Catfisher 28 MS Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Wyatt and Freeman/Terry Compton·1978·~54 hulls·Fairways Marine
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Hull type
Catamaran · twin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
28' · 8.53 m
Displ.
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.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
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Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

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
Nauticat 3333.17'$ 73,9807641
Nauticat 3837.5'$ 110,2674423
Nauticat 4443.67'$ 159,9893920
Northshore 34 MS34.33'$ 77,1132519
Colvic Countess 2828'$ 13,123229
LM 2828'$ 24,958188
Herreshoff H-2826.94'$ 13,541134
Fisher 37 MS42.52'$ 84,467127
Broadblue Catamarans 38538.68'$ 210,000106
Cape Dory 300 MS29.85'$ 33,75060

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Catfisher 28 MS?+
Comparable models include Nauticat 33, Nauticat 38, Nauticat 44. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.