GALION 28
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 27.25 ft |
| LWL | 22.97 ft |
| Beam | 8 ft |
| Draft | 4.59 ft |
| Displacement | 6,000 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.4 kn |
About the GALION 28
The Galion 28 is a compact coastal cruiser designed by Ian Haney and built by Deacons Boatyard Ltd. in the UK, with production records indicating a build year of 1971. As a fractional sloop with a displacement of 6000.0 lb, it represents a specific era of British boatbuilding, though the exact total hulls built remains unverified in available data.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and weekend sailing due to its manageable 27.25 ft LOA and moderate 4.59 ft max draft, which allows access to a wider range of harbors and anchorages.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.76 and a comfort ratio of 23.95, the Galion 28 is designed for coastal and nearshore use rather than extended bluewater passages, reflecting its moderate displacement and fin keel configuration.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Hallberg-Rassy 35 and the Tartan 27, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs and target the same market of owners seeking reliable, moderate-performance coastal cruisers.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the GALION 28 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 27.25ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the GALION 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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