VANCOUVER 28
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 28.02 ft |
| LWL | 22.93 ft |
| Beam | 8.66 ft |
| Draft | 4.27 ft |
| Displacement | 8,960 lb |
| Ballast | 3,450.2 lb |
| Material | 28’8.54 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Mainsail | 161.03 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 1 |
| Berths | 3 |
| Heads | 1 |
| CE category | N/A€ |
Engine
| Commonly | Ford, Universal |
About the VANCOUVER 28
An extended version of the Vancouver 27. Sail area: -Main: 14.96 m² / 161 ft² -Cruising Yankee: 18.01 m² / 195 ft² -Staysail: 7.9 m² / 85 ft² -Genoa (optional): 28.4 m² / 306 ft² -Storm jib (optional): 4.1 m² / 44 ft²
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
8 listings · boat years 1987–1991 · median $31,000
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 28.02ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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