The Newport 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.
6.7 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 25.0′, the Newport 28 tops out around 6.7 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √25.0′ LWL = 6.7 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.
Ballast / Displacement
45.7%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
200
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
6.7kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
5lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Newport 28 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Newport 28
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Tanzer 28
Hunter 280
Lancer 28
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Newport 28.
| Newport 28 | Cc 27 Mk Iii | Crown 28 | Hunter 280 | Lancer 28 | Tanzer 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 27.7 | 27.9 | 27.8 | 27.8 | 27.7 | 27.6 |
| LWL | 25.0 | 22.9 | 23.3 | 23.6 | 23.9 | 23.5 |
| Beam | 9.5 | 9.2 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 8.0 | 9.8 |
| Displacement | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Ballast | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sail Area | — | 344 | 372 | 428 | 309 | 346 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 192 | — | — | 210 | 258 | 207 |
| SA/Disp | — | 17.7 | 16.8 | 19.7 | 17.2 | 15.9 |
| Bal/Disp | 45.7 | 38.5 | 43.3 | 32.3 | 44.9 | — |
| Comfort | — | 18.3 | 23.1 | 19.8 | 18.9 | 19.4 |
| Capsize | — | 2.08 | 1.88 | 2.07 | 1.89 | 2.11 |
| Hull Speed | — | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.5 |