Laser 28 Specifications & Equipment

 

Principal Dimensions

 

LOA

8.66m

28.41’

LWL

7.2m

23.62’

Beam

2.89m

9.48’

Draft

1.518m

4.98’

Displacement

1795 kg

3950 lbs

Keel weight

682 kg

1500 lbs

Sail areas:

   

Main

22.47 m2

242 sq. ft.

Lapper (106%)

15.05 m2

162 sq. ft.

Working jib

11.43 m2

123 sq. ft.

#1 Spinnaker

56.67 m2

610 sq. ft.

#2 Spinnaker

62.24 m2

670 sq. ft.

Opt. Genoa (153%)

21.36 m2

230 sq. ft.

Mast height from waterline

12.64m

41.47’

Foretriangle height, I

9.48m

31.10’

Spinnaker hoist, I

9.67m

31.73’

Foretriangle base, J

2.94m

9.65’

Mainsail luff, P

10.10m

33.14’

Mainsail foot, E

3.95m

12.96’

Pole length

3.45m

11.32’

 

Standard Features and Equipment

Construction

  1. Hull & deck Kevlar sandwich construction using Termanto cross-linked PVC foam.
  2. Keel loads transferred into floor structure and not hull skins.
  3. Structural calculations based on grounding safely at 8 knots.

Sails

  1. Mainsail w/2 reefs, full length upper batten.
  2. 106% Class Standard Lapper w/2 full length battens, luff tape for head foil.
  3. Working jib.
  4. Large all round reacher/runner spinnaker .

Spars and Rigging

  1. White baked paint finish.
  2. Main halyard, 2 genoa halyards, spinnaker halyard, 1st reef and 2nd reef outhauls,Cunningham,Vang,Outhaul, Spinnaker downhaul and topping lift.
  3. Spinnaker pole.
  4. 1 x 19 s/s rigging throughout, Navtec chainplates.
  5. Mast deck-stepped on custom designed tabernacle for self lowering.
  6. Mast extrusion custom designed by Farr.

Deck Hardware

  1. Finest quality Schaeffer and Harken throughout.
  2. Maxwell 22 SIT, two speed, primary winches Maxwell 14, single speed, halyard winches.
  3. All halyards and winch-operated control lines Easylock stoppered.
  4. 4 to 1 speed trimming on main sheet, 8:1 fine control for helmsman.

Cockpit

  1. One large cockpit bin under hinged seat top on starboard side.
  2. Engine panel sheltered in above locker.
  3. Tiller swivels vertically to clear cockpit area completely.

Safety

  1. Pulpit, sternposts and staunchions fitted with double life lines.
  2. 1 ½ “ drains (2) in cockpit with separate exits.
  3. No water access through cockpit lockers to interior.
  4. Danforth 13S anchor mounted in custom designed well.
  5. Painted non-skid for maximum traction.

Engine

  1. Bukh DV 8SME, 8.2 H.P. Diesel with sail drive.
  2. Water sensing switch fitted between double membranes for 100% security.
  3. No internal corrosion of sail drive leg as cooling water is obtained through separate inlet with seacock.
  4. Flexible supports with hydraulic damping.
  5. 2 Blade folding prop.
  6. Electric start, 18 amp. alternator.
  7. Decompression lever and facility for pull start.

Plumbing

  1. Portable polyethylene fresh water tanks attached to hand pumps in head and galley. Capacity limited only to number of tanks carried.

Electrical

  1. Navigation bowlight, stern light, steaming light, anchor light and deck light.
  2. 4 reading lamps in V berth and main cabin. Dome lights in head and quarter berth. Fluorescent light over galley.
  3. Single battery connected through switch with provision for second battery.
  4. All switches on safety breakers.

Accommodation

  1. Double V berth; dinette converts to double; large quarter berth sufficient for 2 children or 1 adult.
  2. V berth can be closed off for privacy.
  3. Incredible amount of storage space with unique “soft-locker” bags through boat removable in spring and fall for cleaning.

Galley

  1. 2 Burner propane gimballed stove W/piezo electric lighting — (no matches!).
  2. 1½ " insulated icebox.
  3. Removable chopping board.
  4. Large under-counter storage.
  5. Dry locker access through counter top.
  6. Dish and cup storage behind sliding doors.

Head

  1. Fully enclosed with marine toilet and 12 gallon holding tank
  2. Grating on floor for water removal (access to large wet locker aft is through head).
  3. Shower can be added.
  4. 6 large pigeon holes provide private storage for all crew members.
  5. Safety locker and First Aid locker provided.
  6. Folding basin provides seated access for shaving, make-up, etc.

Navigation

  1. Extra large dinette table provides chart table capability with storage box under.
  2. Instruments stored in “soft locker” liner.
  3. Chart/reading light provided.

Conveniences

  1. Tool locker under top step.
  2. Garbage under bottom step.
  3. Separate cooler supplied for home packing.
  4. Companionway hatch slides back 4” beyond washboards for rain proof overhang.
  5. Panels from V birth convert main cabin into round-the-table lounge.
  6. All locker lids integral with cushions, including berths.
  7. All seacocks handy to main cabin.
  8. Cabin sole completely removable.
  9. V berth removable for racing.
  10. Custom designed, low-profile covered hatch provides minimum Interference to foredeck work.
  11. Guaranteed finger jam proof companionway hatch!
  12. Engine access from 3 sides.
  13. Top step in companionway same level as cockpit floor for easy access to halyard winches and stoppers.
  14. Tinted windows to cut down heat buildup.
  15. Drain hose on ice box with pinch clamp.
  16. Immediate battery access under settee cushion.
  17. Every square inch of hull under lockers, berths, floor boards and cabin sole accessible for cleaning and inspection.

Optional Extras

  1. Pressure unit for shower and/or galley on raw water or ship’s supply.
  2. CNG unit for galley instead of propane.
  3. Propane water heater installed in head.
  4. Mansfield TDX treated discharge system hooked up to through-hue or holding tank.
  5. Instrument and radio panel over dinette table.
  6. A 153% Genoa with tracks.
  7. Cruising lapper with no full length batten (can be ordered standard with boat).
  8. Harken furling gear.
  9. Mainsail cover.
  10. Speed stripes.
  11. Small reaching spinnaker (bullet proof!)
  12. Storm jib.
  13. A 2nd cockpit storage bin on port side.
  14. Ladder handle tiller extension.
  15. Removable traveller for cruising.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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