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Olga 28


The Olga 28 is a fuel-efficient trailerable, v-bottom power cruiser. She evokes classic power cruisers from the Pacific Northwest, and is designed as the perfect boat for a couple (or a family) to cruise the Puget Sound or Inside Passage to Alaska. She would also be a great boat for cruising in warmer climates, where her spacious pilothouse will provide welcome shelter from the sun.

She is built of plywood,  over plywood bulkheads, frames and stringers. Builders have the option of using a traditional chine or using epoxy coving and biaxial tape ("liquid joinery" style); bulkheads and interior joinery can also be secured with cleats or epoxy and tape.

Power will be a single outboard; 50 to 65 hp is recommended for a top speed of about 12-14 knots. She can handle additional power if more speed is desired.

        LOA                                28'
        LWL                                26' - 11"
        Beam                               8'  - 6"
        Displacement                  5000 lbs