Ajax 28
Description
The Ajax 28 is a compact fiberglass racer-cruiser designed by C&C Design Group and built by Ajax Marine in Canada from 1978 to 1982. As one of the smaller offerings from the prolific C&C team (known for performance-oriented boats like the C&C 27), the Ajax 28 was aimed at weekend sailors and club racers seeking a trailerable, responsive vessel for coastal waters or lakes. With its fin keel, spade rudder, and masthead sloop rig, it delivers agile handling and good upwind performance, though some owners note its lightweight construction can feel tender in heavy gusts. Production was limited (fewer than 50 hulls), making it rare today, but it's praised for its simple lines and value—often compared to the Aloha 28 but with a sportier edge.
Construction Details
| Designer | Cuthbertson and Cassian |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ajax Marine |
| LOA | 27.950 ft |
| LWL | 23.170 ft |
| Beam | 9.000 ft |
| Displacement | 6200 lb |
| Ballast | 2700 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.20 ft |
| p | 31 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.50 ft | 11.20 ft | 31 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.93 ft - (9732 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 32.24 ft - (9827 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 158.3 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 30.54 ft - (9309 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.73 ft - (4490 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.7 ft - (8138 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.88 ft - (3926 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 196.64 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.27 ft - (11055 mm) |
| Foot | * 18 ft - (5486 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.22 ft - (10430 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.8 ft - (5121 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 304.69 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 35.25 ft - (10744 mm) |
| Foot | 16.25 ft - (4953 mm) |
| Leech | 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.09 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.13 ft - (4612 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.32 ° |
| Area | * 266.7 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Foot | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Leech | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 527 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 36.27 ft - (11055 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 20.16 ft - (6145 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.16 ft - (6145 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 622 ft² |
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