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Vancouver 28

Northshore · 1986 · Cutter rig

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Vancouver 28 profile drawing
LOA28.02'
Beam8.66'
Draft4.27'
Displ.4.5t
Rigcutter
HullFiberglass

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John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising lists the Vancouver 28, rated 2 of 5: 'High quality semi-traditional yachts built by Northshore Marine.'

Overview

The Vancouver 28 is a fiberglass cutter designed by Robert Harris and built by Northshore, first built in 1986, with 58 completed.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists a long keel, 28.02 ft overall on a 22.93 ft waterline, 8.66 ft of beam and 4.27 ft of draft. Displacement is 8,960 lb with 3,450 lb of ballast, and the cutter carries about 440 sq ft.

Buyers Notes

John Neal rates the Vancouver 28 2 of 5: “High quality semi-traditional yachts built by Northshore Marine.”

Passage records

Niord· Rupert Smith2008

Jester Azores Challenge (2008)

Finished.

Source: Jester Challenge: Azores 2008 page

Shearwater of Sanday· Andy Ball2025

Jester Baltimore Challenge (2025)

Finished.

Source: Jester Challenge: Baltimore 2025 page

  1. [1]SpecificationsVANCOUVER 28 - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and builder.
  2. [2]SpecificationsVancouver 28 - Good Old Boat sailboat data- Profile drawing used for the cover.
  3. [3]EditorialJohn Neal - Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising (Mahina)- Lists the Vancouver 28, rated 2 of 5.
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