The Grampian 28 is a Canadian sailboat, that was designed by Rolf van der Sleen and first built in 1975.[1][2][3]

Grampian 28
Development
DesignerRolf van der Sleen
LocationCanada
Year1975
No. built107
Builder(s)Grampian Marine
NameGrampian 28
Boat
Displacement6,900 lb (3,130 kg)
Draft4.83 ft (1.47 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA28.00 ft (8.53 m)
LWL24.50 ft (7.47 m)
Beam9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Engine typeVolvo diesel engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast3,060 lb (1,388 kg)
Rudder(s)skeg-mounted rudder
Rig
GeneralMasthead sloop
I foretriangle height36.50 ft (11.13 m)
J foretriangle base12.00 ft (3.66 m)
P mainsail luff31.50 ft (9.60 m)
E mainsail foot10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Sails
Mainsail area165.38 sq ft (15.364 m2)
Jib/genoa area219.00 sq ft (20.346 m2)
Total sail area384.38 sq ft (35.710 m2)
Racing
PHRF195 (average)

Production

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Grampian 28

The boat was built by Grampian Marine in Oakville, Ontario, Canada starting in 1975 and 107 examples were completed, but it is now out of production.[1][3][4]

The Grampian 28 design was later developed into the Intrepid 28 and built by Intrepid Yachts, a division of Cape Dory Yachts, using the same tooling.[1][3]

Design

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The Grampian 28 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a skeg-mounted rudder and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 6,900 lb (3,130 kg) and carries 3,060 lb (1,388 kg) of ballast.[1][3]

The boat has a draft of 4.83 ft (1.47 m) with the standard keel fitted and 3.75 ft (1.14 m) with the optional shoal draft keel.[1][3]

The design is fitted with a Swedish Volvo diesel engine. The fuel tank holds 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 20 U.S. gallons (76 L; 17 imp gal).[1][3]

The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 195 with a high of 186 and low of 204. It has a hull speed of 6.63 kn (12.28 km/h).[3]

Operational history

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In a review Michael McGoldrick wrote, "The Grampian 28 is more contemporary and nicer looking than the other Grampian models... Although it has a fairly high freeboard, it doesn't have the spoon-bow which is characteristic of some other Grampian models. While this 28 footer may not be as plentiful as either the Grampian 26 or 30... This boat has a nice interior layout which includes a quarter berth."[5]

See also

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Similar sailboats

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Browning, Randy (2017). "Grampian 28 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2022. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
  2. ^ Browning, Randy (2017). "Rolf van der Sleen". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 22 March 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Grampian 28". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 22 March 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  4. ^ Browning, Randy (2017). "Grampian Marine 1962-1977". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  5. ^ McGoldrick, Michael (2018). "Grampian 28". Sail Quest. Archived from the original on 22 March 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
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