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Hi, my bf and I are looking for a fast cruiser 25kish for ches. bay sailing. The Ericson 28 looks good. What do you all think? just started looking so any other suggestions in this range also appreciated.
You might get a good response if you post this on the Ericson owners website (a search will find it for you). Lots of helpful folk there who can provide good information for you. I don't know much about the 28, but I own an Ericson 30+, and love it. A well-built boat that sails really well; only shortcoming in my opinion is that it's a bit short on storage space, compared to some boats (e.g. Catalina 30). Hope that helps. Frank.
i have been following your saga since ernesto came roaring up the bay and skewered your c&c..and am remined how random these events can be. i had spent the previous year looking at boats prior to taking delivery of my 1990 sabre 30 on tuesday before ernie came bounding up from the south. i moved her from carters creek on the rappahannock down to horn harbor the next day (mostly in the high 6 knot range to hitting 7.6 at one stretch). that thursday was spent doing everything i knew to make her ready to weather the storm. the only thing i left on was the roller furled jib, and spent considerable time debating taking it down as well. i was lucky..my brother's morgan sank as did my sisters next door neighbors boat. my sisters sabre 34 rode out the storm well..that being said, considering the number of boats i looked at from annapolis down to charleston, i pretty much had my choices down to tartans, CC, sabres and pearsons. there are a few sabre 28s and 30s, that might be in your price range. the boats are exceptionally well built and still fairly quick without sacrificing the requisite cruising creature comforts. if you want a real screamer, have you thought about a J/29? she's kinda slim on the creature comforts and if you don't mind tiller steering, then she might be worth a look. as i have been laid up for the past 10 days after having a hernia repaired, i have followed your saga here (not much else one can do while immobilized, so i took to reading threads here and on SA).all in all i think you are far more cicumspect than i would have been had my baby become a piling kebab. good luck with your search.
thanks ss, and everyone else. Your list (sabres, tartans, cc, pearsons), is about identical to mine and the sabre is at the top of the list. The J 29 is worth looking into. We don't really need a screamer, just don't want a slug. Or mostly just want a well made boat. 7.6 huh? That sounds about right! glad you made out ok in the storm! Checked out a real nice pearson 32 today.
cassie, saw this boat and thought it might be worth a look..absent going to fl to look at her, she appears to be right in your price range. not sure what part of the bay you reside in..but i have known my boat broker all my life.. bought my J/24 through him years ago and he found my new to me boat too.he sailed flying dutchmans w/ my brother and is a good guy..he lives in irvington va..so if that's in your neck O' the woods lemme know and i'll give you his name. i think you are on the right track w/ the boats you are considering. no slouches/slugs there. i'm thinking there has to be a better way to attach links..but as a noob here this is the best i could do...(wonder how come everyone else's links are one line..hmmm) http://www.boats.com/listing/boat_details.jsp?entityid=14668291&searchtype=buy&searchid=1&back=%2Flisting%2Fcache%2Flisting_search_results.jsp%3Fbdi%3Dtrue%26payingBrandsOnly%3Dtrue%26toLength%3D32%26man%3Dsabre%26psdistance%3D500%26pszipcode%3D29440%26Search.x%3D42%26searchtype%3Dbuy%26Search%3Ddone%26bcint%3D4%26sm%3D3%26toYear%3D2007%26currencyid%3D100%26luom%3D126%26fromLength%3D28%26Search.y%3D7%26sfm%3Dfalse%26slim%3Dquick%26searchPage%3D%252Flisting%252Fcache%252Fquick_search.jsp%26is%3Dfalse
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What is the best 28 ft for the money
- Thread starter Gordon Shadburne
- Start date Nov 11, 2004
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Gordon Shadburne
I am looking for the best- family (not racing) sailboat 28 ft (or so) for 10,000-13,000 Now live in Portland,Or. will be moving to Pudget Sound- WA.area. Want it safe!, big cabin (wife has some kneee problems) good mataince record. Am missionary to Native Americans ( www.warriorsforchristonline.org ) so limited in funds- Need your input- thanks Gordon/WFC ps now only have a 14 ft C-lark/ sail it sence 1970-
mike C16582
i'm biased, but.......... As I said, I'm biased, but if you can find an O"day 28 I think you'll be happy. However, $10,000-$13,000 is cutting it close. AS a matter of fact, there's an O"Day 28 for sale right now in Portland Or. for $12,900 (I'm sure the price is negotiable) here's the link for it.......... http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_detail.jsp?currency=USD&units=Feet&checked_boats=1309615&slim=quick&
Newport 28 Hello, Mike own's and likes O'day, I own and like Newport. Newport's were made in California, so lots should be available on the west cost. Compared to O'day, the Newport has a double berth in the cabin (the port sette slides out). Also, all Newport come with the traveler mounted on top of the companionway. Most Newports come with hot water, fresh water cooled diesel, and some other things as well. As far as I can tell, both the Newport and the O'day are good boats. Good luck, Barry
John Dawson
Cal 29 or 27 probably fall into this price range, and less if needing work. Large cabins, good performance, good reputation.
Hunter 27 for two The Hunter 27 built from 75-84 to a design by John Cherubini is just the right size for a couple. It's a seaworthy design, with 6 feet of headroom in the cabin. The bench seats in the cabin make very comfortable bunks (easily reached by stiff knees.) The ride is comfortable in a seaway, and the cockpit is comfortable, with good back support. Ours was easily rigged for single handing, so the Admiral does not need to go on deck. And the price is right - $9,000 to $12,000 will get you going. (Ours '77 cost $9,000 and was ready to sail.) At your size and price parameters, you will end up with a "good old boat" and the associated maintenance work. Do get a survey to be sure you are not buying a project, and enjoy cruising! David Lady Lillie
Pearson 26-28 I learned how to sail at the boston harbor sailing club where they have a fleet of pearson 26 and 28's. The members sail these boats in all kinds of new england weather through a busy harbor and scatterred islands. They are built tough sail between 5 and 6 knots, have thick fiberglass hulls and seldom break down.
Go for a Catalina 27 *! I realize the Catalina 27 isn't a 28 footer, but I think it would be a good match for your needs. They are plentiful, within your price range, have a large cockpit, seaworthy, and have nice sailing characteristics. If you could spend the extra $5K, the O'Day 28 is a better boat - faster (but can pound), and very well finished. Having owned both boats, if price is the biggest constraint, go with the C27. -Mark
Stu Jackson
Augie byllott.
Comfortable boat for a couple Is there anything compelling about 28'? I recently sold a 1978 Catalina 30 after enjoying it for 15 years. Those additional two feet move the comfort level light years above the Catalina 27 owned by one of my friends. The cabin fever that one may experience on a smaller boat vanishes on the C30. A larger head, vee berth, saloon, dinette, and cockpit make a world of difference where a woman's comfort is concerned. With more than seven thousand having been built, there are always hundreds of C30s on the market. With a little horse trading and jawboning, you might be able to find one in your price range. It's worth a try. If anything, I believe that a C30 is easier to sail than a C27.
Thanks for your response Thanks for your comments. Condsidering they aren't making them anymore, do you think there are problems getting parts for the Newports? I have read that the O'day stiffens in higher winds and is more forgiving when you get into troubling times. How would compare the Newport as far as safety and structural quailty and durability?
Newport Info Hello, A great site for Newport Info is here: http://webhost.sailnet.com/newport/index.html Regarding parts availability, one thing I have learned is that most parts on a sailboat don't come from the original manufacturer. For example, the engine is from Universal diesel, the steering is Edson, the winches are Lewmar, the headsail roller furler is Profurl, the bilge pump is rule, the ..... What did come from from the manufacturer you can now get from the aftermarket. O'day, Pearson, CnC (for a while anyway) all went out of busines. Hunter and Catalina are still in business, but I don't think you can still buy a rudder or something like that for a Catalina 27. Good luck, Barry
Pearson 28 HI Gordon, Don't rule out the Pearson 28. The models made before 1982 can be found quite reasonably. This boat was built very well, is strong, safe, roomy and very easy and fun to sail. We owned one for 4 years and loved it. You can get one in the price range you mention. Go to yachtworld and check them out. Joanie
Hunter 28.5 We have an '88 model. VERY well built, no blister problems. Taken her on 3-week trips on Lake Michigan covering some 600 miles total. Have been in all kinds of weather with her and she's always brought us home safely. I often single-hand her as well.
Hunter 28.5, Pt II I, too, own a Hunter 28.5 (1986 model). While I think Hunter packed a lot of value into this model boat, I don't think you could find one in very good condition for your price range. I do think you could find one for just a bit more (say around $15k), but you'd probably have to put some work into it and perhaps buy some new sails. I personally believe that the 28.5 is a great boat for single-handling, coastal or river/lake cruising with a small family in a semi-protected environment, or similar sailing. But in the price range you mention, most of the listed 28 or so footers are going to be in the 1978-1982 or so age group. Any boat that is 25 or so years old needs to be VERY carefully inspected, by you and a professional surveyor as it could be subject to a number of conditions that could be expensive or prohibitive to repair. In the interim, you may want to take a look at Don Casey's book "Inspecting The Aging Sailboat." It will give you a better sense of how to evaluate some of the candidate boats you may look at. It's a buyer beware world out there....
Gordon, The best 28 is a Catalina 28 and because of that they are very expensive. The next best and most boat for the money is a Hunter 28... not a Hunter 28.5. The Pearson 28 is the next best followed by the Hunter 28.5. The main reason for the rating is the walk through swim platform offer by both the Catalina 28 and the Hunter 28! Great for the family getting on and off the boat and into the water. The construction of the Catalina is better than the Hunter. The Pearson construction is also better than Hunter. I own a Hunter 28 and love the boat! I took a long time reviewing which boat to buy. Everyone will tell you they love thier boat. I do too but a Catalina is better!
This thread could go on for ever We all bought our current boat for one reason or another price,walk through transomes,loyalty to the brand and so on and we all could come up with reason's as to why. So asking a question like the best 28 footer for the money and you will get a different answer from each of us. So it is not really a fair question to ask because your best 28 footer for the money may not be mine. Taken in what your needs are all the boats mentioned would work. They are all great boats and have ther good and bad. But it all comes down to YOU and the $$$. Keep in mind that in this price range you will be buying a 30 year + boat. That will need upgrades and might have a gas engine or an out board. Look for the right deal and keep in mind the survey could eat up 5% of your boat money. So it is tough to say which boat is the best for you and your needs. Also keep in mind that your wife will need to climb all over the boat and up and down into the cabin bad knees and all. So a boat with wide side deck's might be a consideration over a boat with narrow side decks. Plus the climbing of the steps of 5 or 6 steps to get down below. It will really comne down to looking at allot of boat's and seeing which boat fit's the needs. Your price range will limit you and might force you into buying a older boat than maybe you had thought and also throw in the location. Boats on the West Coast seem to bring more for the same boat on the East Coast. Cliff
Finding and buying your boat Having contributed my 2 cents on our own model, here is my recommendation on how to buy a boat: In your price and size range, you are loooking for a "good old boat." Many of us own these great models from the 70's and early 80's. In general, they have great cruising designs, overbuilt hulls (because this was before anyone really understood fiberglass), and may involve some maintenance. (Although we sailed Lady Lillie through her first summer, 500 miles, and 22 nights on board as we bought her.) Look at lots of boats in your price range. This will be the hardest part for your wife's knees, but after a while you will settle on a few designs you like, and you can look without her until you find the one you want. Lay down in all the berths you might use. Sit in the cockpit. Stand in the galley, and go through the motions of preparing food and washing dishes. Sit on the head. Go forward from sitting in the cockpit along the decks to the bow. Don't worry about the model, you will figure out which ones you like. Consider using a local agent who is supportive of your wishes (not trying to seelyou up to a higher price,) and can arrange to get you on a lot of boats. Buy one of the good books on this site that describe how to buy a cruising sailboat. Read the reviews on this website. 28 footers were not commonly built in the '74-'85 range you need for your price, so look at the 27 and 30 footers. The boats for sale on this and other sites can get you started, and help you understand pricing. Find _your_ surveyer. Ask other sailers who is the most competent and trustworthy in your area. This is imporatnt because a good survey allows you to understand 80% to 90% of the maintenance you will be doing in the first years of boat ownership. You contract must include the survey, and your right to walk away or negotiate a price reduction based on the survey results. Take your time. Many boats will come on the market in the next six months, and you can find the one with just the characteristics you want and like. Our search took about 6 weeks during which we climbed into about 10 boats on the hard (and in the ice and snow.) We came down to a choice between a Catalina 30 at $18,000, and a Hunter 27 at $9,000. We checked with the marina near our house, and they said that the 5 1/2 foot draft of the Catalina was too deep for the marina. We bought the '77 Hunter 27, and have loved her. The cabin has headroom to 6 feet. The diesel will drive us all day through calm seas, but is a little small if we are bucking wind and waves (something we try always to plan, or wait around.) There is plenty of room and comfort for the Admiral and me. We sleep in the v-berth, where 5' 11" and 5' 8" means that we play footsie occasionally, but are both very comfortable. The bench berths in the main cabin easily and confortably accommodate my two brothers who go a large 6' 2". The accommodations are ideal for me and my wife. We have spent two weeks on her, and could easily go a month. Although tight and familiar, my Dad, brothers and I have cruised a week on her, and we are quite comfortable. I believe that we would have been just as happy on the Catalina 30, but shoal draft is a real value for some of the ports, and anchorages of Lake Erie when the water is low. I really don't believe there is any clear choice of one model. Any of those mentioned so far (and a number of others) could be your boat. Your boat is out there, near you. Educate yourself, and invest in climbing aboard enough to find the fit for you. If the workmanship is good enough to last 20 to 30 years, and pass your survey, you don't have to worry about your time on her. Do it, you will love the joys of cruising - anyway, we do. David Lady Lillie
Plan for incidental costs If your budget is tight, look out for the costs that you may have in getting your boat to its new home and making it yours. In addition to the survey and cost of a sea trial (we paid for a marina worker to sail the boat at the sea trial), we paid to have the mast taken down, truck to our lake, put the mast up. Altogether, it was about $1,800 with survey and sea trial included. We bought a 27' Starwind (1984) and then put another $1,400 into re-upholstering everything, including new foam for all cushions. Then I needed to replace a halyard and a main sheet, buy new dock lines and hardware for the slip, another $400 at West Marine for stuff, new sails maybe next year ... you get the picture. We looked at about 8 boats over a couple weeks and we were anxious to find one before the summer ran away from us this year. We noticed a big difference in the comfort factor between the Cal 2-27 and our boat compared to the others which were all 26' or less. So you are certainly looking for the right size. You can put a lot of emphasis on all the practical elements of a boat, but for me, it mainly comes down to how does she make you feel to look at her for the first time (and every other time thereafter). Everytime I look at her, I'm happy with what we bought. I don't think you can be happy with a boat if you don't feel that emotion. Then, you just better be prepared emotionally to walk away if the survey reveals problems that you're not prepared financially to overcome. My wife and I had that feeling for 2 boats ... first for the Cal, which slipped away because we didn't make an offer quick enough. We looked longingly at ads for a few Catalinas that were just out of reach for what we wanted to spend on our first boat. Luckily, I think we are very happy with the Starwind because it has many features and layout differences that make it a better boat for us. Take a good look around, use as much time as you need ... when you find her, you'll know it!
Seafarer I have 2 Seafarer 30 footers. They were designed by McCurdy and Rhodes in 1978. Its a VERY safe, heavy duty and large for its length boat. There is a very good and active forum for these (one reason I bought one). I want to sell one (I bought the 2nd one for the trailer it was on and the 9 sails that came with it as well as having a back up in case I needed anything). The boat was one of the few to survive Ivan intact, and with no damage to it (except rubrail scuffing). The owners group had a mould made for the rubrail, so a new one is available inexpensively. It has a 23 hp Volvo 2 cylinder diesel that has 360+ or- hours, and looks almost new(the engine and tranny). The baot needs a good cleanup (from being stored and unused) recover upholstery, varnish brightwork, etc and the installation of the engine (i would do for additional cash). I want $4500.00 for it, as is. Look at yachtworld for Seafarer Swiftsure 30. Also compare hullspeed, quality of construction, and owners comments. This is a GREAT deal and very safe if you don't mind cleaning a little and upholstering it to your wifes tastes. let me know if interested. Tommy [email protected]
What about the Columbia 8.3? Any reason the Columbia 8.3 wasn't mentioned? This appears to be a well built cruiser/club racer that should be in the price range.
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Sunseeker 28 Metre review: First look at the luxury yacht – from the archive
The pattern of Sunseeker’s new model evolution reminds me of an Olympic long jumper – a series of short steps followed by the occasional giant leap. From the moment I clap eyes on the new Sunseeker 28 Metre taking shape at the company’s factory in Poole, it is clear that this is one of those big leaps.
Due to be unveiled at January’s 2013 London Boat Show, it marks a step change in the look and feel of Sunseeker’s larger craft that will soon be filtering up and down the range.
The fact that it sits squarely at the junction between the top of Sunseeker’s current Yacht range and the bottom of its Metre class of superyachts is no coincidence. It was precisely this desire to bring superyacht features within the reach of existing Yacht owners that kick-started the creative process.
Chris Warde from Sunseeker superyacht sales says: “Feedback from 88 Yacht customers was clear – they not only wanted big-boat features like folding balconies, deep bulwarks and foredeck seating but a more imposing appearance too.”
That task fell to Sunseeker’s design director, Ewen Foster, whose brief was to create an entirely new look that combined the volume and substance of the Yacht range with the dynamism and appeal of the Predator range.
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The answer lay in creating a form that matched the function. The three key design innovations, which immediately distinguish the 28 Metre from its siblings, are the unusual swooping sheerline, the contrasting black pilothouse and a swathe of vertical windows wrapping around the aft section of the superstructure.
Like most great designs, all three of these ideas were inspired as much by their functional benefits as the desire to create a distinctive new look.
Foredeck seating and sunpads are sheltered from prying eyes and sea breezes
“The swooping Coke bottle sheerline is a nod to a more classic Sunseeker look,” says Foster. “But we also needed higher foredeck bulwarks to protect the sunbeds at the bow and create extra headroom in the VIP cabin below.”
When he puts it like that, it sounds strangely mundane and yet the effect it has is anything but. From the outside the huge raised bow gives the Sunseeker 28 Metre the kind of presence usually reserved for worldcircling explorer yachts, while on board the waist-high bulwarks with their chunky 8in wide cappings and stainless steel guardrails feel more like those you’d find on the side decks of a megayacht.
Intriguingly the cappings and all the outside decks spaces are not laid with real teak planking but Esthec, a new type of man-made decking that has the texture and feel of wood but with more modern looks and much lower maintenance requirements. “There will always be some traditionalists who prefer real wood,” admits Warde. “But we felt that Esthec’s environmental and maintenance credentials were well suited to a forward-looking yacht such as this.”
Innovative designs for the Sunseeker 28 Metre
The shiny black forward section of the superstructure moulding is also inspired by its functionality, namely the desire to reduce the overall build weight and centre of gravity by using modern lightweight materials such as carbon fibre. “We pride ourselves on pushing the boundaries of technology without jeopardising the quality or reliability of our craft,” confirms Warde.
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Although carbon fibre is used to mould the flybridge hardtop, much of the deckhead and many of the structural elements, the pilothouse coachroof is in fact a conventional GRP moulding that has been covered in a glossy black 3M vinyl with the chequered appearance of woven carbon fibre. It may be an optical illusion but it works, reducing the visual bulk of the superstructure and imbuing it with a more sophisticated technical appearance.
However, the most spectacular of the three major design innovations on the Sunseeker 28 Metre, and the one that is likely to draw admiring glances from customers and rival designers alike, is the bold sweep of glass that encircles the aft end of the saloon.
The trend for ever larger saloon windows is nothing new but this is the first time we’ve seen an unbroken run of vertical windows, stretching from amidships to amidships around the stern without a mullion or pillar to interrupt the exterior styling. The effect from inside the saloon is even more startling. Despite its unfinished state at the time of our visit, the open plan living area felt more like a penthouse in one of those ultra-modern glazed apartment blocks than the saloon of a planing sportsyacht.
Low furniture ensures an uninterrupted view through the windows. Diners enjoy the added benefit of a folding balcony
Gone are the slashes of glass and GRP that have dominated the looks of almost every large flybridge yacht for the last 20 years, to be replaced with huge 2m x 1.1m rectangular panes of flat reinforced glass butted up against each other. Even the normal structural aft mullions, which yards typically use to support the flybridge above, as well as hide everything from air conditioning vents to cabling, have been replaced with curved sections of glass. As a result you can now enjoy an unbroken 270º view of your surroundings.
“Early on, we were attracted by the idea of creating a panoramic saloon,” says Foster. “On Med boats the saloon hardly gets used because guests prefer to be outside, so we wanted to add as much glass as possible to make it a more usable indoor-outdoor space.
“It was a challenge to have so much glass and still maintain sufficient strength in the structure. It also meant we’d need to give it a very different look so we decided to make the glass a key feature of the design with an unashamedly upright look.”
They achieved the necessary structural integrity by using a superstiff cockpit door frame that can withstand over 6 tonnes of compression and two deep but slender girders each side of it, which support the flybridge structure but barely interrupt the sightlines from the saloon.
To make the most of this goldfish bowl effect the sideboard to starboard (complete with 55in pop-up television) and the two big sofas to port have been designed to sit just below the window line.
The freestanding dining table takes pride of place further forward so that it enjoys the full width of the opening side door and folding bulwark section. It’s not hard to imagine settling in here for the evening, looking out over the folded balcony as a thyme-scented Mediterranean breeze wafts down from the hillsides surrounding the bay.
The galley opposite can be hidden from view with a roller shutter or left open for guests to admire the chef at work. Of course if you prefer your meals truly alfresco there is still a choice of no less than three outside dining tables to pick from: the large U-shaped dinette in the cockpit, an even larger one up on the flybridge or the more private setting on the foredeck.
Sunseeker 28 Metre – Below decks
Down below the layout follows a similar pattern to the 88 Yacht but the extra volume of the 28 Metre’s hull and the multitude of oversized portholes (all of the four cabins have at least one) create an even more inviting experience. The master suite and the two guest cabins are accessed via a gently curving staircase in the saloon. Unlike the 88 Yacht, this doesn’t intrude into the master suite’s deckhead, so the bed now faces forward with a walk-in wardrobe to port and a lavish ensuite bathroom to starboard.
The VIP suite in the bows is almost a match for the master. The tapering beam means there isn’t quite as much floor space around the bed, and the walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom aren’t quite so big, but the added privacy of a separate stairwell leading down from the bridge is a luxury that even the master suite can’t compete with.
Owner’s suite boasts a walk-in wardrobe and huge picture windows
Gratifyingly, the crew accommodation in the stern also receives a significant boost. The large transom window lets natural light flood into the mess area where crew can relax, cook, watch television or access the engineroom without disturbing the guests. A pair of twin bunk cabins either side with a bathroom and proper walk-in shower completes this surprisingly comfortable self-contained living space.
It does of course mean there is no covered tender garage but a large hydraulic bathing platform and a crane on the flybridge ensure there is still plenty of space to carry a mini-RIB and a PWC on board.
To complement the new exterior styling, the interior also breaks new ground with a move away from rectilinear furniture towards softer curves, colours and fabrics. There are 230 different fabrics to choose from, 28 leathers, ten lacquers, eight granites and marbles and three woods (oak, walnut and cherry), which can be finished in anything from 40-100% gloss varnish.
Slender aft mullions barely intrude on the 270° views.
The choice could prove bewildering so Sunseeker have also come up with a series of 14 mood boards to show how the various colours mix and match. With names like Kiwi & Caviar and Truffle & Cointreau it sounds more like the menu in a new-wave bistro than custom yacht interiors but they should prevent any ill-advised colour combinations.
If this all sounds a bit too soft and cuddly for such a big boy’s toy, you’ll be relieved to hear that it’s very much business as usual in the engineroom. A pair of 1,925hp CAT C32s or 2,000hp MTU 12Vs on tunnel-mounted shafts give an estimated top speed of 29 knots.
Foster admits that the brief for the 28 Metre’s hull was to maximise cruising comfort and efficiency in the 20-25 knot range rather than all-out speed but assures us that it will retain Sunseeker’s usual handling characteristics. We certainly hope so. We’re all for embracing change when it comes to the 28 Metre’s looks but some things are better left untouched.
This article first appeared in the February 2012 edition of Motor Boat and Yachting.
Price as reviewed:
£4,630,000.00
Length: 92ft 4in (28.15m) Beam: 21ft 6in (6.54m) Draught: 6ft 11in (2.13m) Displacement: 73.5 tonnes Fuel capacity: 9,000 litres Engines: 2 x 2,000hp MTU 12V or 2 x 1,925hp CAT C32 Maximum speed : 29 knots Maximum range : 400nm
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30 Jun 2017 8:51AM. I have never sailed one but been tempted to buy one over the years. Designed by Scott Kaufman as a quarter tonner and was one of the larger boats at 27 feet. I used to own a M&W 26 quarter tonner. Google images will get you plenty of info. Try the Quarter tonner web page as well.
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F. FrankLanger. 288 posts · Joined 2005. #2 · Sep 23, 2006. You might get a good response if you post this on the Ericson owners website (a search will find it for you). Lots of helpful folk there who can provide good information for you. I don't know much about the 28, but I own an Ericson 30+, and love it. A well-built boat that sails ...
The next best and most boat for the money is a Hunter 28... not a Hunter 28.5. The Pearson 28 is the next best followed by the Hunter 28.5.u000bu000bThe main reason for the rating is the walk through swim platform offer by both the Catalina 28 and the Hunter 28! Great for the family getting on and off the boat and into the water.
The Sunseeker 28 Metre is the first in a new generation of luxury motor yachts. MBY was granted exclusive access to the star of the London Boat Show. ... Fairline Phantom 42 used boat review: classically luxurious motor yacht. More reviews. Latest videos. Princess S65 sea trial and tour: £2M Sportsfly ticks all the boxes ...
Video Courtesy of East Coast Yacht Sales Join Ben Knowles of East Coast Yacht Sales on an exciting voyage as he navigates an Axopar 28 Cabin from the picturesque shores of Maine to the charming island of Martha's Vineyard for a wedding.
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1978 Supersonic 27. A great entry to keel boat sailing in a very safe boat. I have spent the last 6 years bringing her up to her present condition. Price. AU $11,000 Or nearest offer. Vessel Name. Serenity.
09-01-2021 08:22 AM. Advice from Legacy 28 owners. I just purchased a 2001 Legacy 28 and I'll be picking it up Saturday. I requested and received a manual from Tartan, but they couldn't give me any more information. I obviously viewed the boat and got a survey, but it's being shipped to my marina and I haven't had an opportunity to start it up ...
Robalo R242. Grady-White 251 Coastal Explorer. Wellcraft 262 Fisherman. Boston Whaler 270 Dauntless. Mako 284 CC. Originally designed for serious fishermen, most of today's center consoles can be rigged for tow sports, diving, beach picnics, day cruising and, yes, fishing. When one's ship comes in, a center console makes a great tender.
28 Dec 2016 1:30PM. The Compass 28 is popular and retains its value, (compared to other boats), although the actual price for all boats is drifting downwards. As others have said, the C28 sails well, and points well for a long keeler. The Swanson 28 is a unique boat. High freeboard, small cockpit.
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The H-28 carries < 27% of her displacement as ballast, and has just a 3 1/2 ft draft. A ballast to displacement ratio (26.6%) well short of the recommended 40% for cruising, and not very deep. Her S.A./Disp. Ratio of 15.21 is conservative (Ocean Cruisers 14-17, Coastal Cruisers 16-18).
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Check out this Used 1984 Chris-Craft Catalina for sale in Oakdale, NY 11769. View this Cruisers and other Power boats on boattrader.com. Check out this Used 1984 Chris-Craft Catalina for sale in Oakdale, NY 11769. ... 28' Oakdale, NY 11769. $14,000. Engine-Total Power-Engine(s) Hours-Class. Cruisers. ... Expert Video Reviews. In partnership ...