Delphia 29 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Delphia 29 means looking at a compact 2004–2007 Polish-built swing-keel sloop from Delphia Yachts, designed by Andrzej Skrzat. She is a 28-foot-2-inch boat that lifts her keel to gunkhole inland and drops it to cruise coastally, which makes her brokerage appeal distinctly tied to owners who want one boat for both regimes.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every example shares the same essential plan: a solid-fiberglass hull and deck, a pivoting lifting keel, and a fractional sloop rig on a 40-foot-52-inch mast. The interior centers on above-average headroom for the length and a beam near 9 feet 10 inches, with the keel trunk dictating the central saloon shape. Tankage is uniform at 19 gallons of diesel and 20 gallons of water, so buyers should judge condition and equipment rather than hunting for a different factory layout.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most boats on the market carry autopilot, chartplotter, AIS, spinnaker, bimini, dodger, and a swim platform as commonly fitted gear — a ready offshore-and-anchor package. Canvas and sail-handling items like the bimini, dodger, and spinnaker matter most for seasonal cruising comfort and downwind fun. Navigation is usually covered by the chartplotter, autopilot, and AIS trio, which together mean less helm fatigue and better traffic awareness. Less common owner additions include heating, a furling main, electric winches, and hot water; these appear as sometimes-seen upgrades rather than standard fit, so their presence is a bonus, not an expectation.
What to Inspect
The swing keel pivot and trunk deserve close inspection, since the pivoting lifting mechanism is the boat's defining feature and its failure would undermine both shallow-water access and lowered-keel stability. Verify the keel raises and locks cleanly and that the trunk shows no structural cracking. Beyond that, confirm the solid fiberglass hull and deck are sound, and check the Volvo Penta D1-20 diesel and shaft drive for routine wear. The lifting-keel arrangement means the bilge and trunk area should be examined for water intrusion paths unique to the pivoting foil.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats typically appear in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Sweden. For a buyer, the checklist is short: confirm keel pivot operation, inspect the trunk for cracks, verify the standard 19/20-gallon tank pair, and note whether the commonly fitted canvas and electronics are present or if you'll add them. A Delphia 29 in sound keel condition with the usual navigation suite is a turnkey shallow-water cruiser.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Delphia 29. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | 1 | $52,440 | — |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $42,535 | -18.9% |
| Oct 25 | 3 | $40,723 | -4.3% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $31,205 | -23.4% |
| May 26 | 2 | $39,542 | +26.7% |
Where they're listed
Delphia 29 listings appear across 4 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 3 (50.0%), followed by Italy and Netherlands.
Country view
6 listings · 4 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $31,205 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Italy | $40,787 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Netherlands | $42,535 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Sweden | $39,346 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Westerly GK 29 | 29' | $ 12,476 | 8 | 3 |
| Delphia 29You are here | — | $ 39,738 | 7 | 0 |