Tanzer 28
1970s Canadian recreational keelboat
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The Tanzer 28 is a recreational keelboat built by Tanzer Industries of Dorion, Quebec from 1972 to 1986.[1][2][3][4] It has a masthead sloop rig. It's design gave it a large cabin interior for its size.[5]
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| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Johann Tanzer |
| Location | Canada |
| Year | 1972 |
| Builder | Tanzer Industries |
| Name | Tanzer 28 |
| Boat | |
| Crew | Two |
| Draft | 4.08 ft (1.24 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Masthead sloop |
| Construction | Fibreglass |
| LOA | 27.58 ft (8.41 m) |
| LWL | 23.50 ft (7.16 m) |
| Beam | 9.82 ft (2.99 m) |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | fixed fin keel |
| Rig | |
| Mast length | 38.0 ft (11.6 m) |
| Sails | |
| Mainsail area | 140.00 sq ft (13.006 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 216.38 sq ft (20.102 m2) |
| Total sail area | 356.38 sq ft (33.109 m2) |
| Racing | |
| PHRF | 204 (average) |
Design
Designed by Johann Tanzer, the fibreglass hull has a transom-hung rudder and a fixed fin keel. It displaces 6,500 lb (2,948 kg) and carries 2,400 lb (1,089 kg) of ballast.[1][2]
The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 204, with a low of 216 and a high of 192. It has a hull speed of 6.5 kn (12.04 km/h).[2]
