CAL 28-2 (HUNT)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 28.25 ft |
| LWL | 23.33 ft |
| Beam | 10.67 ft |
| Draft | 5.25 ft |
| Displacement | 7,200 lb |
| Ballast | 2,825.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.5 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 39.75 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 11.3 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 34.16 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 10.33 ft |
| FLforestay | 11.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 415.1 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 224.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 381.8 sq ft |
About the CAL 28-2 (HUNT)
Also available with Sheel keel. Draft: 3.67'/1.12m Disp.: 7525 lbs. Bal.: 3150 lbs.
The Cal 28-2 is a C. Raymond Hunt & Assoc. designed masthead sloop built by Lear Siegler Marine (USA) in 1985. With a displacement of 7200.0 lb and a beam of 10.67 ft, it represents a substantial, heavy-displacement cruiser from the mid-1980s era.
- Best for:
- This vessel is well-suited for coastal cruisers and those seeking a stable, comfortable platform for extended weekend trips, given its high comfort ratio of 19.16 and robust construction.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.21 and a D/L ratio of 253.13, the Cal 28-2 possesses the heavy displacement and stability required for offshore passages, though its single-year production run suggests limited fleet-wide bluewater validation compared to longer-running models.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Cal 2-34 and Hunter 28, which share similar displacement characteristics and era-specific design philosophies focused on interior volume and stability over pure speed.
Direct variant of the CAL 28-2 (HUNT)
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
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Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 28.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
23 reported issues across 10 systems for the CAL 28-2 (HUNT), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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