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Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau
Designer: Groupe Finot  ·  Builder: Jeanneau (Fra)  ·  First built: 1991
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About the Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau

With limited specifications available, the Sun Way 28 Cb represents an intriguing entry in Jeanneau's diverse sailboat lineup. The "Cb" designation indicates this yacht features a centerboard configuration, which typically provides enhanced versatility for sailors who want to explore shallow waters while maintaining reasonable upwind performance in deeper conditions. This design approach suggests the Sun Way 28 Cb was conceived as a coastal cruiser, well-suited for exploring harbors, bays, and anchorages that might challenge deeper-draft vessels. The centerboard system allows for beach landing capabilities and access to skinny waters, making it an appealing choice for adventurous sailors who value exploration over pure performance. Jeanneau's reputation for building accessible, well-constructed recreational sailboats likely carries through to this model, though the limited available information makes it challenging to assess specific design characteristics or construction details. The Sun Way name implies this boat was designed with recreational sailing in mind, potentially offering a comfortable cockpit layout and practical accommodations for weekend getaways or extended coastal cruising. For prospective buyers seeking a versatile shallow-draft cruiser with French construction heritage, the Sun Way 28 Cb merits investigation, though thorough inspection would be essential given the sparse available documentation.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 28.54 ft / 8.70 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.26 ft / 7.70 m
Beam 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 2.30 ft / 0.70 m
Displacement 7,055 lb / 3,200 kg
Ballast 2,425 lb / 1,100 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 387 ft² / 35.95 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Centerboard
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Groupe Finot
Builder Jeanneau (FRA)
First Built 1991
Last Built 1997
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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
16.81
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
34.37
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
195.41
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. 5.68 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 2.13 ft / 0.65 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 350.00 ft² / 32.52 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Volvo
How It Compares

vs. Ericson 28, Ontario 28, Pearson 28 2

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Dimensions
LOA
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau ★
28.5 ft
Ericson 28
28.5 ft
Ontario 28
28.6 ft
Pearson 28 2
28.5 ft
LWL
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau ★
25.3 ft
Ericson 28
24.2 ft
Ontario 28
22.0 ft
Pearson 28 2
24.4 ft
Beam
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau ★
10.5 ft
Ericson 28
10.5 ft
Ontario 28
10.0 ft
Pearson 28 2
9.8 ft
Displacement
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau ★
7 lbs
Ericson 28
7 lbs
Ontario 28
6 lbs
Pearson 28 2
7 lbs
Ballast
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau ★
2 lbs
Ericson 28
3 lbs
Ontario 28
2 lbs
Pearson 28 2
2 lbs
Sail Area
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau ★
387 sq ft
Ericson 28
422 sq ft
Ontario 28
400 sq ft
Pearson 28 2
384 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau ★
Ericson 28
180 s/nm
Ontario 28
195 s/nm
Pearson 28 2
192 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau ★
16.8
Ericson 28
17.7
Ontario 28
17.9
Pearson 28 2
16.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau ★
34.4 %
Ericson 28
40.0 %
Ontario 28
42.7 %
Pearson 28 2
36.4 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau ★
Ericson 28
19.9
Ontario 28
20.4
Pearson 28 2
20.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau ★
Ericson 28
2.15
Ontario 28
2.11
Pearson 28 2
2.06
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau ★
195
Ericson 28
237
Ontario 28
285
Pearson 28 2
215
Hull Speed
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau ★
Ericson 28
6.6 kts
Ontario 28
6.3 kts
Pearson 28 2
6.6 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Sun Way 28 Cb Jeanneau ★
Ericson 28
2.3
Ontario 28
1.9
Pearson 28 2
2.5
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