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Marieholm 28
Designer: Olle Enderlein  ·  Builder: Marieholms Bruk  ·  First built: 1977
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About the Marieholm 28

Swedish boatbuilder Marieholm produced this 28-foot sailboat as part of their traditional Scandinavian yacht lineup, reflecting the company's commitment to solid construction and seaworthy design. Built with the demanding conditions of Nordic waters in mind, these boats typically feature robust fiberglass construction and practical layouts that prioritize functionality over luxury. The Marieholm 28 represents classic coastal cruising design philosophy, offering a sensible balance between performance and comfort for weekend adventures and extended coastal passages. Like other vessels in the Marieholm range, this model likely incorporates a moderate displacement hull that provides stability and predictable handling characteristics, making it well-suited for family sailing and intermediate sailors developing their offshore skills. Marieholm boats earned respect throughout Scandinavia for their honest construction and reliable performance in challenging conditions. The company's approach emphasized creating affordable, seaworthy vessels that could handle the variable weather and seas common to the Baltic region. For sailors seeking a straightforward coastal cruiser with European pedigree, the Marieholm 28 offers the kind of unpretentious competence that made Swedish boats popular throughout Northern Europe during the latter decades of the twentieth century.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 28.08 ft / 8.56 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 23.62 ft / 7.20 m
Beam 9.65 ft / 2.94 m
Max Draft 4.92 ft / 1.50 m
Displacement 8,377.00 lb / 3,800 kg
Ballast 3,417.00 lb / 1,550 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 376.00 ft² / 34.93 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Olle Enderlein
Builder Marieholms Bruk
First Built 1977
Last Built 1982
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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
14.63
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
25.32
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
1.9
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. 6.51
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. 814.43
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Marieholm 28 ★
28.1 ft
Aloha 28
28.0 ft
Cape Dory 28
28.1 ft
Omega 28
28.2 ft
LWL
Marieholm 28 ★
23.6 ft
Aloha 28
24.5 ft
Cape Dory 28
22.2 ft
Omega 28
24.0 ft
Beam
Marieholm 28 ★
9.7 ft
Aloha 28
9.4 ft
Cape Dory 28
8.9 ft
Omega 28
9.6 ft
Displacement
Marieholm 28 ★
8 lbs
Aloha 28
6 lbs
Cape Dory 28
9 lbs
Omega 28
6 lbs
Ballast
Marieholm 28 ★
3 lbs
Aloha 28
3 lbs
Cape Dory 28
3 lbs
Omega 28
2 lbs
Sail Area
Marieholm 28 ★
376 sq ft
Aloha 28
373 sq ft
Cape Dory 28
404 sq ft
Omega 28
338 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Marieholm 28 ★
Aloha 28
195 s/nm
Cape Dory 28
225 s/nm
Omega 28
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Marieholm 28 ★
14.6
Aloha 28
16.8
Cape Dory 28
15.0
Omega 28
16.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Marieholm 28 ★
Aloha 28
44.4 %
Cape Dory 28
38.9 %
Omega 28
44.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Marieholm 28 ★
25.3
Aloha 28
20.6
Cape Dory 28
31.7
Omega 28
18.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Marieholm 28 ★
1.90
Aloha 28
2.00
Cape Dory 28
1.71
Omega 28
2.12
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Marieholm 28 ★
Aloha 28
204
Cape Dory 28
366
Omega 28
195
Hull Speed
Marieholm 28 ★
6.5 kts
Aloha 28
6.6 kts
Cape Dory 28
6.3 kts
Omega 28
6.6 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Marieholm 28 ★
Aloha 28
2.6
Cape Dory 28
1.2
Omega 28
2.7
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