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JAGUAR 28

Jaguar Yachts Ltd.🇬🇧· Design: Finch/Butler/Milne
from 1981
$1.2K – $3.3K est. annual maintenance
Offshore CruisermonoMasthead SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA28 ft
LWL23 ft
Beam9.08 ft
Draft4.75 ft
Displacement6,600 lb
Ballast3,268.3 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.4 kn

About the JAGUAR 28

Based on the CATALINA 27 hull design?. Available with standard fin, shallow draft fin (by P. Milne), or twin/bilge keels.

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Jaguar 28 is a British-built coastal cruiser designed by Finch/Butler/Milne and constructed by Jaguar Yachts Ltd. (UK) in 1981. With a displacement of 6600.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 22.04, it offers a stable platform for its 28.0 ft LOA.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors seeking a manageable, traditional sloop with a fin keel and masthead rig. Its dimensions and ratios indicate it is best suited for protected waters rather than heavy offshore passage-making.
Bluewater capability:
With a capsize ratio of 1.94 and a D/L ratio of 242.17, the Jaguar 28 is primarily designed for coastal cruising rather than extended bluewater voyaging.
Comparables:
Comparable boats from this era include the Hunter 28 and O'Day 28, which share similar LOA and displacement characteristics. These vessels offer similar coastal cruising capabilities with comparable beam and draft profiles.

Performance

Comfort22.0
Capsize1.94
SA/Disp15.5
Disp/Len242
Bal/Disp49.5

Pricing

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Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 28ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$1.2K – $3.3K
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

1 reported issues across 1 systems for the JAGUAR 28, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

1 minor
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