Colvic Countess 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ian Anderson·1980·Colvic Craft
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · twin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28' · 8.53 m
Displ.
8,000 lbs · 3,629 kg
First year
1980

The Colvic Countess 28, designed by the prolific Ian Anderson, represents a pivotal era in British yachting where the dream of offshore cruising became accessible to the middlemarket sailor. Launched in the late 1970s, the Countess 28 was the smaller sibling in a range that included the highly successful Countess 33 and 37. Unlike many of its contemporaries that leaned toward IOR (International Offshore Rule) racing shapes, Anderson designed the Countess 28 with a clear mandate for volume, stability, and safety. The hull was primarily marketed by Colvic Craft as a set of moldings—hull, deck, and bulkheads—to be completed by either professional yards or dedicated amateur builders. Consequently, while the external lines remain consistent, the internal execution of the Countess 28 varies significantly from vessel to vessel, reflecting the individual skill and budget of its original finisher.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 13,128
Ask, not sold · 22 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
9
22 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United Kingdom (59.1%) · Ireland (27.3%) · Spain (13.6%)

Recent Listings

10 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Colvic Countess 28 listings span 3 countries. United Kingdom leads with 13 listings (59.1%), followed by Ireland and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

22 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 9,76213659.1%
Ireland$ 14,5446227.3%
Spain$ 14,0743113.6%

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
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6625933
Catalina 2828.5'$ 25,0003612
ODay 2828.25'$ 9,8002710
Friendship 2828.54'$ 14,7762413
Colvic Countess 28You are here$ 13,128229
Contessa 2827.67'$ 9,425209
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Marlow-Hunter 2828.01'$ 18,002157
Herreshoff H-2826.94'$ 13,546134
Shannon 2828'$ 42,000102

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Colvic Countess 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Colvic Countess 28 over the past 12 months is $13,128. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Colvic Countess 28 sailboats are for sale?+
9 Colvic Countess 28 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 22 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Colvic Countess 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Colvic Countess 28 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Colvic Countess 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Colvic Countess 28 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (59.1%), Ireland (27.3%), Spain (13.6%).
05Do Colvic Countess 28 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Colvic Countess 28 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 18.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Colvic Countess 28?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Catalina 28, ODay 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.