28' Irwin 1974

Here are a few details on this model.
This info is for people like myself who spend a lot of time researching the web and finding very little on this particular sailboat.

L.O.A 28.5 feet
L.W.L 22.6 feet
Hull Speed = square root ( LWL ) * 1.34 = 6.35 knots
Draft with keel 4.5 feet (my boat)
Draft with keel/centerboard 3' to 7'3"
Sail area 394 sq. ft.
Hull fiberglass
Displacement 7,900 lbs.
Ballast with keel 3,000 lbs lead (my boat)
Ballast with keel/centerboard 3,200 lbs lead
Headroom 6'2"
Number of berths 5
Engine Universal Atomic 4 - 30hp
Engine Volvo Penta 2 cylinder (my boat)


Please post any corrections. I will be happy to hear for all the owners, I will be very happy to post any stories realted to the Irwin 28, Great Lakes, or sailing in general.


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