Question 1

What are the specs of the YANKEE 28?

Accepted Answer

The YANKEE 28 has the following specifications: 27.75ft LOA, 8.5ft beam, 4.67ft draft, 6,500lb displacement, 2,750.2lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a YANKEE 28 cost?

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The YANKEE 28 has an average asking price of $9,750, with prices ranging from $7,500 to $12,000 based on 2 listings.

Question 3

Who built the YANKEE 28 and when was it made?

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Built by Yankee Yachts Inc. (USA), designed by Robert Finch, first built in 1971, with production ending in 1974.

Question 4

Is the YANKEE 28 good for offshore sailing?

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The YANKEE 28 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 24.57, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.82, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 5

How fast is the YANKEE 28?

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The YANKEE 28 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 16.87, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 277.41, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a YANKEE 28?

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Annual maintenance for a YANKEE 28 is estimated at $1.3K – $3.4K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the YANKEE 28 (27.75ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.3K – $3.4K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $100-$150/year (based on $9,750 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 27.75ft boat: Florida: $5,000-$13,300/year. California: $4,700-$11,700/year. Massachusetts: $3,500-$7,800/year + $1,100 winter storage. New York: $3,500-$9,700/year + $1,100 winter storage. Maryland: $3,300-$6,000/year. Texas: $2,000-$6,000/year. Washington: $4,000-$8,700/year. Michigan: $1,900-$4,300/year + $1,100 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,000-$6,000/year. South Carolina: $4,300-$8,300/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $3K to $20K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a YANKEE 28?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the YANKEE 28 (27.75ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $5,000-$13,300/year. California: $4,700-$11,700/year. Massachusetts: $3,500-$7,800/year + $1,100 winter storage. New York: $3,500-$9,700/year + $1,100 winter storage. Maryland: $3,300-$6,000/year. Texas: $2,000-$6,000/year. Washington: $4,000-$8,700/year. Michigan: $1,900-$4,300/year + $1,100 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,000-$6,000/year. South Carolina: $4,300-$8,300/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 9

What are the common problems with the YANKEE 28?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the YANKEE 28 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, 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 YANKEE 28.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a YANKEE 28?

Accepted Answer

When buying a YANKEE 28, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural. 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 YANKEE 28 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the YANKEE 28?

Accepted Answer

The YANKEE 28 has the following rig dimensions: I=36ft (foretriangle height), J=11.8ft (foretriangle base), P=30.8ft (mainsail luff), E=10ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 378.7 sq ft. Jib area: 212.4 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the YANKEE 28 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The YANKEE 28 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 27.75ft LOA, comfort ratio 24.57, capsize ratio 1.82, SA/disp 16.87, average price $9,750. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	27.75 ft
LWL	21.87 ft
Beam	8.5 ft
Draft	4.67 ft
Displacement	6,500 lb
Ballast	2,750.2 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.3 kn

Iforetriangle height	36 ft
Jforetriangle base	11.8 ft
Pmainsail luff	30.8 ft
Emainsail foot	10 ft
FLforestay	11.8 ft
Mainsail	378.7 sq ft
Jib (100%)	212.4 sq ft
Spinnaker	361.1 sq ft

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