SPIRIT 28 (VAN DE STADT)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 27.89 ft |
| LWL | 22.64 ft |
| Beam | 9.22 ft |
| Draft | 5.08 ft |
| Displacement | 5,953 lb |
| Ballast | 2,590.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.4 kn |
About the SPIRIT 28 (VAN DE STADT)
Shallow draft keel available. Draft: 1.42m / 4.66ft; Ballast: 1055kg / 2325.9 lbs VDS design #216. The designer himself owned a SPRIT 28 for a number of years. Also built in Australia and probably a number of other places. Number built above is from A.J. Van Heygen only.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(7 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 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 3.1 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| 60° | 3.3 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| 75° | 3.4 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| 90° | 3.4 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| 110° | 3.5 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.7 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.2 |
| 120° | 3.4 | 4.6 | 5.6 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| 135° | 3.0 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 5.9 | 6.3 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| 150° | 2.5 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Beat VMG | 2.0 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Run VMG | 2.2 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 7.2 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 27.89ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
1 reported issues across 1 systems for the SPIRIT 28 (VAN DE STADT), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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