Question 1

What are the specs of the CARRERA 280?

Accepted Answer

The CARRERA 280 has the following specifications: 29ft LOA, 9.5ft beam, 5.91ft draft, 2,550lb displacement, 1,330.1lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: B&R. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the CARRERA 280 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Edgecomb Marine Group (USA), designed by Håkan Södergren, first built in 1995, 2 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the CARRERA 280 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The CARRERA 280 is classified as a Performance Racer. It has a comfort ratio of 7.21, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 2.78, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the CARRERA 280?

Accepted Answer

The CARRERA 280 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 35.92, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 61.17, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a CARRERA 280?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a CARRERA 280 is estimated at $1.2K – $3.2K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a CARRERA 280 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the CARRERA 280 (29ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.2K – $3.2K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 29ft boat: Florida: $5,200-$13,900/year. California: $4,900-$12,200/year. Massachusetts: $3,700-$8,100/year + $1,200 winter storage. New York: $3,700-$10,200/year + $1,200 winter storage. Maryland: $3,500-$6,300/year. Texas: $2,100-$6,300/year. Washington: $4,200-$9,000/year. Michigan: $2,000-$4,500/year + $1,200 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,100-$6,300/year. South Carolina: $4,500-$8,700/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $4K to $23K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a CARRERA 280?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the CARRERA 280 (29ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $5,200-$13,900/year. California: $4,900-$12,200/year. Massachusetts: $3,700-$8,100/year + $1,200 winter storage. New York: $3,700-$10,200/year + $1,200 winter storage. Maryland: $3,500-$6,300/year. Texas: $2,100-$6,300/year. Washington: $4,200-$9,000/year. Michigan: $2,000-$4,500/year + $1,200 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,100-$6,300/year. South Carolina: $4,500-$8,700/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the CARRERA 280?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 4 issues reported for the CARRERA 280 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rudder, keel, structural, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the CARRERA 280.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a CARRERA 280?

Accepted Answer

When buying a CARRERA 280, SailPages.com has compiled 4 model-specific issues reported by owners across rudder, keel, structural. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the CARRERA 280 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the CARRERA 280?

Accepted Answer

The CARRERA 280 has the following rig dimensions: I=34.45ft (foretriangle height), J=10.8ft (foretriangle base), P=35.43ft (mainsail luff), E=13.12ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 437 sq ft. Jib area: 186 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the CARRERA 280 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The CARRERA 280 is classified as a Performance Racer by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 29ft LOA, comfort ratio 7.21, capsize ratio 2.78, SA/disp 35.92. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	29 ft
LWL	26.5 ft
Beam	9.5 ft
Draft	5.91 ft
Displacement	2,550 lb
Ballast	1,330.1 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.9 kn

Iforetriangle height	34.45 ft
Jforetriangle base	10.8 ft
Pmainsail luff	35.43 ft
Emainsail foot	13.12 ft
FLforestay	10.8 ft
Mainsail	437 sq ft
Jib (100%)	186 sq ft
Spinnaker	316.3 sq ft

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