The Wolverine 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.
6.5 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 23.3′, the Wolverine 28 tops out around 6.5 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √23.3′ LWL = 6.5 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
192s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Displacement / Length
239
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
6.5kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
4lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Wolverine 28 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Santana 28
Viking 28
Wolverine 28
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Hinterhoeller 28
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Wolverine 28.
| Wolverine 28 | Hinterhoeller 28 | Omega 28 | Santana 28 | Trapper 28 | Viking 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 28.2 | 28.3 | 28.2 | 28.3 | 28.2 | 28.2 |
| LWL | 23.3 | 21.0 | 24.0 | 23.0 | 22.0 | 22.0 |
| Beam | 7.5 | 8.4 | 9.6 | 9.2 | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Displacement | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Ballast | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sail Area | — | 364 | 338 | — | — | — |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 192 | 218 | — | 180 | — | 185 |
| SA/Disp | — | 17.7 | 16.4 | — | — | — |
| Bal/Disp | — | — | 44.0 | 34.0 | 47.1 | 47.1 |
| Comfort | — | 23.4 | 18.1 | — | — | — |
| Capsize | — | 1.86 | 2.12 | — | — | — |
| Hull Speed | — | 6.1 | 6.6 | — | — | — |