Laser 28
LaserPerformance · designed by Bruce Farr · 1984
keelboatFractional rigged sloopCanada
The Laser 28 is a 28-foot fractional rigged sloop sailboat designed by Bruce Farr and built by LaserPerformance, first launched in 1984.
General
| Builder | LaserPerformance |
|---|---|
| Designer | Bruce Farr |
| Years built | 1984 |
| Hull type | keelboat |
| Rig type | Fractional rigged sloop |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | Canada |
Dimensions
| LOA | 28.41 ft8.66 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 23.58 ft7.19 m |
| Beam | 9.48 ft2.89 m |
| Draft (max) | 4.98 ft1.52 m |
| Displacement | 3,950 lb1,792 kg |
| Ballast | 1,500 lb680 kg |
| Sail Area | 365 ft²33.9 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 23.37 Performance / racer — powered up
Ballast / Displacement 38.0 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 134 Light
Comfort Ratio 12.2 Racing / light coastal
Capsize Screening 2.40 Better suited to coastal use (> 2.0)
Hull Speed 6.5 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$23,500 typical range $19,000 – $28,000
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
