Morris Linda 28
Description
The Morris 28 (more precisely known as the Morris Linda 28 or simply Morris 28 Linda) is a classic small cruising sailboat designed by renowned naval architect Chuck Paine and built by Morris Yachts in Bass Harbor, Maine, from 1985 to 1991. Only about 16 hulls were ever produced, making it one of the rarer models from Morris—prized for its exceptional build quality, timeless aesthetics, seaworthy performance in a compact size, and high-end craftsmanship typical of Morris (now part of Hinckley). It's essentially a slightly smaller, more minimalist sibling to the Morris Leigh 30, sharing the same traditional long-keel philosophy, elegant lines, and offshore-capable design ethos. Paine designed it as one of the smallest yachts possible with reasonable headroom (about 6 feet) while maintaining excellent handling and comfort.
Construction Details
| Designer | C. W. (Chuck) Paine |
|---|---|
| Builder | Morris Yachts (Bass Harbor, Maine) |
| Length | 28.000 ft |
| LOA | 28.000 ft |
| LWL | 23.330 ft |
| Beam | 9.170 ft |
| Displacement | 8300 lb |
| Ballast | 3900 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.330 ft |
| Year Built | 1985 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37.60 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.07 ft |
| p | 32.02 ft |
| e | 11.16 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.60 ft | 12.07 ft | 32.02 ft | 11.16 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Morris Linda 28 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32.02 ft - (9760 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.16 ft - (3402 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.4 ft - (10180 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.54 ft - (10223 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 178.47 ft² |
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Morris Linda 28 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 31.59 ft - (9629 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.42 ft - (8358 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.88 ft - (4231 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 219.35 ft² |
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Morris Linda 28 - GENOA
| Luff | * 37.52 ft - (11436 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.28 ft - (10753 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.11 ft - (5520 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 339.67 ft² |
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Morris Linda 28 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 37.52 ft - (11436 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.73 ft - (6623 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.73 ft - (6623 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 693.01 ft² |
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