LARSEN 28
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 29.13 ft |
| LWL | 26.94 ft |
| Beam | 8.73 ft |
| Draft | 4.76 ft |
| Displacement | 5,732 lb |
| Ballast | 2,468.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 31.17 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 11.09 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 34.45 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 12.14 ft |
| FLforestay | 11.1 ft |
| Mainsail | 398.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 172.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 293.8 sq ft |
About the LARSEN 28
Designed by Hans Åge Larsen and built by Nyboat (DEN), the Larsen 28 is a compact fractional sloop with a production run of 113 hulls completed in 1984. With a displacement of 5732.0 lb and a beam of 8.73 ft, it offers a balanced performance profile characterized by a Comfort ratio of 17.91 and a Capsize ratio of 1.95.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend racers who prioritize a manageable LOA of 29.13 ft and a fractional sloop rig for ease of single-handed handling. Its moderate D/L ratio of 130.88 indicates it is well-suited for active sailing in protected waters rather than heavy-weather endurance.
- Bluewater capability:
- While the Capsize ratio of 1.95 suggests reasonable stability, the relatively light displacement of 5732.0 lb and single-year production run indicate this is primarily a coastal cruiser rather than a dedicated bluewater passagemaker.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Tartan 27 and the O'Day 28, as they share similar LOA dimensions and target the same market of affordable, trailerable cruisers from the mid-1980s. The Larsen 28 distinguishes itself with a slightly lighter displacement and a more modern fractional rig compared to the masthead rigs often found on these contemporaries.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(5 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° | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| 60° | 5.2 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| 75° | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| 90° | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| 110° | 5.1 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| 120° | 5.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 8.2 |
| 135° | 4.5 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 8.2 |
| 150° | 3.7 | 4.7 | 5.6 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.7 |
| Beat VMG | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Run VMG | 3.2 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 7.2 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 29.13ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the LARSEN 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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