VIKING 28 Detailed Review

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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of VIKING 28. Built by Ontario Yachts and designed by C&C Design, the boat was first built in 1968. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 8.59. Its sail area/displacement ratio 17.94. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

VIKING 28 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about VIKING 28 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, contributions, who designed the viking 28.

VIKING 28 was designed by C&C Design.

Who builds VIKING 28?

VIKING 28 is built by Ontario Yachts.

When was VIKING 28 first built?

VIKING 28 was first built in 1968.

How long is VIKING 28?

VIKING 28 is 6.71 m in length.

What is mast height on VIKING 28?

VIKING 28 has a mast height of 8.32 m.

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Basic specs..

The boat is typically equipped with an inboard engine.

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.3 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

Sorry, we do not have sufficient statistical information available for this boat to provide a significant reliable analysis.

Maintenance

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The Viking 28 is a 28.17ft masthead sloop designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian and built in fiberglass by Ontario Yachts between 1968 and 1983.

147 units have been built..

The Viking 28 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

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Specifications VIKING 28

1968 - 28.17 ft / 8.59 m - Cuthbertson & Cassian - Ontario Yachts (CAN)

VIKING 28

VIKING 28 Sailboat Data

Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop LOA: 28.17 ft / 8.59 m LWL: 22.00 ft / 6.71 m S.A. (reported): 317.00 ft² / 29.45 m² Beam: 8.37 ft / 2.55 m Displacement: 4,775.00 lb / 2,166 kg Ballast: 2,250.00 lb / 1,021 kg Max Draft: 4.50 ft / 1.37 m Construction: FG First Built: 1968 Last Built: 1983 # Built: 147 Builder: Ontario Yachts (CAN) Designer: Cuthbertson & Cassian

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Hull Speed: 6.29 kn

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