LINDENBERG 28

About the LINDENBERG 28

Alternate (tall) rig: I: 38.00' / 11.58m J: 11.00' / 3.35m P: 33.50' / 10.21m E: 11.00' / 3.35m

Designed by Paul Lindenberg and built by Lindenberg Yachts (USA), the Lindenberg 28 is a rare, lightweight cruiser with only 12 hulls constructed in 1983. Its low displacement of 4000.0 lb and high sail area-to-displacement ratio of 25.02 indicate a performance-oriented design that prioritizes speed over heavy seakeeping.

Best for:

This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend racers who value agility and ease of single-handed handling, given its light displacement and manageable 28.0 ft LOA. It is less ideal for heavy-weather offshore passage-making due to its low ballast ratio and limited production history.

Bluewater capability:

With a capsize ratio of 2.4 and a comfort ratio of 12.08, the Lindenberg 28 is primarily a coastal cruiser rather than a bluewater passagemaker, as its light displacement and fin keel offer less stability in heavy offshore conditions.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include the Catalina 27 and O'Day 28, which share similar beam dimensions and masthead sloop rigs from the early 1980s. However, the Lindenberg 28 distinguishes itself with a significantly lower displacement and higher performance ratios than these heavier, more stable contemporaries.