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HAWKFARM 28 MH

· Design: T. Wylie
from 1977
$1.3K – $3.4K est. annual maintenance
Coastal CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA28 ft
LWL23.5 ft
Beam9.3 ft
Draft5.5 ft
Displacement5,700 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.5 kn

Rig & Sails

Iforetriangle height36 ft
Jforetriangle base11.58 ft
Pmainsail luff31.5 ft
Emainsail foot9.25 ft
FLforestay11.6 ft
Mainsail365.8 sq ft
Jib (100%)208.4 sq ft
Spinnaker354.3 sq ft

About the HAWKFARM 28 MH

Dimensions for masthead rig. See HAWKFARM 28 for more details.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Hawkfarm 28 MH is a 28.0 ft masthead sloop designed by T. Wylie and built in 1977. With a displacement of 5700.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 18.18, this vessel represents a specific era of American cruising yacht design, though exact build counts and builder details remain unverified in available records.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a manageable 28.0 ft footprint with a comfortable 9.3 ft beam. Its moderate displacement and fin keel configuration make it suitable for those seeking a balance between performance and ease of handling in protected waters.
Bluewater capability:
With a capsize ratio of 2.09 and a displacement of 5700.0 lb, the Hawkfarm 28 MH is primarily designed for coastal cruising rather than extended bluewater passages. Its relatively light displacement and short 23.5 ft LWL suggest it is best suited for shorter offshore trips in moderate conditions.
Comparables:
Comparable vessels include the Cal 2-28 and O'Day 28, which share similar 28-foot LOA dimensions and fin keel configurations from the late 1970s. These boats offer similar interior volumes and masthead sloop rigs, providing a direct benchmark for performance and layout.

Performance

Comfort18.2
Capsize2.09
SA/Disp17.8
Disp/Len196

Pricing

We don't have market pricing data for the HAWKFARM 28 MH 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 28ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$1.3K – $3.4K
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

We don't have enough data on the HAWKFARM 28 MHyet 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.

1Structural & Bulkheads9732Standing Rigging6403Deck & Topsides6404Keel & Keel Bolts5535Rudder & Steering5086Hull & Bottom377
Free general pre-purchase checklist
25 survey areas — hull, keel, rig, engine, electrical and more. Take it aboard when you view any boat.

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