Sailboat weight???

[OleH28]

Originally Posted by StuM

The OP said it is a Parkens H28 - presumably Parkins Marine. Hardly amateur build. They built about 30 of them in the 70s and 80s.

The original timber H28 had a design displacement of around 11,000 lbs, but the Parkins glass ones were considerably lighter at 9600 lbs.

It was bought hull kit. Home finished.
The salesmanship, is the father who finished it built many boats..this one was built to circumnavigate

Mods from parkins marine, was a thicker layup.

[OleH28]

So, how's the quality of work look? I look at the wood work, and see experience.

Not sure about the boomkin..
Also it has 4 stays a side.
He said the boat was built with 100% redundancy
For world travel.

What do all see? I have thick skin! Thanks

[StuM]

Looking at the waterline in the photo on the hard above and comparing it to the design, she doesn't appear to be overly heavy:

[OleH28]

She had two furl. He said he removed it, (still has them included) said he prefers her with the hank on
Genoa

What's the story with that boomkin? Why would a long range sailer, want that?

I haven't seen one h28 with that type boomkin

Looks solid as all get out! he said all wood on boat solid teak or mahagoney, just not sure the why of the boomkin.

[OleH28]

First engine

2nd is how she was rigged
3rd is how she is now..

Which do you prefer for cruising Bahamas and Cuba?


Thanks

[OleH28]

Originally Posted by OleH28

First engine

2nd is how she was rigged
3rd is how she is now..

Which do you prefer for cruising Bahamas and Cuba?


Thanks

Thanks to those that helped.

[OleH28]

Photos again for more opinions.

Photos show both rigs,
And the boomkin..
Etc


Thxs