Contessa 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Doug Peterson·1977·Jeremy Rogers
Contessa 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
27.67' · 8.43 m
Displ.
6,970 lbs · 3,162 kg
First year
1977

The Contessa 28, launched in 1977, represents a pivotal moment in the history of Jeremy Rogers Ltd. While the earlier and perhaps more famous Contessa 26 and 32 models were the work of David Sadler, the 28 saw the yard commission the acclaimed American naval architect Doug Peterson. This transition marked a move away from the traditional, narrowbeamed "Folkboat" evolution toward the burgeoning International Offshore Rule (IOR) era. The result was a vessel that successfully married Peterson’s pedigree for speed with the robust, highquality British construction for which Rogers was renowned. A total of 129 hulls were produced between 1977 and 1982, offering a more voluminous and performanceoriented alternative to its predecessor, the Contessa 26.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 9,421
Ask, not sold · 20 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
9
20 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Contessa 28 listings span 1 country. United Kingdom leads with 20 listings.

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

Country breakdown

20 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 9,421209100.0%

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
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6495933
Catalina 2828.5'$ 25,0003612
Colvic Countess 2828'$ 13,123229
Contessa 28You are here$ 9,421209
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,750205
Contessa 2625.5'$ 10,761176
Saffier 2828.18'$ 40,724136
Mirage 2827.5'$ 10,095138
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,577105
Seal 2828'$ 5,71784

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Contessa 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Contessa 28 over the past 12 months is $9,421. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Contessa 28 sailboats are for sale?+
9 Contessa 28 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 20 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Contessa 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Contessa 28 has increased by 0.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Contessa 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Contessa 28 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Contessa 28?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Catalina 28, Colvic Countess 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.