Catfisher 28 MS Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Catamaran · twin

Rig

Ketch

LOA

28' · 8.53 m

Disp.

8,510 lbs · 3,860 kg

First year

1978

The Catfisher 28 MS is a distinctive outlier in the world of multihulls, representing a rare fusion between the rugged, goanywhere philosophy of British motorsailers and the inherent stability of a catamaran platform. Designed by Terry Compton and primarily built by Fairways Marine in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the vessel was intended to offer the "best of both worlds": the internal volume and upright sailing of a catamaran combined with the protected wheelhouse and heavyweather capability associated with the iconic Fisher range of monohulls. Unlike modern performance catamarans that prioritize speed and weight reduction, the Catfisher 28 is a heavydisplacement cruiser characterized by its solid fiberglass construction, high freeboard, and a chunky, purposeful silhouette that prioritizes safety and comfort over racing prowess.