Columbia 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Crealock·1967·~553 hulls·Columbia Yachts
Columbia 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
27.58' · 8.41 m
Displ.
6,500 lbs · 2,948 kg
First year
1967

The Columbia 28, debuting in 1968, remains one of the most commercially successful embodiments of designer Bill Tripp’s "highvolume" philosophy. During an era when fiberglass construction was still finding its footing, the Columbia 28 broke away from traditional, narrowbeamed aesthetics to offer a "bubbletop" profile that prioritized interior living space without completely sacrificing offshore capability. With over 1,000 hulls produced during its primary production run, the vessel became a cornerstone of the Columbia Yachts catalog, appealing to middleclass families who sought a reliable coastal cruiser that felt significantly larger than its 27' 7" length suggested.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 1,800
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Columbia 28 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings.

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 1,80010100.0%

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
Colvic Countess 2828'$ 13,119229
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Vancouver 2828.02'$ 43,729167
Marlow-Hunter 2828.01'$ 17,991157
Sabre 28-228.42'$ 14,000124
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,574105
Seal 2828'$ 5,71584
Columbia 28You are here$ 1,80010

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Columbia 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Columbia 28 over the past 12 months is $1,800. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Columbia 28 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Columbia 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Columbia 28 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Columbia 28?+
Comparable models include Catalina 28, Oday 28, Colvic Countess 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.