Northwest 28
Description
The Northwest 28 is a compact fiberglass cruising sailboat built by Northwest Yacht Constructors Ltd. in the United States, with production limited to 1983 (exact number built unknown, but likely very few given the short run). Designer is not specified in available records, but it aligns with the builder's focus on practical Pacific Northwest cruisers. Featuring a fin keel for stability and upwind performance, and a masthead sloop rig for simple handling, it's designed for coastal day sailing or short overnights with a sea-kindly motion from its moderate displacement. The interior is cozy for 2-4: V-berth forward, compact head, small galley, and saloon settees that convert to berths. Auxiliary power was typically a small diesel (e.g., 15-20 hp).
Construction Details
| Designer | Ted Moreau |
|---|---|
| Builder | Northwest Yacht Constructors Ltd. |
| Length | 28.000 ft |
| LOA | 27.670 ft |
| LWL | 23.000 ft |
| Beam | 9.500 ft |
| Displacement | 7000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.830 ft |
| Year Built | 1983 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 30.75 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.75 ft |
| p | 26.50 ft |
| e | 13.20 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.75 ft | 10.75 ft | 26.50 ft | 13.20 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Northwest 28 - GENOA
| Luff | * 30.95 ft - (9434 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.55 ft - (5349 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.92 ft - (8815 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.12 ft - (4913 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 249.45 ft² |
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Northwest 28 - GENOA
| Luff | 30.75 ft - (9373 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16.083 ft - (4902 mm) |
| Leech | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 135.44 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.56 ft - (4438 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.87 ° |
| Area | * 223.85 ft² |
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Northwest 28 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 30.95 ft - (9434 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.74 ft - (5407 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.47 ft - (8678 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 412 ft² |
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