Morgan 28
Description
The Morgan 28, designed by Charles Morgan and produced by Morgan Yachts from 1969 to 1971 (with 157 hulls built), captures the transitional CCA/IOR racer-cruiser spirit through its keel/centerboard and spade rudder design, offering versatile shallow-draft access (3 ft board-up, 6.67 ft down) for coastal gunkholing in areas like Florida bays or the Chesapeake while delivering spirited performance for club racing. At 27.83 feet LOA with a 9-foot beam, 23.75-foot LWL, and 7,600-pound displacement (including 3,000 pounds of lead ballast), it hoists 401 square feet of sail in a masthead sloop rig, posting a sail area/displacement ratio of 16.66 for lively handling—comfort ratio 25.19, displacement/length 253, hull speed 6.53 knots—that excels in light to moderate winds with surprising speed and a dry ride, though it's tender under full canvas, points modestly stock (close reach at best due to sheeting angles) but improves markedly with cabin top jib tracks and rigging tweaks, demands early reefing in breeze, and requires vigilant tiller work without autopilot.
Construction Details
| Designer | Charles Morgan |
|---|---|
| Builder | Morgan Yachts |
| Length | 28.000 ft |
| LOA | 27.830 ft |
| LWL | 23.750 ft |
| Beam | 9.000 ft |
| Displacement | 7600 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.670 ft |
| Min Draft | 3.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36.67 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11 ft |
| p | 31.50 ft |
| e | 12.67 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.67 ft | 11 ft | 31.50 ft | 12.67 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Blueprints
Sails
Morgan 28 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 31.5 ft - (9601 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 12.67 ft - (3862 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.48 ft - (10205 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.63 ° |
| Diagonal | 33.67 ft - (10263 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 204.1 ft² |
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Morgan 28 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 13.5 ft - (4115 mm) |
| Leech | 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 107.82 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.86 ft - (3615 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.82 ° |
| Area | * 201.66 ft² |
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Morgan 28 - GENOA
| Luff | 36.5 ft - (11125 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19 ft - (5791 mm) |
| Leech | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 146.73 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.14 ft - (4919 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 15.17 ° |
| Area | * 294.49 ft² |
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Morgan 28 - GENOA
| Luff | 36.5 ft - (11125 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 17.42 ft - (5310 mm) |
| Leech | 34.75 ft - (10592 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.09 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.4 ft - (4999 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.98 ° |
| Area | * 299.35 ft² |
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Morgan 28 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 36.37 ft - (11086 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.15 ft - (5532 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.46 ft - (10199 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 495 ft² |
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Morgan 28 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 36.37 ft - (11086 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 612 ft² |
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