Cavalier 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Laurie Davidson·1975·~100 hulls·Cavalier Yachts
Cavalier 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28' · 8.53 m
Displ.
9,000 lbs · 4,082 kg
First year
1975

The Cavalier 28 stands as a definitive example of the "pocket cruiser" evolution that occurred in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Designed by the esteemed naval architect Laurie Davidson—whose later fame would be cemented by his winning America’s Cup designs—the Cavalier 28 was conceived to offer a more sophisticated sailing experience than the trailersailers of the era, without the high overhead of a 35foot yacht. Built primarily in New Zealand and later under license in Australia, the model successfully balanced the requirements of a competitive club racer with the interior volume necessary for family coastal cruising. It remains a staple of the secondhand market in the South Pacific, prized for its robust fiberglass construction and a design pedigree that prioritized balanced helm response and upwind efficiency.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 18,064
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
2
Australia (50.0%) · Malaysia (50.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cavalier 28 listings span 2 countries. Australia leads with 1 listings (50.0%), followed by Malaysia.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 18,6281050.0%
Malaysia$ 17,5001050.0%

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
Westerly Merlin 2827.06'$ 17,4532513
Contessa 2827.67'$ 9,421209
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Saffier 2828.18'$ 40,724136
Sabre 28-228.42'$ 14,000124
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,577105
Cavalier 3232'$ 22,85183
Islander 2827.92'$ 5,80072
Cavalier 28You are here$ 18,06420

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cavalier 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cavalier 28 over the past 12 months is $18,064. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cavalier 28 sailboats are for sale?+
2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Cavalier 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cavalier 28 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (50.0%), Malaysia (50.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Cavalier 28?+
Comparable models include Catalina 28, Westerly Merlin 28, Contessa 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.