The Banner 28 is a pivotal design in Scandinavian yachting history, marking the professional debut of Niels Jeppesen, who would go on to co-found X-Yachts. Launched in 1978 by the Danish yard I.N. Fiberbåde A/S, the boat was a collaboration between Jeppesen, his brother Lars, and boatbuilder Birger Hansen. The model immediately gained legendary status by winning the Little Belt Cup in its debut year, outperforming hundreds of larger and more established competitors. Conceived as a high-performance cruiser-racer, the Banner 28 was built using advanced (for the time) sandwich construction techniques to minimize weight while maintaining structural rigidity. Its success laid the foundation for the "X-Yacht" philosophy: a focus on extreme speed, high ballast ratios, and racing pedigree packaged within a hull that could still reasonably accommodate a small crew for weekend coastal cruising.
Banner 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Banner
- Model
- 28
- Builder
- I.N. FIBERBÅDE
- Designer
- I. Neilson
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1980 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 1 | $6,128 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter 28.5 | 28.42' | $12,750 | 22 | 7 |
| Contessa 28 | 27.67' | $9,468 | 14 | 6 |
| Marlow-Hunter 28 | 28.01' | $17,277 | 12 | 6 |
| Dehler 28 | 27.89' | $23,934 | 10 | 6 |
| Laser 28 | 28.41' | $18,082 | 8 | 3 |
| Tartan 28 Piper | 28.25' | $31,900 | 6 | 3 |
| Precision 28 | 28' | $24,900 | 6 | 0 |
| Westerly GK 29 | 29' | $17,671 | 5 | 3 |
| Banner 28 | $6,128 | 1 | 1 | |
| Jensen Cal 28 | $4,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $6,128 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Banner 28 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Banner 28 over the past 12 months is $6,128. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Banner 28 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Banner 28 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Banner 28 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Banner 28 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Banner 28?
- Comparable models include the Hunter 28.5, Contessa 28, Marlow-Hunter 28. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.