Designed by Ian Haney and built by Deacons Boatyard in the UK starting in 1971, this compact 27-foot sailboat represents classic British yacht design from the early 1970s. The Galion 28 features a traditional fin keel configuration with a fractional sloop rig, delivering balanced performance characteristics that make her well-suited for coastal cruising and day sailing. With a displacement of 6,000 pounds and a moderate beam of 8 feet, this fiberglass yacht offers a comfortable motion in moderate seas while maintaining reasonable interior volume for her size. The hull's proportions suggest good stability, with a capsize screening formula of 1.76 indicating she's appropriate for coastal waters and protected offshore passages in suitable conditions. The boat's comfort ratio of 23.95 places her in the moderate range, suggesting she'll provide a reasonably quick motion through waves—ideal for sailors who prefer a more responsive feel over ultra-heavy displacement characteristics. Her theoretical hull speed of 6.42 knots indicates respectable performance potential under sail. Built during an era when British boatbuilders emphasized seaworthiness and practical design, the Galion 28 represents solid construction values and time-tested proportions that have served coastal sailors well for over five decades.

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