The Newport 28 Sailboat
Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Newport 28, a fin-keeled sloop, was designed by C&C Design and built in the USA by Capital Yachts Inc.

A Newport 28

Published Specification for the Newport 28

Underwater Profile: Fin Keel & Spade Rudder

Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)

Length Overall: 27'9" (8.5m)

Waterline Length: 25'0" (7.6m)

Beam: 9'6" (2.9m)

Draft: 4'6" (1.4m)

Rig Type: Masthead sloop

Displacement: 7,000lb (3,175kg)

Designer: C&C Design

Builder: Capital Yachts Inc. (USA)

Year First Built: 1974

Year Last Built: 1981

Published Design Ratios for the Newport 28

Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 17.3

Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 45.7

Displacement/Length Ratio: 200

Comfort Ratio: 20.9

Capsize Screening Formula: 2.0

Summary Analysis of the Design Ratios for the Newport 28

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1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 17.3 suggests that the Newport 28 will, in the right conditions, approach her maximum hull speed readily and satisfy the sailing performance expectations of most cruising sailors.

2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 45.7 means that the Newport 28 will stand up well to her canvas in a blow, helping her to power through the waves.

3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 200, tells us the Newport 28 is a light-to-moderate displacement sailboat. If she's loaded with too much heavy cruising gear her performance will suffer to a degree.

4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 20.9 suggests that crew comfort of a Newport 28 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a coastal cruiser with moderate stability, which is not encouraging news for anyone prone to seasickness.

5. The Capsize Screening Formula of 2.0 tells us that a Newport 28 would not be as good a choice of sailboat for ocean passage-making, owing to the increased risk of capsize in strong winds and heavy seas when compared to a sailboat with a CSF of less than 2.0.

The Newport 28: A Review of a Popular and Practical Cruiser

Accommodation
The Newport 28 has a roomy and well-lit cabin that can sleep up to five people. There is a V-berth forward with a hanging locker and storage drawers. The main saloon has a U-shaped dinette that converts to a double berth on the port side, and a single settee on the starboard side. There is also a fold-down table that can be stowed away when not in use. The galley is located aft on the port side, and has a two-burner stove, an icebox, a sink and ample storage space. The head is opposite the galley on the starboard side, and has a marine toilet, a sink and a shower. The navigation station is next to the head, and has a chart table and an electrical panel. The cockpit is large enough for four people, and has a tiller steering system. There is also a lazarette for storing extra gear.

Hull and Deck
The Newport 28 has a solid fiberglass hull with a molded-in nonskid deck. The hull shape is moderate, with a fine entry, a flared bow, a beamy midsection and a reverse transom. The deck layout is simple and functional, with wide side decks, an anchor locker, two dorade vents, two hatches and four opening ports for ventilation. The cockpit has coaming lockers, two winches for the jib sheets, two winches for the halyards and reefing lines on the cabin top, and a traveler for the mainsheet behind the tiller. The boat also has lifelines, stanchions, pulpits and cleats for safety and convenience.

Mast and Rigging
The Newport 28 has a single-spreader masthead sloop rig with aluminum spars. The mast is deck-stepped and supported by stainless steel wire standing rigging. The boat has a roller furling system for the genoa, which makes it easy to adjust the sail area according to the wind conditions. The mainsail has two reef points and lazy jacks for easy handling.

Keel and Rudder
The Newport 28 has a fin keel with a lead ballast and a spade rudder. The keel draft is 5 feet, which gives the boat good stability and maneuverability. The rudder is balanced and responsive, and provides good steering control in all points of sail.

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