Bianca 28 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Bianca 28 means looking at a Danish-built fiberglass cruiser from the mid-1970s, designed by Elvstrøm & Kjærulff, with several hundred afloat. She is a 27.5-foot masthead sloop on a long lead keel, and the traits that matter to a buyer are her draft, her weight, and the simplicity of her hull — not flash.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every Bianca 28 carries the same fundamental plan: five berths and a galley below in a solid fiberglass hull just under 28 feet long. The long-keel, narrow-beam hull (a length-to-beam ratio of 3.23, slimmer than most rivals) means interior volume is modest, but the heavy-displacement hull sits calmly. With about 5,070 pounds displacement and 2,094 pounds of lead ballast, she is a "heavy cruiser" by the numbers, and that mass is what gives her steadier motion than a lighter boat of the same length.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, cabin heating and an autopilot are commonly fitted to these boats, reflecting their use as comfort-oriented cruisers in northern European waters. Beyond those, buyers should expect period-standard masthead-sloop rigging rather than a long list of factory options; any electronics or sail-handling gear beyond heat and self-steering is typically an owner addition rather than original equipment.
What to Inspect
The single most important constraint to verify is draft. The Bianca 28 draws about 6.6 to 6.9 feet depending on load, and because of that she can only enter major marinas due to its draft — a shallow berth or a drying anchorage is simply off the table. The long keel that gives her good directional stability also makes her more difficult to handle in a harbour with less space, so inspect the keel-to-hull joint and the leading edge of the keel for any grounding damage, and confirm the rudder and skeg are sound given the tight-quarters loads she may have seen.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats turn up most often in Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Austria. For a buyer, the checklist is short and concrete:
- Confirm draft of 6.6–6.9 ft fits your harbours and haul-out facilities
- Inspect long-keel hull joint and leading edge for grounding scars
- Verify heating and autopilot function if fitted (common equipment)
- Check lead-keel ballast integrity and skeg-hung rudder condition
- Expect a slim, heavy, underrigged cruiser — not a light-air sprinter
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Bianca 28. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $11,747 | — |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $6,774 | -42.3% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $10,832 | +59.9% |
| May 26 | 1 | $9,185 | -15.2% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $2,473 | -73.1% |
Where they're listed
Bianca 28 listings appear across 5 countries. Austria has the most listings with 1 (20.0%), followed by Switzerland and Germany.
Country view
5 listings · 5 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | $2,473 | 1 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Switzerland | $11,747 | 1 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Germany | $9,185 | 1 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Denmark | $10,832 | 1 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Netherlands | $6,774 | 1 | 0 | 20.0% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
5 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipman 28 | 29.06' | $ 8,037 | 23 | 7 |
| Jeanneau First 28 | 28.21' | $ 26,424 | 12 | 3 |
| Nordship 28 | 28.71' | $ 22,658 | 10 | 2 |
| Great Dane Dane 28 | 28' | $ 12,242 | 7 | 3 |
| Bianca 28You are here | — | $ 9,185 | 5 | 1 |