Question 1

What are the specs of the SANTANA 28?

Accepted Answer

The SANTANA 28 has the following specifications: 28.29ft LOA, 9.2ft beam, 5ft draft, 7,500lb displacement, 2,550lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the SANTANA 28 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by W. D. Schock Corp.(USA), designed by Shad Turner, first built in 1976, with production ending in 1978, 40 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the SANTANA 28 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The SANTANA 28 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 24.52, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.88, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the SANTANA 28?

Accepted Answer

The SANTANA 28 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 15.21, which indicates a more conservative sail plan focused on comfort over speed. The displacement to length ratio is 275.19, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a SANTANA 28?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a SANTANA 28 is estimated at $1.3K – $3.5K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a SANTANA 28 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the SANTANA 28 (28.29ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.3K – $3.5K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 28.29ft boat: Florida: $5,100-$13,600/year. California: $4,800-$11,900/year. Massachusetts: $3,600-$7,900/year + $1,100 winter storage. New York: $3,600-$9,900/year + $1,100 winter storage. Maryland: $3,400-$6,100/year. Texas: $2,000-$6,100/year. Washington: $4,100-$8,800/year. Michigan: $2,000-$4,400/year + $1,100 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,100-$6,100/year. South Carolina: $4,400-$8,500/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $4K to $22K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a SANTANA 28?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the SANTANA 28 (28.29ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $5,100-$13,600/year. California: $4,800-$11,900/year. Massachusetts: $3,600-$7,900/year + $1,100 winter storage. New York: $3,600-$9,900/year + $1,100 winter storage. Maryland: $3,400-$6,100/year. Texas: $2,000-$6,100/year. Washington: $4,100-$8,800/year. Michigan: $2,000-$4,400/year + $1,100 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,100-$6,100/year. South Carolina: $4,400-$8,500/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the SANTANA 28?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the SANTANA 28 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in rigging, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the SANTANA 28.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a SANTANA 28?

Accepted Answer

When buying a SANTANA 28, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across rigging. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the SANTANA 28 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the SANTANA 28?

Accepted Answer

The SANTANA 28 has the following rig dimensions: I=36ft (foretriangle height), J=12ft (foretriangle base), P=31ft (mainsail luff), E=9.5ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 375 sq ft. Jib area: 216 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the SANTANA 28 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The SANTANA 28 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 28.29ft LOA, comfort ratio 24.52, capsize ratio 1.88, SA/disp 15.21. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	28.29 ft
LWL	23 ft
Beam	9.2 ft
Draft	5 ft
Displacement	7,500 lb
Ballast	2,550 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.4 kn

Iforetriangle height	36 ft
Jforetriangle base	12 ft
Pmainsail luff	31 ft
Emainsail foot	9.5 ft
FLforestay	12 ft
Mainsail	375 sq ft
Jib (100%)	216 sq ft
Spinnaker	367.2 sq ft

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