LOTUS 28 (S&S)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 28.5 ft |
| LWL | 22.5 ft |
| Beam | 8 ft |
| Draft | 5 ft |
| Displacement | 7,985 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 35 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 10.58 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 30 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 13.83 ft |
| FLforestay | 10.6 ft |
| Mainsail | 409.2 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 185.2 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 314.8 sq ft |
About the LOTUS 28 (S&S)
Designed to MORC rule. From of number of builders in the 1960's. S&S #1603
Designed by Sparkman & Stephens and built in 1962, the Lotus 28 is a classic masthead sloop with a hull count that remains unverified in current data. With a displacement of 7985.0 lb and a comfort ratio of 31.82, it offers a balanced blend of performance and stability typical of its era.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend racers who appreciate classic S&S design and manageable dimensions, particularly those comfortable with a 5.0 ft draft. It is well-suited for single-handers or couples seeking a traditional sailing experience without the complexity of modern systems.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.6 and a D/L ratio of 312.95, the Lotus 28 exhibits moderate offshore stability, making it suitable for protected coastal passages but requiring careful assessment for extended bluewater voyages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Pearson 28 and the O'Day 28, which share similar beam widths and displacement ranges from the early 1960s. These vessels offer similar masthead sloop configurations and are often found in the same coastal cruising markets.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 28.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the LOTUS 28 (S&S)yet 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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