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!
Seakeeping
Dale Nelson handling and sea keeping
Dale Nelson underwater shape designed by TT Boat Designs
Forward sections / bows with fine entry for soft ride
Aft underwater sections designed for directional stability in following seas
Aft underwater sections designed for ease of lift with minimal “hump” effect and able to cruise at all speeds
Small keel for directional stability and reduced sideways drift
Drier ride
Ease of handling in close quarter manoeuvrings
Easily accessible side decks
Displacement heavy enough to maintain soft ride and sea keeping but light enough to allow efficient fuel economy – approximate displacement depending upon fit out – 5 ton
Twin or single outdrive
Shaft installation – optional
Range 350+ nm
Reduced air draft for styling and to allow cruising of inland waterways and canals
In more detail
Standing headroom to forward accommodation yet maintaining full visibility over bow
Raised sheerline forward to provide more spacious forward accommodation and retain classic styling
V berths full length which can convert to double berth
Options for galley below or fitted in wheelhouse to owners preference
Diesel hob for safety with optional electric or gas hob and oven / microwave shore power facility
Full size heads / shower
Good stowage
Large wheelhouse with enclosed aft end and door to cockpit
Helm position near to wheelhouse front screens for full visibility
Dedicated chart / navigator area with stowage for charts and navigation equipment/books
Helm seat that folds forward option for when in harbour to provide extended seating to wheelhouse
Wheelhouse 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 wheelhouse
Wheelhouse seating depth for comfortable lounging
Wheelhouse seating which can be converted to two additional berths
Aft bulkhead to wheelhouse to provide fully enclosed social area which can then be opened up to spacious cockpit as and when required
Cockpit canopy option to extend social area as and when required
Maximised cockpit space unobstructed by engine box – engine (engines) located beneath cockpit aft seating locker
Large stowage beneath cockpit sole with large access hatch
Transom door for ease of access
Full width boarding platform for ease of boarding / access to pontoon
Dale 28 Brochure
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https://www.dalenelson.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DALE-28-Brochure-September-2023.pdf
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https://www.dalenelson.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DALE-28-Standard-Specification-September-2023.pdf
Youtube Video
https://youtu.be/cFCRM3PszaE