Caliber 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Michael McCreary·1981·Caliber Yachts
Caliber 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
27.5' · 8.38 m
Displ.
7,200 lbs · 3,266 kg
First year
1981

The Caliber 28 represents a significant milestone in American boatbuilding as the inaugural model from Caliber Yachts. Conceived by naval architect Michael McCreary and his brother George in 1981, the design was famously first constructed in a Clearwater, Florida garage. While the company eventually moved to a dedicated facility to produce much larger oceancrossing vessels, the Caliber 28 established the "Long Range Cruiser" DNA that would define the brand. With roughly 48 hulls produced before production shifted toward the Caliber 33 in 1985, this model is a rare find on the used market, often characterized as a "bigsmall boat" due to its exceptional beam and robust construction. It serves as an entrypoint for sailors seeking a coastal cruiser with the structural integrity typically reserved for offshore yachts.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 7,000
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Caliber 28 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 3 listings

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

3 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 7,00030100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 2828.5'$ 25,0003612
ODay 2828.25'$ 9,8002710
Caliber 4040.92'$ 169,000188
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Caliber 3838'$ 84,500159
Cal 3131.5'$ 10,500147
Sabre 28-228.42'$ 14,000124
Saffier 2828.18'$ 43,049125
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,577105
Caliber 28You are here$ 7,00030

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Caliber 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Caliber 28 over the past 12 months is $7,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Caliber 28 sailboats are for sale?+
3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Caliber 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Caliber 28 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Caliber 28?+
Comparable models include Catalina 28, ODay 28, Caliber 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.