Not a fair comparison. TH is 25ft compared to a 28ft boat. Diesel more likely in C28 if you want. C28 generally more expensive.
C28 bigger than TH. More space inside, more space for stuff. More ballast, etc.
A bit more painting when it comes to a/f time.
Horses for courses; just the same as the other post - with diesel or OB motor. The word "better" is subjective, and it is a personal weighing of all the aspects.
Select to expand quoteNewmo said..
Walker H28 Ketch, better than both those mentioned
I know a choey lee vessel that is extremely similar to a h28, I've had a bit to do with a " as drawn timber h28 " I'm curious as to the difference, if any in the way of lines ? And how does the walker h28 compare ?
Select to expand quoteLazyjack said..
Tophat 25 (II or III) is better than a Compass 28. Change my mind. 
Ok. This should change your mind from both. 
Great boat the Ross 780 but wouldn't term it a pocket cruiser capable of offshore sailing like I assume the post is meaning..............
johncrawfordmarine.com.au/ross-780/371-ross-780-seaspray-magazine-story/file
www.facebook.com/people/Australian-Ross-780-Association/100064580775688/?paipv=0&eav=Afaz-SMdgoF2RO-QBcJqP7ikhJMSi3nUCQrFVgFGQ2iIsYuWITnveTBRXxwRNYiJPUQ&_rdr
Select to expand quoter13 said..
Great boat the Ross 780 but wouldn't term it a pocket cruiser capable of offshore sailing like I assume the post is meaning..............
johncrawfordmarine.com.au/ross-780/371-ross-780-seaspray-magazine-story/file
www.facebook.com/people/Australian-Ross-780-Association/100064580775688/?paipv=0&eav=Afaz-SMdgoF2RO-QBcJqP7ikhJMSi3nUCQrFVgFGQ2iIsYuWITnveTBRXxwRNYiJPUQ&_rdr
You're probably right R13. Just having some fun with the brevity, allows one a degree of latitude in interpretation 
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Select to expand quotewoko said..Newmo said..
Walker H28 Ketch, better than both those mentioned
I know a choey lee vessel that is extremely similar to a h28, I've had a bit to do with a " as drawn timber h28 " I'm curious as to the difference, if any in the way of lines ? And how does the walker h28 compare ?
Nice Walker 28, with a recent Yanmar engine and a Fleming Windvane.
Excellent buying, was $24,990 for some time, but wasn't snapped up.
Have a look at this one...
1980 Walker H28 Cutter | Haese Marine
Select to expand quoteBeamReach said..Select to expand quotewoko said..Select to expand quote Select to expand quoteNewmo said..Select to expand quoteWalker H28 Ketch, better than both those mentionedSelect to expand quote Select to expand quote Select to expand quote Select to expand quoteI know a choey lee vessel that is extremely similar to a h28, I've had a bit to do with a " as drawn timber h28 " I'm curious as to the difference, if any in the way of lines ? And how does the walker h28 compare ?Select to expand quote Select to expand quote Select to expand quoteNice Walker 28, with a recent Yanmar engine and a Fleming Windvane.Select to expand quoteExcellent buying, was $24,990 for some time, but wasn't snapped up.Select to expand quote Select to expand quoteHave a look at this one...Select to expand quote Select to expand quote1980 Walker H28 Cutter | Haese MarineSelect to expand quoteNice boat, been on and off the market for years. However the Walker H28 is a much bigger boat (4 t) compared to a 2t Tophat
Select to expand quoteBeamReach said..woko said..Newmo said..
Walker H28 Ketch, better than both those mentioned
I know a choey lee vessel that is extremely similar to a h28, I've had a bit to do with a " as drawn timber h28 " I'm curious as to the difference, if any in the way of lines ? And how does the walker h28 compare ?
Nice Walker 28, with a recent Yanmar engine and a Fleming Windvane.
Excellent buying, was $24,990 for some time, but wasn't snapped up.
Have a look at this one...
1980 Walker H28 Cutter | Haese MarineSelect to expand quoteBeamReach said..woko said..Newmo said..
Walker H28 Ketch, better than both those mentioned
I know a choey lee vessel that is extremely similar to a h28, I've had a bit to do with a " as drawn timber h28 " I'm curious as to the difference, if any in the way of lines ? And how does the walker h28 compare ?
Nice Walker 28, with a recent Yanmar engine and a Fleming Windvane.
Excellent buying, was $24,990 for some time, but wasn't snapped up.
Have a look at this one...
1980 Walker H28 Cutter | Haese Marine
BeamReach - if you mean the sloop, yeah I had a squiz. Looks nice.except for the wet bilge and the suspect chainplate. Still - it's probably repairable for not too much.
For what it's worth I know of a couple of top hats that have circumnavigated. I have a Triton24 and yes there are better off shore boats. However I know of one T24 that circumnavigated via Cape Horn with 2 aboard and arrived back in Oz with a third aboard (baby)
Pick you your weather windows and the world is your oyster
Winkali??
C28 gets up to 6kts with a lot less effort than the TH.
C28 bounces around less, like a cork in a seaway.
C28 head area and storage opposite is nice.
C28 probably less weather helm.
Outboard motor is perfectly viable on a TH.
Saloon layout is terrible in the C28.
TH a bit easier to man-handle in marinas.
TH mast compression support better than C28.
TH cheaper to buy and run.
Enclosed chainplates on C28 a bit dubious.
Pretty similar i reckon....but C28 about half to 1 knt faster makes a big difference to me.
