Dale 28

The DALE 28 was conceived to meet the needs of long standing DALE clients who wanted to downsize whilst retaining the sea keeping and quality to which they were accustomed. A large socialising space in the wheelhouse and cockpit area as well as a cabin for two plus occasional berths for a further two were top of their list. Putting everything that is special about a DALE into 28 feet was a challenge that we just couldn’t resist.With her Nelson heritage and unrivalled sea-keeping, the DALE 28 guarantees to open up endless possibilities for cruising and exploring. She’s a joy to helm….light and responsive, providing that confidence and reassurance in your absolute control. The smooth ride and effortless performance will keep you and your guests happy whilst eating up mile after mile and as your horizons extend, so will your memories of new places visited both near and far. Easy to handle but with true sea going credentials, her ability to fulfil the aspirations of even the most experienced are undoubted, demonstrated brilliantly during her sea trials in four metre seas off the Pembrokeshire coast. Needless to say, Mike was in his element!!Every possible need has been taken into consideration to ensure that the accommodation on board is sufficiently spacious and comfortable. Side decks are wide and reassuring and the cockpit sole flows seamlessly into the wheelhouse for the ultimate experience in indoor-outdoor living. At her first showing at Southampton 2018, customers stepping aboard commented on the spaciousness, the generous accommodation not to mention the “gorgeous heads!” The story continues and with further refinements, with an even more luxurious fit out and a true master cabin, twin engines with joystick manoeuvring and top speed of 29 knots plus. Add six tons of boat and this is a serious craft to be considered by those looking for a fun cruising boat with the DALE capabilities…… your cruising and exploring awaits you!

SeakeepingDale Nelson handling and sea keepingDale Nelson underwater shape designed by TT Boat DesignsForward sections / bows with fine entry for soft rideAft underwater sections designed for directional stability in following seasAft underwater sections designed for ease of lift with minimal “hump” effect and able to cruise at all speedsSmall keel for directional stability and reduced sideways driftDrier rideEase of handling in close quarter manoeuvringsEasily accessible side decksDisplacement heavy enough to maintain soft ride and sea keeping but light enough to allow efficient fuel economy – approximate displacement depending upon fit out – 5 tonTwin or single outdriveShaft installation – optionalRange 350+ nmReduced air draft for styling and to allow cruising of inland waterways and canals

In more detailStanding headroom to forward accommodation yet maintaining full visibility over bowRaised sheerline forward to provide more spacious forward accommodation and retain classic stylingV berths full length which can convert to double berthOptions for galley below or fitted in wheelhouse to owners preferenceDiesel hob for safety with optional electric or gas hob and oven / microwave shore power facilityFull size heads / showerGood stowageLarge wheelhouse with enclosed aft end and door to cockpitHelm position near to wheelhouse front screens for full visibilityDedicated chart / navigator area with stowage for charts and navigation equipment/booksHelm seat that folds forward option for when in harbour to provide extended seating to wheelhouseWheelhouse seating arrangements – the Dale 28 seating is actually comparable in size to the Dale Nelson 38 with both being able to accommodate 6 people when utilising the fold forward helm seat on the DALE 28. The Dale 28 wheelhouse is slightly wider than the DALE Nelson 38 wheelhouseWheelhouse seating depth for comfortable loungingWheelhouse seating which can be converted to two additional berthsAft bulkhead to wheelhouse to provide fully enclosed social area which can then be opened up to spacious cockpit as and when requiredCockpit canopy option to extend social area as and when requiredMaximised cockpit space unobstructed by engine box – engine (engines) located beneath cockpit aft seating lockerLarge stowage beneath cockpit sole with large access hatchTransom door for ease of accessFull width boarding platform for ease of boarding / access to pontoon

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