Designed by renowned naval architect Tony Castro and built by French manufacturer Jeanneau from 1987 to 1991, this 29.5-foot sailboat represents solid European craftsmanship from the late 1980s sailing boom. The Sun Dream 28 features a modern fin keel with spade rudder configuration that delivers responsive handling and good upwind performance, making it well-suited for coastal cruising and club racing. Castro's design emphasizes a balanced approach between comfort and performance. The boat's fiberglass construction and masthead sloop rig provide reliability and ease of handling, while the generous beam of 10.58 feet creates a spacious interior for weekend getaways or extended coastal passages. With a displacement of 5,936 pounds and ballast ratio that promotes stability, the Sun Dream 28 offers reassuring sailing characteristics for intermediate sailors. The sail area to displacement ratio of 18.11 indicates moderately spirited performance in light to moderate conditions, though the boat won't be the fastest around the buoys. A comfort ratio of 15.21 suggests quick motion in choppy seas, typical of lighter displacement boats from this era. The capsize screening value of 2.34 falls within acceptable parameters for coastal sailing, making this an appropriate choice for bay sailing, island hopping, and near-shore adventures rather than extended offshore passages.
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What is the Sun Dream 28 Jeanneau's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Sun Dream 28 Jeanneau has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 18.11. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Sun Dream 28 Jeanneau's comfort ratio?
The Sun Dream 28 Jeanneau has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 15.21. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Sun Dream 28 Jeanneau safe for offshore sailing?
The Sun Dream 28 Jeanneau has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.34. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Sun Dream 28 Jeanneau?
The theoretical hull speed of the Sun Dream 28 Jeanneau is 6.64 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Sun Dream 28 Jeanneau weigh?
The Sun Dream 28 Jeanneau has a displacement of 5,936.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 29.50 ft.
Who designed the Sun Dream 28 Jeanneau?
The Sun Dream 28 Jeanneau was designed by Tony Castro, first built in 1987.