This 28 is twice as sturdy and will go where you want. One thing that I have noticed about the Newports is occasionally they develop blistered hulls. If you can check that out before you buy it would be good.
stepped masts are perfectly ok for as long as the post is sound and the line of goes all the way to the top of the . The needs to be sound.
Good luck on your decision.
Regards, JohnL
30-04-2007, 19:09
Boat: President 43 Sportfish
to the in a Mac 25.
This 28 is twice as sturdy and will go where you want..
stepped masts are perfectly ok for as long as the compression post is sound and the line of compression goes all the way to the top of the .
Regards, JohnL
30-04-2007, 19:21
Boat: Marine Trader 34DC
, being designed instead as an affordable boat for club , daysailing and weekend cruising. "
I know we all like to encourage folks to get out there and just do it. But encouraging someone to take chances in vessels that were never designed or built for certain conditions is not in my opinion very responsible. I know people do passages all the time in these boats but that does not mean we should represent them as "bluewater" or capable of doing more than they were built for. I see posts that say "pick your and you can do it. " You can't pick the , the weather picks you. Time after time our forecasts from the NWS turned out to be nothing more than a wild ass guess and the results would be disasterous for some of these boats. Five hours out of and the weather goes to pot and someone on one of these boats could loose there life. We have seen time after time crews taken off boats that were designed for offshore use in the after they "picked their weather." We have been on the Bahama banks in a full gale where boats have had and fittings rippied from the deck and bow pulpits twisted like pretzels. This soon after the of perfect weather. by its very nature is risky and we do no one a by encouraging foolish ventures. Those same folks that recommend "go for it" never have to deal with the consequences when things go bad. They then sit behind their computer and type out long dissertations on how foolish these folks were to go to sea in such a vessel.
30-04-2007, 20:59
Boat: o'day 22
01-05-2007, 11:46
Boat: 15 foot Canoe
22 offshore. Not a bluewater cruiser and even had a pop top (which I tied down) but I could go out in the bluewater for a day or two. Hope you've gathered a good amount of information and good luck in whatever your decision is. JohnL
19-08-2018, 19:33
opening goes almost completely to the deck. Additionally the access panel is prime for dumping onto the , which if operating at temp, could crack the block.
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Boat: Wauquiez Pretorien 35
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one that someone has outfitted as a boat. Despite having the and other assorted for seafaring, there's a lot that I would do to toughen it up to handle bigger waves. Redesigning the companionway/engine cover/cockpit drains would be first on my list. I'm also of a mind that almost any boat can be a boat, as long as design/build issues are addressed, and the correct installed.
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one that someone has outfitted as a blue boat. Despite having the and other assorted for seafaring, there's a lot that I would do to toughen it up to handle bigger waves. Redesigning the companionway/engine cover/cockpit drains would be first on my list. I'm also of a mind that almost any boat can be a blue water boat, as long as design/build issues are addressed, and the correct installed.
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Success came quickly to Capital Yachts of Harbor City, California, when it debuted the Newport 27 in 1971. The boat, designed by George Cuthbertson and George Cassian, the founders of C&C Yachts, quickly established itself on the local racing scene. The 27 was in production for about 15 years.
For a 27-footer, the boat has an unusually commodious interior. Standing headroom is just over 6 feet, and the most common interior layout features a V-berth, a head, and a small hanging locker forward of the main bulkhead. Settees measuring 6 feet in length run along either side of the saloon. Two people can sit comfortably on each settee at the table, which can be folded up flush with the bulkhead when not in use; under way, this surface serves as a nav station.
Aft of the settees, a small counter to port contains a sink and icebox access. Opposite is another counter with a recessed two-burner alcohol stove. Variations on this layout include a starboard quarter berth, a fixed dinette with raised seating fore and aft, and an aft-placed head. Regardless of the layout, oiled teak was used liberally, its warm traditional aesthetic spoiled somewhat by the adjacent wood-patterned Formica that covers all horizontal surfaces.
Construction is typical for the era and the price point. The hull is hand laid, and the keel is lead. All through-hulls are bronze, but they’re fitted with PVC gate valves. Dry storage seems endless, but tankage is inadequate for longer than a weekend cruise; the holding tank is only 6 gallons.
Tiller steering is standard, and the underbody features a fin keel and a balanced spade rudder. Early models draw a modest 4 foot 3 inches; the Mark II models have 5-foot-2-inch draft for improved upwind performance. Displacing 6,000 pounds, either version scoots along in light air, but both are tender. As wind and boat speeds increase, so does weather helm. On my boat, a Mark II, an Autohelm 1000 tillerpilot could only manage so much weather helm, and I often reduced sail earlier than I might have otherwise done.
The traveler is forward of the companionway. Friction between the traveler and its track makes it difficult and dangerous to adjust it if the mainsheet is under any significant load. Installing a modern traveler should join replacing the PVC through-hull valves at the top of any improvements list.
Most Newport 27s came with an inboard auxiliary, either a gasoline-powered Atomic 4 or, later, an 11-horsepower Universal diesel. Access to the engine on either inboard version is excellent.
Used Newport 27s list between $10,000 and $18,000, depending on condition and the upgrades made. While not a stout offshore cruiser and no longer a competitive racer, the Newport 27 is still a capable, inexpensive daysailer that, when upgraded and outfitted accordingly, can deliver modest coastal cruising to a couple or a singlehander.
Newport 27 LOA 27′ 0″ (8.23 m.) LWL 22′ 4″ (6.81 m.) Beam 9′ 2″ (2.79 m.) Draft (early/Mark II) 4′ 3″/5′ 2″ (1.30/1.57 m.) Sail Area (100%) 360 sq. ft. (33.44 sq. m.) Ballast 2,400 lb. (1,088 kg.) Displacement 6,000 lb. (2,721 kg.) Ballast/D .40 D/L 241 SA/D 17.4 Water 14 gal. (53 l.) Fuel 19 gal. (72 l.) Engine Atomic 4 (gas) or Universal (diesel) Designer Cuthbertson & Cassian
Michael Robertson and his wife sailed their Newport 27, Del Viento, from Ventura, California, to Florida via most of Central America. That was in 1996 and 1997. They plan to go cruising again soon, with their two young daughters.
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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of NEWPORT 28. Built by Capital Yachts Corp. and designed by C&C Design, the boat was first built in 1974. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 8.46. Its sail area/displacement ratio 17.33. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Universal, runs on Gas.
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Newport 27 vs Ranger 28 vs Cal 30
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Hello sailors, I am about to buy an old sailing boat here in California and I have done extensive research on several used boats for sale that would fit my budget and my needs ending up selecting these three. I am from Europe so we usually have completely different boats over there and I have never sailed any of these boats before but I have been on a Ranger 28 and on a Newport 30. I will probably sail mostly on week-ends short distances to Catalina, channel islands and other close coastal destinations. The Newport is from 84, the Ranger is from 75 and the Cal is from 69. They are all in pretty good conditions. Engines are diesel. Cal has an atomic 4 (needs work). Ranger has a Yanmar 1MG10 (woks but has a few leaks). The Newport a Universal Inboard Universal Diesel 5411. The Cal is the one that needs most work being the oldest... sails and engine work is needed, while the Newport and the Ranger are ready to sail. The Newport is in good condition. The Ranger has bad interior and the hull needs to be repainted, maybe also the main sail should go. I personally love the look of the Ranger though even if I know some people will disagree. I also feel it's a very good classic racer. They all fit my budget with the Cal and the Ranger being cheaper than the Newport. I would like to hear your opinion on which one sails the best in most weather conditions. Which one is the best built and also safest in a possible longer trip. Ideally I would like to go as far as Baja California and San Francisco. Pretty much which one you would go for if you were me. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts about these boats as I am not sure which one I should go for. Obviously the Newport seems to be the one that would give me less problems but I am not in love with the look and style of the boat. Thank you for your advice. Cheers
The Ranger 28 is a handsome boat, esp if you like the 'tumblehome' look, Mull did a great job on that. But she's a bit twitchy in a breeze, esp downwind, like so many early 70s IOR influenced designs. The mainsail is extreme high aspect and doesn't do much for the boat, and the headsails are oversized for the same reason. Of your list, I'd probably go for the Newport, since it's a decade newer and has the fewest issues by the sound of it.
Kris1975 said: I would like to hear your opinion on which one s ails the best in most weather conditions . Which one is the best built and also safest in a possible longer trip . Ideally I would like to go as far as Baja California and San Francisco. Pretty much which one you would go for if you were me. Click to expand...
Thanks guys, I was going for the Cal 30 but my friends from the sailing club thought it needed too much repairs to sail again. Any other boat under 30/33ft that you would recommend worth looking at? I am not willing to spend a fortune. This is just a boat I would keep for a couple of years to then eventually upgrade to a more powerful bigger boat.
The Ranger 29 is a much better-mannered boat than the 28, and a better cruising boat. As Lazer said, an Ericson 27 or 29 would fit the bill too, and there should be plenty of those around your area, they have a good reputation. Some examples 'locally' (Sail) Cruiser Boats For Sale
Looked at one Ranger 28 in SoCal but it had major soft deck issues and leaks. The one listed at $2900 looks too good to be true. Nice boat though. IOR boats have problems when over canvassed, if you don't sail them like a stupid racer, they are fine. The Newport 28 is an improved version of the 27, same hull different deck, etc that I'd look for if you like the Newports. The owner of the one for sale in Dana Point is a nut. Might have bought it but he wouldn't show it and was a total jerk on the phone. The Cal 30 is a solid boat but if if that one needs a lot of work, they better pay you to buy it as repairs would probably exceed value of boat. Agree on the Ranger 29 but the only one recently for sale was a bit of a mess. Cheap but too much work for me to get it back in shape so passed. I've been looking for a similar sized boat and had to go to SF to find one with good equipment and not needing a ton of work. If you want to go that far afield, believe there is a Yankee 30 there that sounded interesting. Good S&S design and well built boats that have done a lot of ocean miles. yankee3 mk 3 sailboat S&S design, rebuilt diesel
The Cal 30 I saw is in my marina and it looks okay. It's a 50 years old boat so of course it has issues and needs work. The Newport I saw it today and it was a disaster. The bilge pump didn't work, it was rusty and the hull is probably rotting. I can't believe they try to sell these boats advertising them as good. The Ranger has also issues but out of three is probably the best one and can already sail. The keel is rusty and there is signs of corrosion. There is electrolytes on the propeller which will probably have to be replaced. The bottom definitely needs a paint job, the main sail must be replaced and the interiors are bad which is not a big deal. I wonder if a good bottom paint job will be able to get rid of the rust and how much it would cost to do that here in LA.
Kris1975 said: The keel is rusty and there is signs of corrosion.. Click to expand...
One thing that would concern me about all three boats is that the engines are old and probably raw water cooled. If they need replacement or major rebuild, the cost could be as much or more than what you pay for the boat.
Sounds like none are real keepers - I don' know the boat market in CA but here in Florida I would tell you to keep looking - used boats are a dime a dozen and will frequently pop up for sale - personally in your size I would look for a Cal 29 - very good sailor, well built - usually fairly cheap. Why buy a fixer upper when with a little patience you can have one ready to go - don't get to anxious to buy something - you will end up overpaying.
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I sailed a lot when I was younger. Haven't sailed much since the 90s. But my wife and I want to spend a couple years sailing the Caribbean. We've saved up about $20k for a boat and we talked to a real estate agent yesterday about putting our house on the market. Anyway, it's a 1982 Newport. The gentleman we would buy the boat from bought it almost 4 months ago. Then covid happened, shelter in place, lost his job and needs to sell it. He showed me the bill of sale and her bought it for $6I more then he's asking because he just doesn't want to deal with it. He got a survey when he bought it and it looks good. He also got a separate engine inspection and the mechanic found a pin hole leak on the heat exchanger but said, other than that, the engine is in great shape. I'm wondering if this would be a good boat to sail down the coast of California, across Panama and around the Caribbean. I should also note that my wife and I have already signed up for the first 3 ASA classes and we're just waiting for the place to reopen after covid. Also, is there anything we should look at, specific to newports?
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Well not sure if there is a specific question. Newport’s are a good boat. If you and your wife can get along in 300-400 sq ft then you have the makings of a great adventure. Selling everything, buying a boat, and going out on the open sea sounds like a terrific beginning to adventure. There is a lot to consider. Not the least is how are you going to navigate through the Panama Canal. Another possibility is to participate in a Caribbean charter to get a feel of cruising. Good luck.
I've heard the Canal is closed to pleasure craft right now. Of course, you won't be there very soon but it's something to keep focused on. Find out if the rigging is older than 10 years. That's something I'd be concerned about in terms of going offshore. A pinhole in the exhaust is an easy fix.
Hillbillybuddha said: I sailed a lot when I was younger. Haven't sailed much since the 90s. But my wife and I want to spend a couple years sailing the Caribbean. We've saved up about $20k for a boat and we talked to a real estate agent yesterday about putting our house on the market. Anyway, it's a 1982 Newport. The gentleman we would buy the boat from bought it almost 4 months ago. Then covid happened, shelter in place, lost his job and needs to sell it. He showed me the bill of sale and her bought it for $6I more then he's asking because he just doesn't want to deal with it. He got a survey when he bought it and it looks good. He also got a separate engine inspection and the mechanic found a pin hole leak on the heat exchanger but said, other than that, the engine is in great shape. I'm wondering if this would be a good boat to sail down the coast of California, across Panama and around the Caribbean. I should also note that my wife and I have already signed up for the first 3 ASA classes and we're just waiting for the place to reopen after covid. Also, is there anything we should look at, specific to newports? Click to expand
Alan Gomes said: The Newport 30 is a decent boat but nothing amazing. If he is asking $20K it's not grossly overpriced but certainly not a bargain, either Click to expand
nightowle said: I've heard the Canal is closed to pleasure craft right now. Of course, you won't be there very soon but it's something to keep focused on. Find out if the rigging is older than 10 years. That's something I'd be concerned about in terms of going offshore. A pinhole in the exhaust is an easy fix. Click to expand
Hillbillybuddha said: Oh, no. He's asking less than $9k. Which would leave us enough to update a few things. Autopilot, maybe a/c, update the fridge, etc. And normally I wouldn't except a seller's survey (and I probably shouldn't here) but it is the survey from when he bought the boat a few months ago. The fact that he wasn't a seller when he got the survey makes me a little more inclined to trust it, but I'll probably get one anyway. Since I want to haul it out and paint the bottom (it was done 18 months ago and survey said the antifouling looked to be in good shape) I just don't want to have to think of painting the bottom while I'm enjoying the Caribbean. The survey also suggested changing 2 of the seacocks on the thru hulls. Click to expand
Universal diesel 5416 2 cylinder. Recently had new filters and fluids, the raw water / fresh water pump was replaced and the Hurth marine gear fluid was recently changed. But the survey said that the engine mount bolts were loose so the engine should be checked to see if it's inline and true and then have the bolts tightened.
please send lots of pictures of your adventure here. we love pictures of great adventures
There was a Newport 30 on the hard in a boatyard I frequented. I always liked the hull shape. In particular the forefoot was vee shaped and I always thought that would make an easy motion in waves. I think the interior has the engine in the cabin a little offset from centerline. Also, I think the propeller and shaft are offset too. I wondered how this would effect steerage under power. Otherwise it's a boat of the 70's not really designed for live aboard. It has a bit of a cramped interior and not the kind or storage you would want for a long cruise. There are 3 versions of this boat - all designed by Gary Mull - which are similar. Gary Mull was a great designer whose designs included my beloved Ranger 29, the venerable Ranger 23, the PHRF beater Ranger 26 and many others. The Newport 30-3 looks to be the most cruise friendly version.
there are to concepts for cruising on a sailboat: campers and condos (my terms) most sailors today want modern condos. push button everything. computers and battery banks and electronic everywhere. all very expensive and hard to keep in a salty environment. i sail camper style myself. more sailing, less fixing for me. you do need camping skills which i have and enjoy. in 1969 the average length vessel for world sailing cruisers was 29'. not today. no room for the condo gear. most sailors today want the vessel to sail it self while they ride. i am very old school by choice. my crew and i do the camping work and sail the vessel manually. i think sailing is way more fun than riding. that is my choice. not many agree to sail manually like i do. if you like a camping life style. that 30 ft boat will be great for two. i prefer the camping style for cruising on a sailboat. my old alden is a camper. i sail with a big crew and we do everything manually. life is choices. 30' is a great size for two camper style sailors. send back pictures please, jon
jon hansen said: there are to concepts for cruising on a sailboat: campers and condos (my terms) most sailors today want modern condos. push button everything. computers and battery banks and electronic everywhere. all very expensive and hard to keep in a salty environment. i sail camper style myself. more sailing, less fixing for me. you do need camping skills which i have and enjoy. in 1969 the average length vessel for world sailing cruisers was 29'. not today. no room for the condo gear. most sailors today want the vessel to sail it self while they ride. i am very old school by choice. my crew and i do the camping work and sail the vessel manually. i think sailing is way more fun than riding. that is my choice. not many agree to sail manually like i do. if you like a camping life style. that 30 ft boat will be great for two. i prefer the camping style for cruising on a sailboat. my old alden is a camper. i sail with a big crew and we do everything manually. life is choices. 30' is a great size for two camper style sailors. send back pictures please, jon Click to expand
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I personally doubt that you will much enjoy sailing west to east in the Caribbean on a beamy, 30-ft boat built for the Newport to Catalina run across a 26 n.mi. channel. Boats sailing the Caribbean these days tend to be nearer 40 ft, often larger. The trip you are contemplating requires gear, even if “harbor hopping.” So, your camper’s tent will likely be full of “stuff.” As far as sailing down the CA coast, it depends on where you are starting and when you will leave, as well as on your experience, as to its practicality; unless, perhaps, your wish is only to blow down from where ever you are straight to San Diego, which requires overnighting, and thus watch standing. Does the boat have two sets of adequate ground tackle, a windlass, dinghy & outboard, solar panels (to power your fridge), radar, Bimini, dodger, chart table/nav station, etc? A friend of mine bought one of those vintage Newport models to travel up the CA coast from Long Beach. Got as far as Santa Barbara on the second try, then back home. Traded it up for a Catalina 34. The ASA series can prepare you for local sailing and short-distance cruising. But you should, IMHO, have a couple of years worth (say, 40 trips each year of one to three nights each trip, average) of hands-on experience with short-distance cruising and anchoring before making the trip you describe. That way you’ll better understand what you are asking of yourselves. Also, I think you will find difficulty getting insurance to sail south of Turtle Bay in Baja California anytime before November 1st. The folks I know who the have done the west coast-Panama-Caribbean trip and who ended up in FL or elsewhere in the GOM did so on 38 to 40-ft boats: Cascade 38 & Gulfstar 38 (couples) & Irwin 40 (two guys) and all had extensive sailing experience.
jon hansen said: if you like a camping life style. that 30 ft boat will be great for two. i prefer the camping style for cruising on a sailboat. my old alden is a camper. 30' is a great size for two camper style sailors. Click to expand
lol. enjoyed that, had a good laugh. go back and reread what i said tom sawyer, not. 'kings' your great.
Hillbillybuddha said: ............And normally I wouldn't except a seller's survey (and I probably shouldn't here) but it is the survey from when he bought the boat a few months ago. The fact that he wasn't a seller when he got the survey makes me a little more inclined to trust it, but I'll probably get one anyway........... Click to expand
i'm related to gov. bradford on the mayflower. i loved the name Pilgrim. bradfords good buddy was john alden. john alden designed my boat. 'the circle of life' , ain't that fun my old alden is a camper style sailboat. as i referred to.
jon hansen said: hillbilly, kings, you need to watch this video. this is a great video of a "camper" style of sailing. yepper, "camper" style. i find this way more fun than condo style sailing, i find it allows for a much superior ride. i find it "the only way to go to sea" Click to expand
A Rawson 30 is a full-keel boat of 12,000# displacement, 9-ft beam. Your Newport 30 is a fin keel of 8,000# displacement, > 10.5 ft beam. On the surface of it, the R30 is a much more sea-capable vessel. A boat’s length is not the only consideration. But, if you’ve done all of this once before, why the need for ASA courses? You’re talking several hundred $$ for the both of you.
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The Newport 28 is equipped with a finn keel. A boat with a fin keel is more manoeuvrable but has less directional stability than a similar boat with a long keel. The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.37 - 1.47 meter (4.49 - 4.79 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
Newport 28
Newport 28 is a 27′ 9″ / 8.5 m monohull sailboat designed by C&C Design and built by Capital Yachts Corp. between 1974 and 1981. ... The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL ...
Review of Newport 28
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Newport 28 is about 148 kg/cm, alternatively 829 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 148 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 829 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
What is the best 28 ft for the money
The next best and most boat for the money is a Hunter 28... not a Hunter 28.5. The Pearson 28 is the next best followed by the Hunter 28.5.u000bu000bThe main reason for the rating is the walk through swim platform offer by both the Catalina 28 and the Hunter 28! Great for the family getting on and off the boat and into the water.
28' newport blue water ?
From the Sailing review: "Good looks, however, didn't necessarily translate into good quality, and nobody will ever accuse Capital Yachts of overbuilding the 28. In fact, many construction flaws and cost-cutting measures have been well documented over the years. At the same time, however, the boat was never intended to be an offshore cruiser or racer, being designed instead as an affordable ...
Newport 28
The newport 28 isn''t. You spend too much time wondering when something else is going to break. I would rather you waste your money of a Hunter. Reply Like. S. SailNet Archive Discussion starter. 87689 posts · Joined 1999. #3 · Feb 20, 2002. The Newport 28 is a well finished boat, sails well and is easy to handle.
Newport 27 Boat Review
Advertisement. Most Newport 27s came with an inboard auxiliary, either a gasoline-powered Atomic 4 or, later, an 11-horsepower Universal diesel. Access to the engine on either inboard version is excellent. Used Newport 27s list between $10,000 and $18,000, depending on condition and the upgrades made.
If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of NEWPORT 28. Built by Capital Yachts Corp. and designed by C&C Design, the boat was first built in 1974. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 8.46. Its sail area/displacement ratio 17.33.
Newport 27 vs Ranger 28 vs Cal 30
The one listed at $2900 looks too good to be true. Nice boat though. IOR boats have problems when over canvassed, if you don't sail them like a stupid racer, they are fine. The Newport 28 is an improved version of the 27, same hull different deck, etc that I'd look for if you like the Newports. The owner of the one for sale in Dana Point is a nut.
I'm considering buying a NewPort 30
Bavaria 38E Alamitos Bay. Jun 4, 2020. #13. I personally doubt that you will much enjoy sailing west to east in the Caribbean on a beamy, 30-ft boat built for the Newport to Catalina run across a 26 n.mi. channel. Boats sailing the Caribbean these days tend to be nearer 40 ft, often larger.
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Sailboat Reviews; Sailboats 21-30ft; Newport 28/28 II While initially there were questions about quality, the 28 is a good entry-level cruiser-racer for those on a budget. ... Make no mistake about it, the Newport 28 is a boat built to a price. A common complaint by owners is mediocre fitting of woodwork, leaking hull-to-deck joint, cockpit ...
The 28 II, with a more modern keel, draws nine inches more than her predecessor and under PHRF rates six seconds-a-mile faster. I believe I would be more than happy to sacrifice those six seconds for the advantages of deeper draft and more efficient keel and rudder shape. For comparison sake, under PHRF, the Newport 28 II rates about 20 seconds ...
BarryL. 2797 posts · Joined 2003. #4 · Oct 4, 2022. Hi, Back in 2004 I bought a 1986 Newport 28 mark II. It was also my first "big boat" with inboard diesel engine, self tailing winches, wheel steering with autopilot, roller furling headsail, spinnaker in sock, marine head with holding tank, pressure hot and cold water, etc.
The displacement is 7,000 pounds and working sail area is a shade less than 400 square feet, making the Newport 28 comparable in weight and sail area to other boats of the period, such as the Irwin 28, Sabre 28, S2 8.5 and Hunter 28.5. Construction The Newport 28 was a production boat through and through, and although its scantlings were not ...
It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat. A cat with a number 0.6 is likely to sail 6kts in 10kts wind, a cat with a number of 0.7 is likely to sail at 7kts in 10kts wind. KSP = (Lwl*SA÷D)^0.5*0.5
The boat is raced in both Performance Handicap Racing Fleet and one-design competition. [5]In a 2000 used boat review for Practical Sailor, Darrell Nicholson concluded, "The Newport 28 is a good entry-level cruiser-racer for someone wanting a reasonable combination of accommodations and performance, as long as you're not too persnickety about details.
Designed by C&C, back in the days when C&C was confident enough to farm out its design team to other builders, the Newport 28 was, and still is, a handsome boat. Good looks, however, didn't necessarily translate into good quality, and nobody will ever accuse Capital Yachts of overbuilding the 28.
The Newport 28 Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators. The ... 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 ...
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Newport 28 Mk II is about 142 kg/cm, alternatively 797 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 142 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 797 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
Boat Review Forum. SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, ... And your review of your newport 28 suggests that you and your wife are quite satisfied with her. Thanks for the encouragement via tackesailor
Download Boat Record PDF . Notes. Based on the same hull as the NEWPORT 28-1, this version featured an updated rudder and keel as well as completely redesigned coach roof and interior. The NEWPORT 28 was hugely successful with more than 1000 boats built (including both versions).
Boat Review Forum. SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, ... The Catalina 27 is a nice boat, but, IMHO, the Newport 28 is a nicer boat and is more a 'big boat' than the Catalina. Good luck to you, Barry . Barry Lenoble Sound's Great, 2011 Jeanneau 409 ...
The Newport 28 is equipped with a finn keel. A boat with a fin keel is more manoeuvrable but has less directional stability than a similar boat with a long keel. The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.37 - 1.47 meter (4.49 - 4.79 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
Newport 28 is a 27′ 9″ / 8.5 m monohull sailboat designed by C&C Design and built by Capital Yachts Corp. between 1974 and 1981. ... The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL ...
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Newport 28 is about 148 kg/cm, alternatively 829 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 148 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 829 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
The next best and most boat for the money is a Hunter 28... not a Hunter 28.5. The Pearson 28 is the next best followed by the Hunter 28.5.u000bu000bThe main reason for the rating is the walk through swim platform offer by both the Catalina 28 and the Hunter 28! Great for the family getting on and off the boat and into the water.
From the Sailing review: "Good looks, however, didn't necessarily translate into good quality, and nobody will ever accuse Capital Yachts of overbuilding the 28. In fact, many construction flaws and cost-cutting measures have been well documented over the years. At the same time, however, the boat was never intended to be an offshore cruiser or racer, being designed instead as an affordable ...
The newport 28 isn''t. You spend too much time wondering when something else is going to break. I would rather you waste your money of a Hunter. Reply Like. S. SailNet Archive Discussion starter. 87689 posts · Joined 1999. #3 · Feb 20, 2002. The Newport 28 is a well finished boat, sails well and is easy to handle.
Advertisement. Most Newport 27s came with an inboard auxiliary, either a gasoline-powered Atomic 4 or, later, an 11-horsepower Universal diesel. Access to the engine on either inboard version is excellent. Used Newport 27s list between $10,000 and $18,000, depending on condition and the upgrades made.
If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of NEWPORT 28. Built by Capital Yachts Corp. and designed by C&C Design, the boat was first built in 1974. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 8.46. Its sail area/displacement ratio 17.33.
The one listed at $2900 looks too good to be true. Nice boat though. IOR boats have problems when over canvassed, if you don't sail them like a stupid racer, they are fine. The Newport 28 is an improved version of the 27, same hull different deck, etc that I'd look for if you like the Newports. The owner of the one for sale in Dana Point is a nut.
Bavaria 38E Alamitos Bay. Jun 4, 2020. #13. I personally doubt that you will much enjoy sailing west to east in the Caribbean on a beamy, 30-ft boat built for the Newport to Catalina run across a 26 n.mi. channel. Boats sailing the Caribbean these days tend to be nearer 40 ft, often larger.