Spirit 28 Van De Stadt

Designed by renowned Dutch naval architect E.G. Van De Stadt and built by A.J. Van Heygen in Belgium, this 28-foot sailboat represents classic European yacht design from the early 1970s. With 284 hulls produced over its production run, the Spirit 28 earned a solid reputation among cruising sailors seeking a capable coastal cruiser with offshore potential. The boat's fin keel and spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling and good windward performance, while the masthead sloop rig provides straightforward sail handling. At 5,953 pounds displacement with 2,590 pounds of ballast, she offers a reassuring feel in choppy conditions. The moderate beam of 9.22 feet creates a comfortable interior while maintaining seaworthy proportions. Van De Stadt's design philosophy emphasized seaworthiness over pure speed, evident in the boat's comfort ratio of 19.71, which suggests good motion characteristics in a seaway. The capsize screening formula of 2.04 indicates reasonable stability for coastal and near-offshore sailing. With 445 square feet of sail area, the Spirit 28 provides adequate power for most conditions while remaining manageable for a small crew. This fiberglass yacht suits sailors seeking a well-built European cruiser capable of extended coastal passages and occasional offshore work, backed by proven construction and thoughtful design details.

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