Built by Endeavour Yachts in Australia starting in 1974, this 28-footer represents classic Australian yacht design philosophy from the mid-1970s era. Designer Reg Gardner created a well-balanced coastal cruiser that emphasizes seaworthiness and practicality over pure performance. The boat's traditional fin keel and skeg-mounted rudder configuration provides reliable tracking and good directional stability, making it forgiving for newer sailors while remaining capable in challenging conditions. With a displacement of 7,015 pounds and substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio, the Endeavour 28 Aus carries herself well through choppy seas and offers reassuring stability. The masthead sloop rig generates 436 square feet of working sail area, delivering respectable performance for coastal cruising and weekend sailing. Her moderate sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 19.1 suggests she's built more for comfort and reliability than racing speed, though she'll keep pace with similar cruising boats. The comfort ratio of 22.15 indicates a motion that favors seakindliness over quick response to waves, while the capsize screening value of 1.96 falls within acceptable ranges for coastal and near-offshore sailing. This fiberglass construction yacht suits sailors seeking a traditional, well-mannered cruiser capable of handling Australia's diverse coastal conditions with confidence.
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What is the Endeavour 28 Aus's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Endeavour 28 Aus has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 19.1. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Endeavour 28 Aus's comfort ratio?
The Endeavour 28 Aus has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 22.15. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Endeavour 28 Aus safe for offshore sailing?
The Endeavour 28 Aus has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.96. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Endeavour 28 Aus?
The theoretical hull speed of the Endeavour 28 Aus is 6.49 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Endeavour 28 Aus weigh?
The Endeavour 28 Aus has a displacement of 7,015.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 27.92 ft.
Who designed the Endeavour 28 Aus?
The Endeavour 28 Aus was designed by Reg Gardner/Endeavour Yachts, first built in 1974.