas, particularly on the West Coast, where there are large fleets that race both as one-designs and under PHRF. The boat is a competitive PHRF racer, and enough boats have been rated so that its handicap appears fair. This means you are likely to get a rating based on the boat’s performance, not on your own sailing ability.

Most owners report that the boat is very well balanced. This is typical of C&C designs, which usually have fairly small mainsails. With a large foretriangle and a small mainsail, it may be necessary to rake the mast aft slightly to give the boat a little weather helm. It’s far easier to add weather helm than to reduce it.

Construction

Make no mistake about it, the Newport 28 is a boat built to a price. A common complaint by owners is mediocre fitting of woodwork, leaking hull-to-deck joint, cockpit drains that are too small, plastic valves on through hull fittings, inadequate backing plates for hardware—in short, the entire litany of problems associated with boats built to be low in price.

One owner who races his boat hard noticed a large crack in the hull molding aft of the primary sheet winches, and discovered that he could see daylight through it. Apparently, the hull had been cracked in removing it from the mold, and the cracked patched over with auto body filler. This was on a new boat. The factory made good on that one.

Why would so many people buy a boat that apparently has a history of minor construction flaws and mediocre quality control?

The answer, according to owners, is that the basic styling, accommodations, and performance are better than other boats of the same size and type, making up for other shortcomings. When you buy a Chevrolet you know in advance that it isn’t going to be built like a Mercedes.

The interior is one factor that many owners report is a major influence in their decision to buy a Newport 28. With a waterline length of 23′ 6″, there’s a lot of interior for a 28′ boat.

Despite the fairly low freeboard and pronounced concave sheer, there is just over 6′ of headroom on centerline over the main cabin. The pronounced camber of the main cabintop keeps the deckhouse profile low, but at the expense of headroom, which diminishes very quickly away from the centerline. Fortunately, on a boat this small you’re almost always walking near the centerline.

There have been three basic interior arrangements over the years: galley along the starboard side of the main cabin, galley aft on the port side, and galley aft on the starboard side. On later models, only the two aft galley configurations were available. The galley aft on starboard side is the only layout that offers a stove with oven, due to the setup of the main cabin settees.

Unfortunately, this galley arangement required cutting away the starboard main bulkhead beneath the chainplates to make the starboard settee long enough for sleeping, which in our opinion is a structural compromise.

Since there are four other berths in the boat—two forward, the port settee, and a quarterberth—using the starboard settee as a berth isn’t necessary with anything less than a full crew. For family cruising, it is likely that at least one member of the crew would be short enough to use the starboard settee even without the foot extension.

Originally, the boat was equipped with the Atomic Four gasoline inboard, a standard engine in most auxiliaries until the proliferation of diesel power in the early 1980s. Diesel power was optional until the introduction of the 28-II model.

Some boats have Yanmar diesels, others Universal. It took the builder a while to decide which diesel engine to use, as owners report engines ranging in horsepower from 11 to 18. To most owners, there appears to be little difference in performance between diesel engines of various sizes. All of the Universal diesels should be adequate for the boat, and the Atomic Four is far more power than she needs.

Obviously, the diesel engine is a big plus when shopping for a used boat. Retrofitting a diesel on a gas-powered boat of this size is usually more expense than can be justified unless you’re planning to keep the boat for a long time.

Access to the engine for service varies from awful to good, depending on the model year. Fortunately, newer models have better access from the interior as well as a flush hatch in the cockpit sole directly over the engine.

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Because so many owner complaints center on fairly mediocre construction detailing, a used boat should be carefully surveyed before purchase. Particular attention should be paid to structural details of the hull-to-deck joint, attachment of bulkheads, and mounting of deck hardware.

Obviously, a later model boat with a diesel engine is more desirable than an older boat with a gas engine. We would also consider the 28-II version with updated keel and rudder to be more desirable than the earlier design.

Because of the large number of Newport 28s built, at any given time there are a number of boats on the market. This means you should be able to find the combination of ingredients you’re looking for for in age, power plant, keel, and interior layouts—especially if you’re shopping on the West Coast.

It would be a good idea to look at all three interior arrangements before making a decision, although if you opt for a newer boat your choice will be between the two aft galley interiors.

Some of the boats have been seriously upgraded by owners, including such things as larger cockpit drains and higher quality hull hardware.

We would be wary about any boat that showed a lot of inexpert do-it-yourself characterisitics, such as caulking along the hull-to-deck joint, around the ports, or around the chainplates.

Although a tiller is standard, a fair number of boats have been equipped with wheel steering, either as an original option or as a retrofit.

The steering pedestal takes up far less room than the tiller, but it does require that the helmsman sit all the way in the back of the boat. While this arrangement keeps the cockpit less crowded for racing, it also puts all the helmsman’s weight at the aft end of the boat—not a good place for it.

In addition, the helmsman on a wheel-steered boat cannot reach either the mainsheet or the jib sheets, a serious shortcoming. He furthermore has trouble hiding from rain and spray under a companionway dodger.

Life for the helmsman on a wheel-steered Newport 28 will be a lonely one. Wheel steering, being hardly necessary on a boat this size, is hardly desirable on the Newport 28.

The Newport 28 is a good entry-level cruiser-racer for someone wanting a reasonable combination of accommodations and performance, as long as you’re not too persnickety about details. It would be a reasonable compromise for someone who likes more traditional appearance in a modern boat, but doesn’t have the money to spend for a higher-quality boat of the same size and type, such as a Sabre 28.

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First impressions Not surprisingly, the Newport 28 has a profile similar to many C&Cs of the same period. The sheer has an attractive sweep, the freeboard is relatively low, with the concave cabintrunk and cockpit coamings blending naturally into the flow of the hull. The aluminum toerail and dark outlined ports also give it a C&C look. The underbody shows a rounded midships section, which accounts for the 28's initial tenderness despite a ballast-to-displacement ratio of more than 40 percent on both models. While the original 28 has a swept-back fin keel and spade rudder, the 28 II's keel has a high-aspect-ratio profile and is a more efficient section. Draft on the early boats was 4 feet, 6 inches. On the 28 II it was increased to 5 feet, 2 inches. The single-spreader mast features a typical IOR rig with a relatively small mainsail and large foretriangle. The Newport 28, like most boats built in the 1970s, was designed to be sailed with an overlapping genoa. The air draft is less than 40 feet. The displacement is 7,000 pounds and working sail area is a shade less than 400 square feet, making the Newport 28 comparable in weight and sail area to other boats of the period, such as the Irwin 28, Sabre 28, S2 8.5 and Hunter 28.5.

Construction The Newport 28 was a production boat through and through, and although its scantlings were not dramatically lighter than other production boats of the time, Capital Yachts didn't waste any material. Most of the noted defects were in the details and fitting out, not the actual layups. It is interesting to note, however, that some 28s are nearing 30 years old and are still merrily sailing every season. There is an active fleet of Newport 28s in blustery San Francisco Bay where the boat has a loyal following. As legendary builder and designer Charley Morgan stated many years ago, "Fiberglass is truly a remarkable material for building boats: It's virtually indestructible." Countless fiberglass boats have stood up to 30 to 40 years of use and abuse and are still sailing with no end in sight. I suspect we'll be reviewing fiberglass boats when they're 50, 60, even 70 years old. The Newport 28's hull is solid fiberglass while its deck is cored. The hull-to-deck joint is on a narrow flange and leaks are not uncommon. The ballast is external and the mast is stepped on deck. The bulkhead tabbing was a bit light and the interior moldings are often cracked from the lack of support as the hull twists. Hard spots in the hull are not uncommon and occasionally there is print-through, where the weave of underlying fabric is visible, especially if the hull is painted a dark color.

What to look for The first item to consider in choosing a Newport 28 is whether you want an original model with the 4-foot, 6-inch draft and possibly an Atomic 4 gas engine, or the 28 II with a deeper, more efficient keel and a diesel. Naturally there is a price difference, but careful shopping will likely turn up a 28 II in your price range. There was also a shoal draft 28 II offered with a draft of 4 feet. Some common problems to watch for as you inspect used boats include leaking hull-to-deck joints and delamination in the deck, especially around the chainplates. Also, if the chainplates have been leaking, the bulkhead below may have some rot too. Original fitting out in the factory included undersized plastic through-hull valves (gate valves at that), small cockpit drains and inadequate backing plates for most deck hardware. Many owners will have addressed these problems, and some repairs and refits will be better than others. Also, it seems that tiller to wheel conversions were a popular item, so be sure to check the installation. Finally, Newport 28 hulls seem to have had their share of blister problems, and it would be useful to know when and if a blister job was done.

On deck The Newport 28 came standard with tiller steering, although as noted above, wheel steering was a popular option and refit item. Ironically, the tiller arrangement opens up the cockpit and makes sail handling more efficient. In addition to steering advantages, the tiller can either be lashed out of the way or even removed to free up space in the cockpit when not sailing. Overall the 28 cockpit is comfortable, especially for an older boat, and accommodates four adults with elbowroom to spare. The mainsheet traveler is on a bridge above the companionway. The Newport 28 was one of the first boats to adopt midboom sheeting, and although I often gripe about the disadvantage of this arrangement in my reviews, in a small boat where the loads are less and space is at a premium, it makes sense. Single lifelines leading to the aft base of the bow pulpit came standard. Double lifelines led to the pulpit rails are an excellent refit project. The full-length aluminum toerail serves as an outboard genoa track and spinnaker lead attachment point. An inboard track allows for tighter sheeting angles. There is an external anchor locker forward and fittings for a babystay. The original deck cleats were ridiculously small, and hopefully will have been upgraded on the boat you are considering.

Down below Capital Yachts offered three different interior arrangements. The original 28 had the galley along the starboard side, while the 28 II model offered aft galleys to either port or starboard. All three versions include a large V-berth followed by an enclosed head, which was an unusual and attractive feature when the boat was first introduced. There's a good-sized hanging locker opposite. The original starboard side galley arrangement carried a settee opposite and a bulkhead-mounted, fold-down table. A fold-down table is a great idea on any boat under 30 feet. A decent-sized chart table to starboard, two quarter berths and a short settee seat aft of the galley completed this functional layout. The aft galley arrangements eliminated one of the quarter berths, opting instead for opposing settees. The galley included a two-burner stove, a single sink and a large icebox compartment. All layouts are actually quite spacious for an older 28-footer. The terrific interior is no doubt a major reason for the 28's enduring popularity. The woodworking and finish detail was adequate, however, and the original checkered fabric on the cushions can really date the boat. Engine When the Newport 28 was first introduced a Universal Atomic 4 was the standard engine. This workhorse gasoline engine has served many boats well over the years and is still viable as a power plant. Replacement parts are cheap and commonly available, and it provides plenty of oomph that pushes the 28 along at close to 6 knots. That being said, I would still look for a boat with a diesel. When the 28 II came along it was offered with either a Universal or Yanmar diesel, ranging from 11 to 18 horsepower. Again, if given the choice I'd lean toward the Yanmar. Engine access is adequate for a small boat, although servicing the stuffing box is especially challenging.

Under way Although the Newport 28 has its faults, it is by most accounts a very nice sailing boat, which makes up for a lot of warts. It is initially tender and heels early before stiffening up. Owners report that with a single reef in the main, the boat can carry a 100-percent headsail to weather in a stiff breeze and still track efficiently. Several owners report that the boat can point high, although claims of being able to sail cleanly at 30 degrees apparent seem a bit exaggerated. The boat is well balanced, adapting easily to a small autopilot. If not overloaded with gear, the easily driven Newport 28 sails very well in light air. This is an underrated attribute. The truth is, light days outnumber heavy-air days and nothing is more frustrating than trying to coax a clumsy boat along in what should be a decent sailing breeze. Many 28s on the used boat market are equipped with roller-furling headsail systems and jiffy reefing on the main.

Conclusion The Newport 28 is a good sailing boat with a spacious, well-thought-out interior. Best of all it's affordable. Sure, it's a production boat and the construction detailing is not the best. But for those looking for an entry-level boat in this size range, the Newport 28 represents a fine value.

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The Newport 28 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The  Newport 28, a fin-keeled sloop,  was designed by  C&C Design  and built in the USA by  Capital Yachts Inc.

Published Specification for the Newport 28

Underwater Profile:  Fin Keel & Spade Rudder

Hull Material:  GRP (Fibreglass)

Length Overall:  27'9"  ( 8.5m)

Waterline Length:  25'0"  ( 7.6m)

Beam:  9'6"  ( 2.9m)

Draft:  4'6"  ( 1.4m)

Rig Type:  Masthead sloop

Displacement:  7,000lb (3,175kg)

Designer:  C&C Design

Builder:  Capital Yachts Inc. (USA)

Year First Built:  1974

Year Last Built:  1981

Published Design Ratios for the Newport 28

Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 17.3

Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 45.7

Displacement/Length Ratio: 200

Comfort Ratio: 20.9

Capsize Screening Formula:   2.0

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Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the  Newport 28

1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 17.3 suggests that the Newport 28 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 45.7 means that the  Newport 28 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 200, tells us the  Newport 28 is a light-to-moderate displacement sailboat. If she's loaded with too much heavy cruising gear her performance will suffer to a degree.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 20.9 suggests that crew comfort of a  Newport 28 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a coastal cruiser with moderate stability, which is not encouraging news for anyone prone to seasickness. 

5. The Capsize Screening Formula of 2.0 tells us that a Newport 28 would not be as good a choice of sailboat for ocean passage-making, owing to the increased risk of capsize in strong winds and heavy seas when compared to a sailboat with a CSF of less than 2.0.

The Newport 28: A Review of a Popular and Practical Cruiser

Accommodation The Newport 28 has a roomy and well-lit cabin that can sleep up to five people. There is a V-berth forward with a hanging locker and storage drawers. The main saloon has a U-shaped dinette that converts to a double berth on the port side, and a single settee on the starboard side. There is also a fold-down table that can be stowed away when not in use. The galley is located aft on the port side, and has a two-burner stove, an icebox, a sink and ample storage space. The head is opposite the galley on the starboard side, and has a marine toilet, a sink and a shower. The navigation station is next to the head, and has a chart table and an electrical panel. The cockpit is large enough for four people, and has a tiller steering system. There is also a lazarette for storing extra gear.

Hull and Deck The Newport 28 has a solid fiberglass hull with a molded-in nonskid deck. The hull shape is moderate, with a fine entry, a flared bow, a beamy midsection and a reverse transom. The deck layout is simple and functional, with wide side decks, an anchor locker, two dorade vents, two hatches and four opening ports for ventilation. The cockpit has coaming lockers, two winches for the jib sheets, two winches for the halyards and reefing lines on the cabin top, and a traveler for the mainsheet behind the tiller. The boat also has lifelines, stanchions, pulpits and cleats for safety and convenience.

Mast and Rigging The Newport 28 has a single-spreader masthead sloop rig with aluminum spars. The mast is deck-stepped and supported by stainless steel wire standing rigging. The boat has a roller furling system for the genoa, which makes it easy to adjust the sail area according to the wind conditions. The mainsail has two reef points and lazy jacks for easy handling.

Keel and Rudder The Newport 28 has a fin keel with a lead ballast and a spade rudder. The keel draft is 5 feet, which gives the boat good stability and maneuverability. The rudder is balanced and responsive, and provides good steering control in all points of sail.

The above text was drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; we believe it to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.

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Newport 28 is a 27 ′ 9 ″ / 8.5 m monohull sailboat designed by C&C Design and built by Capital Yachts Corp. between 1974 and 1981.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

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.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

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.

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 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.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

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.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

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.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

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.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Review of Newport 28

Basic specs..

The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.

The boat equipped with a masthead rig. The advantage of a masthead rig is its simplicity and the fact that a given sail area - compared with a fractional rig - can be carried lower and thus with less heeling moment.

The Newport 28 is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.

The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.37 - 1.47 meter (4.49 - 4.79 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.

The boat is typically equipped with an inboard Universal Atomic 4 gasoline engine at 30 hp (22 kW). Calculated max speed is about 7.7 knots

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Newport 28 is 1.99, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.7 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Newport 28 is about 148 kg/cm, alternatively 829 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 148 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 829 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

What is Motion Comfort Ratio (MCR)?

What is L/B (Length Beam Ratio)?

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When buying anti-fouling bottom paint, it's nice to know how much to buy. The surface of the wet bottom is about 24m 2 (258 ft 2 ). Based on this, your favourite maritime shop can tell you the quantity you need.

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> > Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. 30-04-2007, 12:31   Boat: o'day 22 off shore !! 30-04-2007, 12:49   Boat: 15 foot Canoe and is good. Especially check the chainplates. Your photos didn't come through so I didn't get to see what you had sent. JohnL 30-04-2007, 13:07   Boat: o'day 22 . thanks skiprjohn ! 30-04-2007, 15:55   30-04-2007, 16:26   Boat: Gozzard 36 simply put can i take this boat off shore ! 30-04-2007, 17:08   Boat: President 43 Sportfish 30-04-2007, 18:06   Boat: 15 foot Canoe to the in a Mac 25. This 28 is twice as sturdy and will go where you want. One thing that I have noticed about the Newports is occasionally they develop blistered hulls. If you can check that out before you buy it would be good. stepped masts are perfectly ok for as long as the post is sound and the line of goes all the way to the top of the . The needs to be sound. Good luck on your decision. Regards, JohnL 30-04-2007, 19:09   Boat: President 43 Sportfish to the in a Mac 25. This 28 is twice as sturdy and will go where you want.. stepped masts are perfectly ok for as long as the compression post is sound and the line of compression goes all the way to the top of the . Regards, JohnL 30-04-2007, 19:21   Boat: Marine Trader 34DC , being designed instead as an affordable boat for club , daysailing and weekend cruising. " I know we all like to encourage folks to get out there and just do it. But encouraging someone to take chances in vessels that were never designed or built for certain conditions is not in my opinion very responsible. I know people do passages all the time in these boats but that does not mean we should represent them as "bluewater" or capable of doing more than they were built for. I see posts that say "pick your and you can do it. " You can't pick the , the weather picks you. Time after time our forecasts from the NWS turned out to be nothing more than a wild ass guess and the results would be disasterous for some of these boats. Five hours out of and the weather goes to pot and someone on one of these boats could loose there life. We have seen time after time crews taken off boats that were designed for offshore use in the after they "picked their weather." We have been on the Bahama banks in a full gale where boats have had and fittings rippied from the deck and bow pulpits twisted like pretzels. This soon after the of perfect weather. by its very nature is risky and we do no one a by encouraging foolish ventures. Those same folks that recommend "go for it" never have to deal with the consequences when things go bad. They then sit behind their computer and type out long dissertations on how foolish these folks were to go to sea in such a vessel. 30-04-2007, 20:59   Boat: o'day 22 01-05-2007, 11:46   Boat: 15 foot Canoe 22 offshore. Not a bluewater cruiser and even had a pop top (which I tied down) but I could go out in the bluewater for a day or two. Hope you've gathered a good amount of information and good luck in whatever your decision is. JohnL 19-08-2018, 19:33   opening goes almost completely to the deck. Additionally the access panel is prime for dumping onto the , which if operating at temp, could crack the block. 19-08-2018, 19:41   Boat: Wauquiez Pretorien 35 19-08-2018, 20:46   one that someone has outfitted as a boat. Despite having the and other assorted for seafaring, there's a lot that I would do to toughen it up to handle bigger waves. Redesigning the companionway/engine cover/cockpit drains would be first on my list. I'm also of a mind that almost any boat can be a boat, as long as design/build issues are addressed, and the correct installed. 19-08-2018, 22:23   Boat: Jon Sayer 1-off 46 ft fract rig sloop strip plank in W Red Cedar one that someone has outfitted as a blue boat. Despite having the and other assorted for seafaring, there's a lot that I would do to toughen it up to handle bigger waves. Redesigning the companionway/engine cover/cockpit drains would be first on my list. I'm also of a mind that almost any boat can be a blue water boat, as long as design/build issues are addressed, and the correct installed. Thread Tools Rate This Thread : Posting Rules post new threads post replies post attachments edit your posts is are code is are are are Similar Threads Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post livingstone Monohull Sailboats 67 07-07-2017 10:31 skipgundlach Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 7 26-04-2007 05:13 micoverde Forum Tech Support & Site Help 0 27-03-2007 19:56 Jacana Dollars & Cents 0 04-05-2006 03:52 Borden General Sailing Forum 4 12-04-2006 06:47 - - - - - - - Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time. BOAT OF THE YEAR Newsletters Sailboat Reviews Boating Safety Sails and Rigging Maintenance Sailing Totem Sailor & Galley Living Aboard Destinations Gear & Electronics Charter Resources Ultimate Boating Giveaway By Michael Robertson Updated: September 28, 2010 newport 27 368 Success came quickly to Capital Yachts of Harbor City, California, when it debuted the Newport 27 in 1971. The boat, designed by George Cuthbertson and George Cassian, the founders of C&C Yachts, quickly established itself on the local racing scene. The 27 was in production for about 15 years. For a 27-footer, the boat has an unusually commodious interior. Standing headroom is just over 6 feet, and the most common interior layout features a V-berth, a head, and a small hanging locker forward of the main bulkhead. Settees measuring 6 feet in length run along either side of the saloon. Two people can sit comfortably on each settee at the table, which can be folded up flush with the bulkhead when not in use; under way, this surface serves as a nav station. Aft of the settees, a small counter to port contains a sink and icebox access. Opposite is another counter with a recessed two-burner alcohol stove. Variations on this layout include a starboard quarter berth, a fixed dinette with raised seating fore and aft, and an aft-placed head. Regardless of the layout, oiled teak was used liberally, its warm traditional aesthetic spoiled somewhat by the adjacent wood-patterned Formica that covers all horizontal surfaces. Construction is typical for the era and the price point. The hull is hand laid, and the keel is lead. All through-hulls are bronze, but they’re fitted with PVC gate valves. Dry storage seems endless, but tankage is inadequate for longer than a weekend cruise; the holding tank is only 6 gallons. Tiller steering is standard, and the underbody features a fin keel and a balanced spade rudder. Early models draw a modest 4 foot 3 inches; the Mark II models have 5-foot-2-inch draft for improved upwind performance. Displacing 6,000 pounds, either version scoots along in light air, but both are tender. As wind and boat speeds increase, so does weather helm. On my boat, a Mark II, an Autohelm 1000 tillerpilot could only manage so much weather helm, and I often reduced sail earlier than I might have otherwise done. The traveler is forward of the companionway. Friction between the traveler and its track makes it difficult and dangerous to adjust it if the mainsheet is under any significant load. Installing a modern traveler should join replacing the PVC through-hull valves at the top of any improvements list. Most Newport 27s came with an inboard auxiliary, either a gasoline-powered Atomic 4 or, later, an 11-horsepower Universal diesel. Access to the engine on either inboard version is excellent. Used Newport 27s list between $10,000 and $18,000, depending on condition and the upgrades made. While not a stout offshore cruiser and no longer a competitive racer, the Newport 27 is still a capable, inexpensive daysailer that, when upgraded and outfitted accordingly, can deliver modest coastal cruising to a couple or a singlehander. Newport 27 LOA 27′ 0″ (8.23 m.) LWL 22′ 4″ (6.81 m.) Beam 9′ 2″ (2.79 m.) Draft (early/Mark II) 4′ 3″/5′ 2″ (1.30/1.57 m.) Sail Area (100%) 360 sq. ft. (33.44 sq. m.) Ballast 2,400 lb. (1,088 kg.) Displacement 6,000 lb. (2,721 kg.) Ballast/D .40 D/L 241 SA/D 17.4 Water 14 gal. (53 l.) Fuel 19 gal. (72 l.) Engine Atomic 4 (gas) or Universal (diesel) Designer Cuthbertson & Cassian Michael Robertson and his wife sailed their Newport 27, Del Viento, from Ventura, California, to Florida via most of Central America. That was in 1996 and 1997. They plan to go cruising again soon, with their two young daughters. More: 21 - 30 ft , before 2000 , Coastal Cruising , monohull , Sailboat Reviews , Sailboats , sailboats classic plastic More Sailboats Sailboat Review: Dufour 41 Pre-Owned: 1988 Hylas 47 Catalina Introduces the 6 Series Sailboat Preview: Elan GT6 Explorer Best Practices for Boat-Show Shopping Savoring Superior: A Great Lakes Cruise To Remember Point Your Compass Due South, Bitter End Yacht Club Reopens October 23rd. Digital Edition Customer Service Privacy Policy Terms of Use Email Newsletters Cruising World Sailing World Salt Water Sportsman Sport Fishing Wakeboarding NEWPORT 28 Detailed Review If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of NEWPORT 28. Built by Capital Yachts Corp. and designed by C&C Design, the boat was first built in 1974. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 8.46. Its sail area/displacement ratio 17.33. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Universal, runs on Gas. NEWPORT 28 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about NEWPORT 28 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs. Boat Information Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, contributions, who designed the newport 28. NEWPORT 28 was designed by C&C Design. Who builds NEWPORT 28? NEWPORT 28 is built by Capital Yachts Corp.. When was NEWPORT 28 first built? NEWPORT 28 was first built in 1974. How long is NEWPORT 28? NEWPORT 28 is 7.62 m in length. What is mast height on NEWPORT 28? NEWPORT 28 has a mast height of 9.91 m. Member Boats at HarborMoor Forum Listing Marketplace Advanced Search About The Boat Boat Review Forum SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more! Newport 27 vs Ranger 28 vs Cal 30 Add to quote Hello sailors, I am about to buy an old sailing boat here in California and I have done extensive research on several used boats for sale that would fit my budget and my needs ending up selecting these three. I am from Europe so we usually have completely different boats over there and I have never sailed any of these boats before but I have been on a Ranger 28 and on a Newport 30. I will probably sail mostly on week-ends short distances to Catalina, channel islands and other close coastal destinations. The Newport is from 84, the Ranger is from 75 and the Cal is from 69. They are all in pretty good conditions. Engines are diesel. Cal has an atomic 4 (needs work). Ranger has a Yanmar 1MG10 (woks but has a few leaks). The Newport a Universal Inboard Universal Diesel 5411. The Cal is the one that needs most work being the oldest... sails and engine work is needed, while the Newport and the Ranger are ready to sail. The Newport is in good condition. The Ranger has bad interior and the hull needs to be repainted, maybe also the main sail should go. I personally love the look of the Ranger though even if I know some people will disagree. I also feel it's a very good classic racer. They all fit my budget with the Cal and the Ranger being cheaper than the Newport. I would like to hear your opinion on which one sails the best in most weather conditions. Which one is the best built and also safest in a possible longer trip. Ideally I would like to go as far as Baja California and San Francisco. Pretty much which one you would go for if you were me. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts about these boats as I am not sure which one I should go for. Obviously the Newport seems to be the one that would give me less problems but I am not in love with the look and style of the boat. Thank you for your advice. Cheers   The Ranger 28 is a handsome boat, esp if you like the 'tumblehome' look, Mull did a great job on that. But she's a bit twitchy in a breeze, esp downwind, like so many early 70s IOR influenced designs. The mainsail is extreme high aspect and doesn't do much for the boat, and the headsails are oversized for the same reason. Of your list, I'd probably go for the Newport, since it's a decade newer and has the fewest issues by the sound of it.   Kris1975 said: I would like to hear your opinion on which one s ails the best in most weather conditions . Which one is the best built and also safest in a possible longer trip . Ideally I would like to go as far as Baja California and San Francisco. Pretty much which one you would go for if you were me. Click to expand... Thanks guys, I was going for the Cal 30 but my friends from the sailing club thought it needed too much repairs to sail again. Any other boat under 30/33ft that you would recommend worth looking at? I am not willing to spend a fortune. This is just a boat I would keep for a couple of years to then eventually upgrade to a more powerful bigger boat.   The Ranger 29 is a much better-mannered boat than the 28, and a better cruising boat. As Lazer said, an Ericson 27 or 29 would fit the bill too, and there should be plenty of those around your area, they have a good reputation. Some examples 'locally' (Sail) Cruiser Boats For Sale   Looked at one Ranger 28 in SoCal but it had major soft deck issues and leaks. The one listed at $2900 looks too good to be true. Nice boat though. IOR boats have problems when over canvassed, if you don't sail them like a stupid racer, they are fine. The Newport 28 is an improved version of the 27, same hull different deck, etc that I'd look for if you like the Newports. The owner of the one for sale in Dana Point is a nut. Might have bought it but he wouldn't show it and was a total jerk on the phone. The Cal 30 is a solid boat but if if that one needs a lot of work, they better pay you to buy it as repairs would probably exceed value of boat. Agree on the Ranger 29 but the only one recently for sale was a bit of a mess. Cheap but too much work for me to get it back in shape so passed. I've been looking for a similar sized boat and had to go to SF to find one with good equipment and not needing a ton of work. If you want to go that far afield, believe there is a Yankee 30 there that sounded interesting. Good S&S design and well built boats that have done a lot of ocean miles. yankee3 mk 3 sailboat S&S design, rebuilt diesel   The Cal 30 I saw is in my marina and it looks okay. It's a 50 years old boat so of course it has issues and needs work. The Newport I saw it today and it was a disaster. The bilge pump didn't work, it was rusty and the hull is probably rotting. I can't believe they try to sell these boats advertising them as good. The Ranger has also issues but out of three is probably the best one and can already sail. The keel is rusty and there is signs of corrosion. There is electrolytes on the propeller which will probably have to be replaced. The bottom definitely needs a paint job, the main sail must be replaced and the interiors are bad which is not a big deal. I wonder if a good bottom paint job will be able to get rid of the rust and how much it would cost to do that here in LA.   Kris1975 said: The keel is rusty and there is signs of corrosion.. Click to expand... One thing that would concern me about all three boats is that the engines are old and probably raw water cooled. If they need replacement or major rebuild, the cost could be as much or more than what you pay for the boat.   Sounds like none are real keepers - I don' know the boat market in CA but here in Florida I would tell you to keep looking - used boats are a dime a dozen and will frequently pop up for sale - personally in your size I would look for a Cal 29 - very good sailor, well built - usually fairly cheap. Why buy a fixer upper when with a little patience you can have one ready to go - don't get to anxious to buy something - you will end up overpaying.   ?             176.4K members Top Contributors this Month Forums New posts Unanswered threads Register Top Posts Email What's new New posts New Posts (legacy) Latest activity New media Media New media New comments Boat Info Downloads Weekly Quiz Topic FAQ 10000boatnames.com Classifieds Sell Your Boat Used Gear for Sale Parts General Marine Parts Hunter Beneteau Catalina MacGregor Oday Help Terms of Use Monday Mail Subscribe Monday Mail Unsubscribe I'm considering buying a NewPort 30 Thread starter Hillbillybuddha Start date Jun 3, 2020 Brand-Specific Forums Hillbillybuddha I sailed a lot when I was younger. Haven't sailed much since the 90s. But my wife and I want to spend a couple years sailing the Caribbean. We've saved up about $20k for a boat and we talked to a real estate agent yesterday about putting our house on the market. Anyway, it's a 1982 Newport. The gentleman we would buy the boat from bought it almost 4 months ago. Then covid happened, shelter in place, lost his job and needs to sell it. He showed me the bill of sale and her bought it for $6I more then he's asking because he just doesn't want to deal with it. He got a survey when he bought it and it looks good. He also got a separate engine inspection and the mechanic found a pin hole leak on the heat exchanger but said, other than that, the engine is in great shape. I'm wondering if this would be a good boat to sail down the coast of California, across Panama and around the Caribbean. I should also note that my wife and I have already signed up for the first 3 ASA classes and we're just waiting for the place to reopen after covid. Also, is there anything we should look at, specific to newports?   SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John Well not sure if there is a specific question. Newport’s are a good boat. If you and your wife can get along in 300-400 sq ft then you have the makings of a great adventure. Selling everything, buying a boat, and going out on the open sea sounds like a terrific beginning to adventure. There is a lot to consider. Not the least is how are you going to navigate through the Panama Canal. Another possibility is to participate in a Caribbean charter to get a feel of cruising. Good luck.   I've heard the Canal is closed to pleasure craft right now. Of course, you won't be there very soon but it's something to keep focused on. Find out if the rigging is older than 10 years. That's something I'd be concerned about in terms of going offshore. A pinhole in the exhaust is an easy fix.   Hillbillybuddha said: I sailed a lot when I was younger. Haven't sailed much since the 90s. But my wife and I want to spend a couple years sailing the Caribbean. We've saved up about $20k for a boat and we talked to a real estate agent yesterday about putting our house on the market. Anyway, it's a 1982 Newport. The gentleman we would buy the boat from bought it almost 4 months ago. Then covid happened, shelter in place, lost his job and needs to sell it. He showed me the bill of sale and her bought it for $6I more then he's asking because he just doesn't want to deal with it. He got a survey when he bought it and it looks good. He also got a separate engine inspection and the mechanic found a pin hole leak on the heat exchanger but said, other than that, the engine is in great shape. I'm wondering if this would be a good boat to sail down the coast of California, across Panama and around the Caribbean. I should also note that my wife and I have already signed up for the first 3 ASA classes and we're just waiting for the place to reopen after covid. Also, is there anything we should look at, specific to newports? Click to expand Alan Gomes said: The Newport 30 is a decent boat but nothing amazing. If he is asking $20K it's not grossly overpriced but certainly not a bargain, either Click to expand nightowle said: I've heard the Canal is closed to pleasure craft right now. Of course, you won't be there very soon but it's something to keep focused on. Find out if the rigging is older than 10 years. That's something I'd be concerned about in terms of going offshore. A pinhole in the exhaust is an easy fix. Click to expand Hillbillybuddha said: Oh, no. He's asking less than $9k. Which would leave us enough to update a few things. Autopilot, maybe a/c, update the fridge, etc. And normally I wouldn't except a seller's survey (and I probably shouldn't here) but it is the survey from when he bought the boat a few months ago. The fact that he wasn't a seller when he got the survey makes me a little more inclined to trust it, but I'll probably get one anyway. Since I want to haul it out and paint the bottom (it was done 18 months ago and survey said the antifouling looked to be in good shape) I just don't want to have to think of painting the bottom while I'm enjoying the Caribbean. The survey also suggested changing 2 of the seacocks on the thru hulls. Click to expand Universal diesel 5416 2 cylinder. Recently had new filters and fluids, the raw water / fresh water pump was replaced and the Hurth marine gear fluid was recently changed. But the survey said that the engine mount bolts were loose so the engine should be checked to see if it's inline and true and then have the bolts tightened.   please send lots of pictures of your adventure here. we love pictures of great adventures   There was a Newport 30 on the hard in a boatyard I frequented. I always liked the hull shape. In particular the forefoot was vee shaped and I always thought that would make an easy motion in waves. I think the interior has the engine in the cabin a little offset from centerline. Also, I think the propeller and shaft are offset too. I wondered how this would effect steerage under power. Otherwise it's a boat of the 70's not really designed for live aboard. It has a bit of a cramped interior and not the kind or storage you would want for a long cruise. There are 3 versions of this boat - all designed by Gary Mull - which are similar. Gary Mull was a great designer whose designs included my beloved Ranger 29, the venerable Ranger 23, the PHRF beater Ranger 26 and many others. The Newport 30-3 looks to be the most cruise friendly version.   there are to concepts for cruising on a sailboat: campers and condos (my terms) most sailors today want modern condos. push button everything. computers and battery banks and electronic everywhere. all very expensive and hard to keep in a salty environment. i sail camper style myself. more sailing, less fixing for me. you do need camping skills which i have and enjoy. in 1969 the average length vessel for world sailing cruisers was 29'. not today. no room for the condo gear. most sailors today want the vessel to sail it self while they ride. i am very old school by choice. my crew and i do the camping work and sail the vessel manually. i think sailing is way more fun than riding. that is my choice. not many agree to sail manually like i do. if you like a camping life style. that 30 ft boat will be great for two. i prefer the camping style for cruising on a sailboat. my old alden is a camper. i sail with a big crew and we do everything manually. life is choices. 30' is a great size for two camper style sailors. send back pictures please, jon   jon hansen said: there are to concepts for cruising on a sailboat: campers and condos (my terms) most sailors today want modern condos. push button everything. computers and battery banks and electronic everywhere. all very expensive and hard to keep in a salty environment. i sail camper style myself. more sailing, less fixing for me. you do need camping skills which i have and enjoy. in 1969 the average length vessel for world sailing cruisers was 29'. not today. no room for the condo gear. most sailors today want the vessel to sail it self while they ride. i am very old school by choice. my crew and i do the camping work and sail the vessel manually. i think sailing is way more fun than riding. that is my choice. not many agree to sail manually like i do. if you like a camping life style. that 30 ft boat will be great for two. i prefer the camping style for cruising on a sailboat. my old alden is a camper. i sail with a big crew and we do everything manually. life is choices. 30' is a great size for two camper style sailors. send back pictures please, jon Click to expand Kings Gambit I personally doubt that you will much enjoy sailing west to east in the Caribbean on a beamy, 30-ft boat built for the Newport to Catalina run across a 26 n.mi. channel. Boats sailing the Caribbean these days tend to be nearer 40 ft, often larger. The trip you are contemplating requires gear, even if “harbor hopping.” So, your camper’s tent will likely be full of “stuff.” As far as sailing down the CA coast, it depends on where you are starting and when you will leave, as well as on your experience, as to its practicality; unless, perhaps, your wish is only to blow down from where ever you are straight to San Diego, which requires overnighting, and thus watch standing. Does the boat have two sets of adequate ground tackle, a windlass, dinghy & outboard, solar panels (to power your fridge), radar, Bimini, dodger, chart table/nav station, etc? A friend of mine bought one of those vintage Newport models to travel up the CA coast from Long Beach. Got as far as Santa Barbara on the second try, then back home. Traded it up for a Catalina 34. The ASA series can prepare you for local sailing and short-distance cruising. But you should, IMHO, have a couple of years worth (say, 40 trips each year of one to three nights each trip, average) of hands-on experience with short-distance cruising and anchoring before making the trip you describe. That way you’ll better understand what you are asking of yourselves. Also, I think you will find difficulty getting insurance to sail south of Turtle Bay in Baja California anytime before November 1st. The folks I know who the have done the west coast-Panama-Caribbean trip and who ended up in FL or elsewhere in the GOM did so on 38 to 40-ft boats: Cascade 38 & Gulfstar 38 (couples) & Irwin 40 (two guys) and all had extensive sailing experience.   jon hansen said: if you like a camping life style. that 30 ft boat will be great for two. i prefer the camping style for cruising on a sailboat. my old alden is a camper. 30' is a great size for two camper style sailors. Click to expand lol. enjoyed that, had a good laugh. go back and reread what i said tom sawyer, not. 'kings' your great.   Hillbillybuddha said: ............And normally I wouldn't except a seller's survey (and I probably shouldn't here) but it is the survey from when he bought the boat a few months ago. The fact that he wasn't a seller when he got the survey makes me a little more inclined to trust it, but I'll probably get one anyway........... Click to expand i'm related to gov. bradford on the mayflower. i loved the name Pilgrim. bradfords good buddy was john alden. john alden designed my boat. 'the circle of life' , ain't that fun my old alden is a camper style sailboat. as i referred to.   jon hansen said: hillbilly, kings, you need to watch this video. this is a great video of a "camper" style of sailing. yepper, "camper" style. i find this way more fun than condo style sailing, i find it allows for a much superior ride. i find it "the only way to go to sea" Click to expand A Rawson 30 is a full-keel boat of 12,000# displacement, 9-ft beam. Your Newport 30 is a fin keel of 8,000# displacement, > 10.5 ft beam. On the surface of it, the R30 is a much more sea-capable vessel. A boat’s length is not the only consideration. But, if you’ve done all of this once before, why the need for ASA courses? You’re talking several hundred $$ for the both of you.   This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Accept Learn more… 271 IMAGES The Newport 28 Sailboat Newport 28 Used Boat Review When To Make Nifty Newport 28 Sailboat Your Own Newport 28 Newport 28 Newport 28 VIDEO 2014 Jeanneau 509so Performance Cruiser Sailboat for sale By: Ian Van Tuyl Marina Del Rey California Sailing on Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY Amazing boat fits in a box 2023 Sea Fox 268 Traveler Our Biggest Ever Upgrade 39. The TRUTH about my Electric Motor & How a Nor'Sea 27 Sails Offshore! 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It was also my first "big boat" with inboard diesel engine, self tailing winches, wheel steering with autopilot, roller furling headsail, spinnaker in sock, marine head with holding tank, pressure hot and cold water, etc. Newport 28 The displacement is 7,000 pounds and working sail area is a shade less than 400 square feet, making the Newport 28 comparable in weight and sail area to other boats of the period, such as the Irwin 28, Sabre 28, S2 8.5 and Hunter 28.5. Construction The Newport 28 was a production boat through and through, and although its scantlings were not ... NEWPORT 28 It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat. A cat with a number 0.6 is likely to sail 6kts in 10kts wind, a cat with a number of 0.7 is likely to sail at 7kts in 10kts wind. KSP = (Lwl*SA÷D)^0.5*0.5 Newport 28 The boat is raced in both Performance Handicap Racing Fleet and one-design competition. [5]In a 2000 used boat review for Practical Sailor, Darrell Nicholson concluded, "The Newport 28 is a good entry-level cruiser-racer for someone wanting a reasonable combination of accommodations and performance, as long as you're not too persnickety about details. Newport 28 II Designed by C&C, back in the days when C&C was confident enough to farm out its design team to other builders, the Newport 28 was, and still is, a handsome boat. Good looks, however, didn't necessarily translate into good quality, and nobody will ever accuse Capital Yachts of overbuilding the 28. The Newport 28 Sailboat The Newport 28 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators. The ... The Newport 28: A Review of a Popular and Practical Cruiser. Accommodation The Newport 28 has a roomy and well-lit cabin that can sleep up to five people. There is a V-berth forward with a hanging locker and storage drawers. The main saloon has a U-shaped dinette that converts ... Review of Newport 28 Mk II The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Newport 28 Mk II is about 142 kg/cm, alternatively 797 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 142 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 797 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch. NEWPORT 28 Boat Review Forum. SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, ... And your review of your newport 28 suggests that you and your wife are quite satisfied with her. Thanks for the encouragement via tackesailor NEWPORT 28 MARK II "VOLIER" Download Boat Record PDF . Notes. Based on the same hull as the NEWPORT 28-1, this version featured an updated rudder and keel as well as completely redesigned coach roof and interior. The NEWPORT 28 was hugely successful with more than 1000 boats built (including both versions). Newport 28 vs. Catalina 27 Boat Review Forum. SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, ... The Catalina 27 is a nice boat, but, IMHO, the Newport 28 is a nicer boat and is more a 'big boat' than the Catalina. Good luck to you, Barry . Barry Lenoble Sound's Great, 2011 Jeanneau 409 ... Review of Newport 28 The Newport 28 is equipped with a finn keel. A boat with a fin keel is more manoeuvrable but has less directional stability than a similar boat with a long keel. The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.37 - 1.47 meter (4.49 - 4.79 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below. Newport 28 Newport 28 is a 27′ 9″ / 8.5 m monohull sailboat designed by C&C Design and built by Capital Yachts Corp. between 1974 and 1981. ... 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 ... Review of Newport 28 The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Newport 28 is about 148 kg/cm, alternatively 829 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 148 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 829 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch. What is the best 28 ft for the money The next best and most boat for the money is a Hunter 28... not a Hunter 28.5. The Pearson 28 is the next best followed by the Hunter 28.5.u000bu000bThe main reason for the rating is the walk through swim platform offer by both the Catalina 28 and the Hunter 28! Great for the family getting on and off the boat and into the water. 28' newport blue water ? From the Sailing review: "Good looks, however, didn't necessarily translate into good quality, and nobody will ever accuse Capital Yachts of overbuilding the 28. In fact, many construction flaws and cost-cutting measures have been well documented over the years. At the same time, however, the boat was never intended to be an offshore cruiser or racer, being designed instead as an affordable ... Newport 28 The newport 28 isn''t. You spend too much time wondering when something else is going to break. I would rather you waste your money of a Hunter. Reply Like. S. SailNet Archive Discussion starter. 87689 posts · Joined 1999. #3 · Feb 20, 2002. The Newport 28 is a well finished boat, sails well and is easy to handle. Newport 27 Boat Review Advertisement. Most Newport 27s came with an inboard auxiliary, either a gasoline-powered Atomic 4 or, later, an 11-horsepower Universal diesel. Access to the engine on either inboard version is excellent. Used Newport 27s list between $10,000 and $18,000, depending on condition and the upgrades made. NEWPORT 28: Reviews, Specifications, Built, Engine If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of NEWPORT 28. Built by Capital Yachts Corp. and designed by C&C Design, the boat was first built in 1974. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 8.46. Its sail area/displacement ratio 17.33. Newport 27 vs Ranger 28 vs Cal 30 The one listed at $2900 looks too good to be true. Nice boat though. IOR boats have problems when over canvassed, if you don't sail them like a stupid racer, they are fine. The Newport 28 is an improved version of the 27, same hull different deck, etc that I'd look for if you like the Newports. The owner of the one for sale in Dana Point is a nut. I'm considering buying a NewPort 30 Bavaria 38E Alamitos Bay. Jun 4, 2020. #13. I personally doubt that you will much enjoy sailing west to east in the Caribbean on a beamy, 30-ft boat built for the Newport to Catalina run across a 26 n.mi. channel. Boats sailing the Caribbean these days tend to be nearer 40 ft, often larger. catamaran gulet motorboat powerboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht