Merit 28
Description
The MERIT 28 is a compact cruiser designed by Nelson Marek. With her light displacement hull, she offers spirited performance, Her generous sail plan delivers excellent light-air performance. Well-suited for coastal cruising with occasional overnight passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | Nelson Marek |
|---|---|
| Length | 28.000 ft |
| LOA | 27.920 ft |
| LWL | 24.250 ft |
| Beam | 9.000 ft |
| Displacement | 4000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.330 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37.83 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11 ft |
| p | 32.75 ft |
| e | 12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.83 ft | 11 ft | 32.75 ft | 12 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32.75 ft - (9982 mm) |
| Foot | * 12 ft - (3658 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.33 ft - (10464 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 34.48 ft - (10510 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 196.27 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 31.52 ft - (9607 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.36 ft - (4377 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.78 ft - (8467 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.65 ft - (3856 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 199.42 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 37.43 ft - (11409 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.58 ft - (5358 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.43 ft - (10799 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 308.74 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 37.43 ft - (11409 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 629.95 ft² |
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