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Brewer 128
Designer: Ted Brewer  ·  Builder: Ft. Myers Yacht & Ship  ·  First built: 1983
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About the Brewer 128

With limited documentation available, the Brewer 128 remains one of the more elusive sailboats in the research database, making it a challenging vessel to fully characterize for prospective buyers. What information does exist suggests this was likely a custom or semi-custom design from the Brewer yard, which developed a reputation for quality construction during their operational years. Based on the numerical designation, this appears to be a substantial sailing vessel that would have been positioned in the larger end of the recreational sailing market. Brewer boats generally earned respect for solid construction techniques and practical layouts that appealed to serious cruising sailors rather than the racing crowd. The scarcity of detailed specifications and limited production numbers indicate this was probably not a mainstream production model, which could present both opportunities and challenges for potential owners. On one hand, exclusivity and potential custom features might appeal to sailors seeking something unique. However, the limited documentation also means parts availability, service support, and resale values remain question marks. For sailors considering a Brewer 128, thorough professional surveys become even more critical given the sparse historical data available to guide purchase decisions.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 42.00 ft / 12.80 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 33.75 ft / 10.29 m
Beam 13.50 ft / 4.11 m
Max Draft 9.00 ft / 2.74 m
Min Draft 4.50 ft / 1.37 m
Displacement 23,850.00 lb / 10,818 kg
Ballast 11,000.00 lb / 4,990 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 887.00 ft² / 82.40 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Keel/CB & spade rudder
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG
Designer Ted Brewer
Builder Ft. Myers Yacht & Ship
First Built 1983
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 17.2
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 31.79
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.88
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.78
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 1.95
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 55.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 18.2
P (Mainsail Luff) 46.8
E (Mainsail Foot) 16.5
SA Fore 500.5
SA Main 386.1
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