Compis 28 Buyer's Guide
The Compis 28 is a Swedish-designed coastal cruiser from the late 1960s, the work of architect Bernt Andersson and built in numbers by Compisbåtar with additional hulls finished at other yards and as home-completion kits. For a shopper scanning the used market, she presents as a straightforward 28-foot fin-keel sloop with an iron ballast keel and a masthead rig — a period coastal boat whose appeal lies in her steady ballast, roomy-for-size beam, and simple systems rather than in modern conveniences.
Layouts on the Used Market
Most used Compis 28s follow the standard cruiser layout with five berths, a galley, and a toilet compartment below. The separate 100-liter waste-water tank is a notable feature for a boat this size and worth confirming intact, since not every home-finished hull will have plumbed it as the factory intended. Fresh water runs to 65 liters, so buyers should gauge tank condition and whether the original galley arrangement survives. The open-plan coastal interior is consistent across the class; the variable is build quality, not plan, because of the home-completed boats.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
The base boat may carry an inboard Yanmar YSE diesel of 8 horsepower on a shaft drive, but buyers should verify the engine and its condition on any specific example. Beyond that, the used fleet tends to reflect owner care rather than factory-fitted packages; any electronics, canvas, or sail-handling additions are typically owner work. A buyer should focus on the consequences of the small 22-liter fuel tank and the modest 6-knot auxiliary speed rather than expect extensive original gear.
What to Inspect
The defining used-market risk is the home-completed construction history, where finished-boat quality can vary from hull to hull and a surveyor should scrutinize laminate uniformity, keel-to-hull joint integrity, and internal structure. Because some boats left the factory as kits, a given example may show amateur joinery or nonstandard systems even if the hull itself is sound. Confirm the iron fin keel for corrosion where it meets the fiberglass, and check the transom-hung rudder bearing for wear. The minimal fuel and water tanks should be tested for leaks and the 100-liter waste tank inspected for odor or cracking.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Compis 28 is primarily found in Sweden, where the class originated and where most examples remain in circulation. For a buyer, the short checklist is: confirm whether the boat is factory- or home-completed; verify the engine and tankage against the modest original specs; survey the keel joint and rudder; and judge each hull on its own construction rather than the class average. She rewards a careful shopper with a steady, well-ballasted coastal sloop of modest ambitions.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Compis 28. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | 1 | $5,779 | — |
| May 26 | 1 | $3,993 | -30.9% |
Where they're listed
Compis 28 listings appear across 1 country. Sweden has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $4,886 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
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