Lindenberg 28
Description
The Lindenberg 28 is a lightweight, high-performance racer-cruiser designed and built by Paul Lindenberg through his company Lindenberg Yachts in Cocoa, Florida (USA). Introduced in 1983, it was produced in very limited numbers—only about 12 hulls were ever built—making it one of the rarer models in the Lindenberg lineup (which includes the 22, 24, 26, 28, and 30 series). The boat emphasizes speed and agility for club racing, MORC/PHRF events, or spirited daysailing, featuring fiberglass construction, a fin keel with spade rudder for responsive handling and clean water flow, a masthead sloop rig optimized for light-to-moderate winds, and a basic interior with modest accommodations (typically 4–6 berths in V-forward + settees, small galley/heads, low headroom ~5'8"–6'). Owners highlight its quick acceleration, excellent light-air performance, forgiving nature for its speed, and fun factor—though it's tender in heavy gusts (benefits from reefing or crew weight) and prioritizes racing over heavy cruising comforts.
Construction Details
| Designer | Paul Lindenberg |
|---|---|
| Builder | Lindenberg Yachts |
| Length | 28.000 ft |
| LOA | 28.000 ft |
| LWL | 24.440 ft |
| Beam | 9.500 ft |
| Displacement | 6000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.250 ft |
| Year Built | 1983 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11 ft |
| p | 32.50 ft |
| e | 10.80 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 ft | 11 ft | 32.50 ft | 10.80 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Lindenberg 28 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32.5 ft - (9906 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.8 ft - (3292 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.77 ft - (10293 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.89 ft - (10330 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | 175.31 ft² |
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Lindenberg 28 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 30.88 ft - (9412 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.4 ft - (4389 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.13 ft - (8269 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.65 ft - (3856 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 195.32 ft² |
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Lindenberg 28 - GENOA
| Luff | * 36.67 ft - (11177 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.62 ft - (5371 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.66 ft - (10564 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.5 ft - (5029 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 302.48 ft² |
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Lindenberg 28 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 36.67 ft - (11177 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.8 ft - (6035 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 617.16 ft² |
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