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Copland 28
Designer: Julian Everitt  ·  Builder: Copland Boats  ·  First built: 1988
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About the Copland 28

With limited documentation available, the Copland 28 represents one of the more elusive designs in the 28-foot sailboat category. This relative obscurity shouldn't discourage serious researchers, as many lesser-known designs from established builders often delivered solid performance and construction quality that simply flew under the marketing radar of their era. Based on typical characteristics of boats in this size range from similar periods, the Copland 28 would likely have been positioned as a capable coastal cruiser with occasional offshore potential. The 28-foot length hits a sweet spot for owners seeking a boat large enough for comfortable weekend cruising yet manageable enough for single-handed sailing or couple-based adventures. Without extensive specification data, potential buyers should focus their research on locating owner testimonials, surveyor reports from similar hulls, and any builder documentation that might surface through sailing forums or yacht broker networks. The scarcity of information also means that finding parts or technical support could present challenges, making a thorough pre-purchase survey especially critical. For buyers drawn to unique or uncommon designs, the Copland 28 might offer an interesting alternative to more mainstream offerings in this size category.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 28.30 ft / 8.63 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 23.50 ft / 7.16 m
Beam 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 3.50 ft / 1.07 m
Displacement 7,500.00 lb / 3,402 kg
Ballast 2,600.00 lb / 1,179 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Design & Construction
Hull Type Twin Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Julian Everitt
Builder Copland Boats
First Built 1988
Number Built 7
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
34.67
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
257.99
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. 5.29 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 15.00
J (Foretriangle Base) 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 358.00 ft² / 33.26 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 257.99
How It Compares

vs. Hunter 285, Laser 28, Oceanis 281 Beneteau

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Dimensions
LOA
Copland 28 ★
28.3 ft
Hunter 285
28.4 ft
Laser 28
28.4 ft
Oceanis 281 Beneteau
28.4 ft
LWL
Copland 28 ★
23.5 ft
Hunter 285
23.8 ft
Laser 28
23.6 ft
Oceanis 281 Beneteau
24.3 ft
Beam
Copland 28 ★
10.5 ft
Hunter 285
10.5 ft
Laser 28
9.5 ft
Oceanis 281 Beneteau
10.2 ft
Displacement
Copland 28 ★
7 lbs
Hunter 285
7 lbs
Laser 28
3 lbs
Oceanis 281 Beneteau
7 lbs
Ballast
Copland 28 ★
2 lbs
Hunter 285
3 lbs
Laser 28
1 lbs
Oceanis 281 Beneteau
2 lbs
Sail Area
Copland 28 ★
Hunter 285
398 sq ft
Laser 28
365 sq ft
Oceanis 281 Beneteau
376 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Copland 28 ★
Hunter 285
17.5
Laser 28
23.4
Oceanis 281 Beneteau
16.0
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Copland 28 ★
34.7 %
Hunter 285
42.9 %
Laser 28
Oceanis 281 Beneteau
36.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Copland 28 ★
Hunter 285
18.8
Laser 28
12.2
Oceanis 281 Beneteau
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Copland 28 ★
Hunter 285
2.20
Laser 28
2.40
Oceanis 281 Beneteau
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Copland 28 ★
257
Hunter 285
233
Laser 28
Oceanis 281 Beneteau
227
Hull Speed
Copland 28 ★
Hunter 285
6.5 kts
Laser 28
6.5 kts
Oceanis 281 Beneteau
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Copland 28 ★
Hunter 285
2.4
Laser 28
4.5
Oceanis 281 Beneteau
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