Atlanta 28 - a safe introduction to cruising

Product Overview

Product:

Atlanta 28

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£9,000.00

Atlanta Marine made a good living in the late 70s and early 80s revitalising the cast-offs of other companies, particularly Macwester. The Atlanta 28 (aka the Macwester 28) is typical of their range, which stretched from a sporty 22-footer to 32ft.



Hull mouldings favoured bulk over sophistication and the interiors were similarly robust if uninspired. The 28 was, though, spacious for the age and had a practical five-berth family layout in two cabins. There was a quarterberth, decent galley and chart table, and enclosed heads. Headroom was reasonable.



She sailed quite well, having a taller rig than the Macwester, but she was no racing boat. Atlanta also produced a number of kits and some of these are best avoided. Well-maintained factory models make safe introductions to cruising.

Details

LOA:28ft (8.53m)
Draught:4ft 8in (1.42m)
Displacement:7,280 lb (3,305kg)
LWL:22ft (6.71m)
Beam:9ft 2in (2.8m)
Price Guide:£9,000 to £14,000
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