Morris 28 (Linda) Tall Rig
Description
The Morris 28 Tall Rig refers to a variant of the Morris Linda 28, a classic small cruising sailboat built by Morris Yachts (Maine, USA) from 1985 to 1991. Only about 16 hulls were produced, designed by renowned naval architect Chuck Paine (C.W. Paine Yacht Design). It's known for exceptional build quality, beautiful lines, offshore capability in a compact package, and excellent handling—often praised as one of the finest small traditional cruisers. The "Tall Rig" designation appears in some sail databases for a version with a taller, more performance-oriented sail plan optimized for better light-air performance (higher aspect ratio, more sail area up high). Standard rigs on the Linda 28 are typically masthead sloops, but the tall rig variant increases the foretriangle height (I measurement) for enhanced power.
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 | 38.25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.10 ft |
| p | 32.75 ft |
| e | 11.16 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.25 ft | 12.10 ft | 32.75 ft | 11.16 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Morris 28 (Linda) Tall Rig - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 32.75 ft - (9982 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.16 ft - (3402 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.09 ft - (10391 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 34.23 ft - (10433 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 182.54 ft² |
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Morris 28 (Linda) Tall Rig - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 32.09 ft - (9781 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.92 ft - (8510 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.92 ft - (4243 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 223.36 ft² |
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Morris 28 (Linda) Tall Rig - GENOA
| Luff | * 38.11 ft - (11616 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.51 ft - (5947 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.87 ft - (10933 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.15 ft - (5532 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 345.76 ft² |
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Morris 28 (Linda) Tall Rig - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 38.11 ft - (11616 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.78 ft - (6639 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.78 ft - (6639 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 705.53 ft² |
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