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Cayman 28
Designer: Mark Mills  ·  Builder: Code Yachts  ·  First built: 2023
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About the Cayman 28

With limited specifications available, the Cayman 28 represents a mid-sized sailboat that falls into the popular 28-foot category favored by many recreational sailors. This size range typically attracts sailors seeking a balance between manageable handling and sufficient space for comfortable coastal cruising or weekend adventures. Boats of this length generally offer an appealing compromise for those transitioning from smaller day sailors to more capable cruising vessels. The Cayman 28 likely provides adequate interior accommodations for short-term cruising while maintaining the nimble sailing characteristics that make boats this size enjoyable to single-hand or sail with a small crew. Given the naming convention, this design may have connections to Caribbean sailing or been influenced by the sailing conditions found in those waters, though specific details about the designer or builder remain unclear from available sources. The 28-foot size class has historically been popular among sailors who want a boat capable of coastal exploration without the complexity and expense of larger offshore vessels. For prospective buyers researching this model, the limited available information suggests focusing on a hands-on inspection to evaluate construction quality, rigging condition, and overall maintenance history when considering a Cayman 28 purchase.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 27.95 ft / 8.52 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.46 ft / 8.37 m
Beam 8.30 ft / 2.53 m
Max Draft 6.30 ft / 1.92 m
Displacement 2,425.08 lb / 1,100 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 500.09 ft² / 46.46 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb and transom hung rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction Carbon
Designer Mark Mills
Builder Code Yachts
First Built 2023
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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
44.44
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
8.1
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
2.47
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. 7.02
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
8.68
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. 814.38
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 35.17
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.15
P (Mainsail Luff) 34.32
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.76
SA Fore 196.07
SA Main 218.96
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Cayman 28 ★
28.0 ft
Etap 28I
28.0 ft
Parker 275
27.9 ft
Precision 28
28.0 ft
LWL
Cayman 28 ★
27.5 ft
Etap 28I
23.8 ft
Parker 275
24.5 ft
Precision 28
23.0 ft
Beam
Cayman 28 ★
8.3 ft
Etap 28I
10.3 ft
Parker 275
9.3 ft
Precision 28
10.0 ft
Displacement
Cayman 28 ★
2 lbs
Etap 28I
6 lbs
Parker 275
5 lbs
Precision 28
5 lbs
Ballast
Cayman 28 ★
Etap 28I
Parker 275
2 lbs
Precision 28
1 lbs
Sail Area
Cayman 28 ★
500 sq ft
Etap 28I
358 sq ft
Parker 275
380 sq ft
Precision 28
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Cayman 28 ★
44.4
Etap 28I
17.1
Parker 275
19.6
Precision 28
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Cayman 28 ★
8.1
Etap 28I
17.2
Parker 275
17.2
Precision 28
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Cayman 28 ★
2.47
Etap 28I
2.24
Parker 275
2.10
Precision 28
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Cayman 28 ★
Etap 28I
204
Parker 275
Precision 28
201
Hull Speed
Cayman 28 ★
7.0 kts
Etap 28I
6.5 kts
Parker 275
6.6 kts
Precision 28
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Cayman 28 ★
8.7
Etap 28I
2.7
Parker 275
3.1
Precision 28
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