Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Raider Boats Sloop 1970 vs Raider Sea-Raider 28/96 Hardtop 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Raider Boats Sloop 1970 vs Raider Sea-Raider 28/96 Hardtop 2012 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 450 hp, the Raider Sea-Raider 28/96 Hardtop 2012 has a 415-hp advantage over the Raider Boats Sloop 1970's 35-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Raider Sea-Raider 28/96 Hardtop 2012 carries 124 gallons versus 15 gallons in the Raider Boats Sloop 1970. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Raider Boats Sloop 1970 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Raider Sea-Raider 28/96 Hardtop 2012 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Raider Boats Sloop 1970 could be the deciding factor.
The Raider Boats Sloop 1970 has a documented auxiliary engine of 35 hp.
Bottom line: The Raider Boats Sloop 1970 at 35,0 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The Raider Sea-Raider 28/96 Hardtop 2012 at 28,0 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail35.00 ft
Length overall - Detail28 ft
Length - Feet35
Length - Feet28
Length overall - Meters10.67
Length overall - Meters8.53
Length overall - Inches420
Length overall - Inches336
Draft [max] - Detail4.75 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.45
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches57
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Beamnot available
Beam110 in
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters2.79
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches11
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise18℃
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Detail31 in
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters78.74
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches31
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail4,650 lbs
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg2109.2
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.465
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - DetailBottom: 96 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailSide: 38 in
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters0.97
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches38
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal15
Fuel tank capacity - Gal124
Fuel tank capacity - Liters56.78
Fuel tank capacity - Liters469.39
Engine makeUniversal
Engine makenot available
Horsepower35 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeGas
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail124 gal
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Engine maxnot available
Engine maxProp: 450 hp
Operational Info
Water capacity66
Water capacitynot available
Holding tank capacity - Gal15
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters56.78
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typeSail
Boat typenot available
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity3,500 lbs
Maximum peoplenot available
Maximum people9 or 1,500 lbs
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeRaider
Modelnot available
ModelSea-Raider 28/96 Hardtop
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2012
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.250 in. Side: 0.160 in
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee