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The Bente 28 is a 28-foot performance cruiser built with vacuum-infused sandwich construction. During sea trials in light wind, the boat maintains 5.2 knots upwind.0:36 The deck layout features a two-speed mainsheet system for coarse and fine adjustment, along with strategically placed clutches that allow the jib sheet to be locked off for winch use.1:39 While the deck ergonomics are well-designed, the prototype exhibits excessive steering resistance, likely due to improperly installed rudder bearings.1:12 The bowsprit on the prototype is slated for extension to accommodate a larger gennaker.1:55 Below deck, the interior layout offers a spacious saloon and a separate head, providing functionality comparable to a 33-foot vessel.3:18 The cockpit is open-transom with full-length benches suitable for sleeping.4:06 Despite a displacement of two tons, which is relatively heavy for a hull designed to plane, the boat offers a balance of performance and interior comfort.4:55

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