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  6. The Shannon 28 Sailboat

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  1. Shannon 28 Used Boat Review

    The Shannon 28 measures 28 feet on deck but has a three-foot bow pulpit and an outboard-hung rudder for an overall length just short of 32 feet. The waterline length is 22' 11", beam is 9' 6", and draft is 4' 8". She displaces 9300 poundswith 3400 pounds of internal lead ballast, and the hull is a full-length keel design, which is ...

  2. Shannon 28; offshore anyone?

    That boat is a Great Dane 28. No personal experience on the Shannon 28, but was on my short list at one point. Small interior for the money. I bought a Bristol Channel Cutter instead. Same length on deck, wider beam, longer waterline, more displacement, bigger rig and interior.BCC lived up to her reputation and was fast when not hard on the wind.Same ballpark price and similar build quality.

  3. Shannon 28

    Shannon 28 is a 31′ 11″ / 9.8 m monohull sailboat designed by Walter Shultz and built by Shannon Yachts between 1978 and 1999. ... iterates on hull shapes not only computer but also crafts the half models for testing and finally builds the real boat with his own hands. He founded Shannon Yachts in Rhode Island in 1975 with the launch of the ...

  4. SHANNON 28

    SHANNON 28. Save to Favorites . Beta Marine. BOTH. US IMPERIAL. METRIC. Sailboat Specifications Definitions ... 1997), states that a boat with a BN of less than 1.3 will be slow in light winds. A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing ...

  5. I Bought a Bluewater Pocket Cruiser! Shannon 28 [Ep. 01

    I'd found my perfect long-distance sailboat. Perfect size, and the perfect compromises between performance, comfort and safety. Built in the day when boats...

  6. Shannon 28 MK II

    The Shannon 28 is perhaps one of the only boats under 30 feet that was built in America for serious offshore sailing. Every conceivable item, from hull design to the layout of the galley dish locker was incorporated to produce the finest yacht possible. Dimensions of twenty eight feet on deck, twenty-three feet on the water, with a 9300 lb ...

  7. Shannon 28 Sailboat

    Tour the interior of a 28 foot bluewater pocket cruiser, a Shannon 28. This boat make and model is the smallest sailboat ever included in the published seri...

  8. The Shannon 28 Sailboat

    The Shannon 28 has a sail area of 41.3 square meters and a displacement of 4,218 kilograms, which gives it a ratio of 16.1. This is a moderate ratio that suggests the boat can sail well in both light and heavy winds. Ballast/Displacement: 38.7%. This ratio measures the stability of the boat, based on the weight of the ballast relative to the ...

  9. First Cruise, 3-Day Sail, Getting to know my Shannon 28 [Ep. 03

    After buying a 1982 Shannon 28 sailboat 3 months ago, and after many weekends of cleaning, maintenance, and learning it's systems, it's finally to the point ...

  10. Review of Shannon 28

    Review of Shannon 28. Basic specs. The Shannon 28 is a sailboat designed by the maritime architect Walter Shultz in the late seventies. Less than 100 boats have been produced. The Shannon 28 is built by the American yard Shannon Yachts. Here we would have liked to show you nice photos of the Shannon 28.

  11. nor'sea 27 vs shannon 28

    The 8' beam versus the 9'6" beam of the Shannon is a significant difference. If you seek the flexibility of trailering the boat to other ports, the Nor'sea has the edge. If roominess and storage is high on your priority list, then, I think, the Shannon has the edge. The Shannon was an expensive-built boat and there are only about 50 of them out ...

  12. Shannon 28 Sailboat

    Monk Farnham set the 1983 "elder" single-handed trans-Atlantic record sailing a Shannon 28, ... Mehitabel, Hull Number 39 of 60, was laid down in 1981 by the Shannon Boat Company, Bristol, Rhode Island — see builders inscription. She was christened Aeolus by her original owner who often sailed her between the U.S. East Coast and the ...

  13. SHANNON 28: Reviews, Specifications, Built, Engine

    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 SHANNON 28. Built by Shannon Yachts and designed by Walter Shultz, the boat was first built in 1978. It has a hull type of Fin w/transom hung rudder and LOA is 8.53.

  14. Shannon 37 & 39 Vintage

    The Shannon 37 drew only 4 feet, 3 inches with the board up, making it ideal for cruising the Chesapeake Bay, Intracoastal Waterway, and Bahamas. Nineteen were built between 1985 and 1993. The Shannon 37 and 38 are traditional designs. The relatively heavy displacement and long keel on both boats makes them seakindly.

  15. Shannon 28 boats for sale

    Find Shannon 28 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Shannon boats to choose from.

  16. Any Shannon 28 owners out there?

    Any Shannon 28 owners out there? Jump to Latest ... General Sailing Discussions Gear & Maintenance Boat Review Forum Cruising Under Sail Seamanship & Navigation. Top Contributors this Month View All. M. Minnewaska 151 Replies. OntarioTheLake 92 Replies. colemj 69 Replies. Recommended Communities.