BANNER 28
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 28 ft |
| LWL | 20 ft |
| Beam | 9.65 ft |
| Draft | 4.4 ft |
| Displacement | 2,550 lb |
| Ballast | 1,319.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 30.1 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 9.7 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 38.3 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 11.9 ft |
| FLforestay | 9.7 ft |
| Mainsail | 392.1 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 146 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 248.2 sq ft |
About the BANNER 28
Designed as IOR 1/2 ton.
The Banner 28 is a lightweight, performance-oriented fractional sloop designed by I. Neilson and built by I.N. FIBERBÅDE (DEN) in 1980. With a displacement of 2550.0 lb and a low D/L ratio of 142.3, this vessel prioritizes speed and agility over heavy cruising comfort, reflecting its Danish racing heritage.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal day-sailors and weekend cruisers who value high performance and easy trailering due to its light displacement. It appeals to single-handers or couples seeking a responsive, low-maintenance package rather than a heavy bluewater expedition yacht.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.83 and a comfort ratio of 8.59, the Banner 28 is not well-suited for extended offshore passages, as its light displacement and fin keel favor coastal and protected waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other late-1970s/early-1980s European performance cruisers like the Beneteau First 27 or O'Day 27, which share similar fractional rigs and light displacement characteristics. These boats are comparable because they all prioritize upwind performance and ease of handling over heavy seaworthiness.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.2 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| 60° | 5.4 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| 75° | 5.6 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.4 |
| 90° | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| 110° | 5.6 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 9.1 |
| 120° | 5.5 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 9.1 | 10.2 |
| 135° | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 8.6 | 10.9 | 12.7 |
| 150° | 4.3 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 10.2 | 13.6 |
| Beat VMG | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Run VMG | 3.7 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 8.8 | 11.8 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 28ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BANNER 28yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
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