Yankee 28
Description
The Yankee 28 is a classic compact cruiser/racer from the early 1970s, designed by Robert Finch and built by Yankee Yachts Inc. (Santa Ana, California) between 1971 and 1974. It's part of Yankee's respected lineup of solidly constructed fiberglass sailboats (similar to the Yankee 24 Seahorse, 30, and 38 we've covered), known for high build quality that holds up well today—often sought after on the used market for their durability and value. Finch's design emphasizes a moderate-displacement hull with good light-air performance (generous sail plan), a comfortable sea-kindly motion (thanks to substantial displacement for the size), and versatility for coastal cruising, club racing, or occasional overnights/passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | Robert Finch |
|---|---|
| Builder | Yankee Yachts |
| Length | 2.750 ft |
| LOA | 27.750 ft |
| LWL | 21.870 ft |
| Beam | 8.500 ft |
| Displacement | 6500 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.670 ft |
| Year Built | 1971 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.75 ft |
| p | 30.75 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 ft | 11.75 ft | 30.75 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Yankee 28 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 30.75 ft - (9373 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.69 ft - (9659 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 32 ft - (9754 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 157.02 ft² |
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Yankee 28 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 32.5 ft - (9906 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 13.75 ft - (4191 mm) |
| Leech | 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.26 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.78 ft - (3591 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 13 ° |
| Area | * 191.37 ft² |
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Yankee 28 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 34.75 ft - (10592 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 13.25 ft - (4039 mm) |
| Leech | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 100.26 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.78 ft - (3591 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 9.21 ° |
| Area | * 204.61 ft² |
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Yankee 28 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 30.3 ft - (9235 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.61 ft - (4758 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.23 ft - (7995 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.51 ft - (4118 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 204.7 ft² |
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Yankee 28 - GENOA
| Luff | * 35.98 ft - (10967 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.01 ft - (5794 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.8 ft - (10302 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.62 ft - (5371 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 316.98 ft² |
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Yankee 28 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 20.5 ft - (6248 mm) |
| Leech | 33.25 ft - (10135 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 554 ft² |
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Yankee 28 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 35.98 ft - (10967 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.15 ft - (6447 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.15 ft - (6447 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 647 ft² |
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