The Viking 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.
6.3 kts
A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length.
With a waterline of 22.0′, the Viking 28 tops out around 6.3 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.
1.34 × √22.0′ LWL = 6.3 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
185s/nm
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Ballast / Displacement
47.1%
Race-oriented ballast ratio — very stiff and powerful.
Displacement / Length
200
Moderate — a good balance of speed and load-carrying ability.
Hull Speed
6.3kts
Pounds/Inch Immersion
4lbs
Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.
PHRF Fleet Position
Where the Viking 28 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.
Tartan 28
Santana 28
Viking 28
Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.
Catalina 28 Mkii
Oday 28
Cape Dory 28
How It Compares
Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Viking 28.
| Viking 28 | Cape Dory 28 | Catalina 28 Mkii | Oday 28 | Santana 28 | Tartan 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||||||
| LOA | 28.2 | 28.1 | 28.1 | 28.3 | 28.3 | 28.3 |
| LWL | 22.0 | 22.2 | 24.2 | 22.9 | 23.0 | 23.3 |
| Beam | 8.4 | 8.9 | 9.8 | 10.3 | 9.2 | 9.9 |
| Displacement | 4 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Ballast | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Sail Area | — | 404 | 385 | 370 | — | 408 |
| Performance | ||||||
| PHRF | 185 | 225 | 189 | 203 | 180 | 177 |
| SA/Disp | — | 15.0 | 15.6 | 15.8 | — | 17.2 |
| Bal/Disp | 47.1 | 38.9 | 42.3 | — | 34.0 | 43.0 |
| Comfort | — | 31.7 | 22.8 | 20.7 | — | 22.0 |
| Capsize | — | 1.71 | 1.97 | 2.12 | — | 2.03 |
| Hull Speed | — | 6.3 | 6.6 | 6.4 | — | 6.5 |