RL 28 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · wing

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

28.02' · 8.54 m

Disp.

2,998 lbs · 1,360 kg

First year

1978

The RL 28 stands as a landmark achievement in Australian naval architecture, representing the upper limit of what is technically and legally feasible for a trailerable yacht. Designed by Rob Legg in the late 1970s, the RL 28 was envisioned as a "pocket cruiser" that offered the internal volume and stability of a fixedkeel yacht while maintaining the versatility of a centerboarder. With a length overall of 8.5 meters (28 feet), it challenged the convention that large cruising boats must be permanently moored. The hull is characterized by a relatively flat run aft and a generous beam, which not only provides significant initial stability but also creates a spacious platform for family coastal cruising. During its production run from the late 1970s through the mid1980s, the RL 28 became a favorite for sailors in the Whitsundays and the Gippsland Lakes, proving that a boat capable of being towed by a heavyduty vehicle could still cross open stretches of water with confidence.