DELPHIA 28
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 30.02 ft |
| Beam | 9.68 ft |
| Draft | 4.76 ft/ 1.31 ft min |
| Displacement | 6,834 lb |
| Ballast | 1,763.9 lb |
About the DELPHIA 28
Hull Length: 8.83m / 28.97 ft. Available with a fixed keel: - draft: 1.82m / 5.97 ft - displacement: 3,200 kg / 7,055 lbs. - ballast: 840 kg / 1,852 lbs.
The Delphia 28 is a fractional sloop designed by Andrzej Skrzat and built by Delphia Yachts (POL) starting in 2008. With a build count of ? hulls, this vessel represents a specific entry in the Polish yacht market with limited data availability for broader fleet analysis.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors seeking a manageable 30-foot package with a fractional rig for easier handling. Its relatively light displacement of 6834.0 lb suggests it is optimized for performance in moderate conditions rather than heavy-weather endurance.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.04 and a displacement of 6834.0 lb, the Delphia 28 is primarily designed for coastal cruising rather than serious bluewater passagemaking. Its fin keel and variable draft options support shallow water access but do not indicate heavy offshore reinforcement.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other 30-foot fractional sloops from the late 2000s, such as the Beneteau First 30 or Oyster 30, which share similar beam and rig configurations. These models offer similar coastal cruising capabilities with a focus on ease of single-handed or short-handed sailing.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(2 certificates)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.9 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| 60° | 4.7 | 5.5 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| 75° | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| 90° | 5.2 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| 110° | 5.3 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 8.1 |
| 120° | 5.1 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 135° | 4.6 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.8 |
| 150° | 3.9 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.7 |
| Beat VMG | 2.9 | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Run VMG | 3.4 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 7.1 |
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 30.02ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DELPHIA 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.
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