Oxford 400
Description
The Oxford 400 stands as a testament to Robert G. Henry Jr.'s expertise in creating substantial, seaworthy cruising sailboats. First built in 1946 by Oxford Boatyard Co., this 28.83-foot fractional sloop embodies the post-war American approach to coastal cruising with its heavy displacement and traditional wood construction. Henry, who served as general manager of Oxford Boatyard during WWII when they built vessels for the military, applied his extensive experience from Sparkman & Stephens to create this robust cruising design.
Construction Details
| Designer | Robert G. Henry Jr. |
|---|---|
| Builder | Oxford Boatyard Co. |
| Length | 28.830 ft |
| LOA | 28.830 ft |
| LWL | 22.500 ft |
| Beam | 8.330 ft |
| Displacement | 8400 lb |
| Ballast | 3800 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1946 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 31.95 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 10.51 ft |
| p | 36 ft |
| e | 15.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.95 ft | 10.51 ft | 36 ft | 15.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Oxford 400 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.25 ft - (4648 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.41 ft - (11707 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 38.6 ft - (11765 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 274.18 ft² |
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Oxford 400 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 26.91 ft - (8202 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.99 ft - (4264 mm) |
| Leech | * 23.26 ft - (7090 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.09 ft - (3685 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 162.67 ft² |
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Oxford 400 - GENOA
| Luff | * 31.95 ft - (9738 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.03 ft - (5191 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.99 ft - (9141 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.77 ft - (4807 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 251.86 ft² |
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Oxford 400 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 31.95 ft - (9738 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 18.92 ft - (5767 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.92 ft - (5767 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 513.82 ft² |
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Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite. The information on this site is not guaranteed to be accurate. Sailrite offers this content as a service to our community, but takes no responsibility for the reliability of the data provided.
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