The Precision 28 is designed for cruising comfort rather than racing.
Hull Speed
The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.
6.4 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 23.0′, the Precision 28 tops out around 6.4 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √23.0′ LWL = 6.4 kts
Performance Ratios
Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.
PHRF Rating
207s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Ballast / Displacement
34.6%
Typical cruising ballast — balanced stability and motion underway.
Displacement / Length
202
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
6.4kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
5lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Precision 28 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Hunter 28.5
Precision 28
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Precision 28.
| Precision 28 | Ericson 28 2 | Hunter 28.5 | Pearson 28 1975 80 | S2 85 | S2 86 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 28.0 | 28.0 | 28.0 | 28.0 | 28.0 | 28.0 |
| LWL | 23.0 | 23.3 | — | 24.0 | 22.5 | 22.5 |
| Beam | 10.0 | 10.0 | — | 9.3 | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Displacement | 5 | 7 | — | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Ballast | 1 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Sail Area | — | 411 | — | 395 | — | 390 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 207 | — | 180 | — | — | — |
| SA/Disp | — | 17.2 | — | 16.1 | — | 16.2 |
| Bal/Disp | 34.6 | 42.7 | — | 45.0 | 39.5 | — |
| Comfort | — | 21.8 | — | 24.9 | — | 24.2 |
| Capsize | — | 2.05 | — | 1.86 | — | 1.94 |
| Hull Speed | — | 6.5 | — | 6.6 | — | 6.4 |