The Alerion Express 28 stands as the definitive progenitor of the modern luxury daysailer movement. Designed in the late 1980s by the late Carl Schumacher and first brought to production in 1991, the boat was conceived to solve a specific problem: the increasing complexity and "friction" of modern sailing. Schumacher’s brief was to create a vessel that could be rigged and sailing within ten minutes of arriving at the dock, yet possessed the aesthetic grace of a 1920s classic. The result is a hull that combines a traditional, low-profile cabin house and elegant overhangs with a high-performance underbody featuring a fin keel and a balanced spade rudder. According to the manufacturer, Alerion Yachts, the model has seen more than 450 hulls produced, making it one of the most successful designs in its class. While the boat has seen minor incremental updates in construction techniques—moving from traditional hand-layup to resin-infusion under TPI and later USWatercraft—the core lines have remained untouched for over three decades.
Express 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Express
- Model
- 28
- Builder
- Alerion Yachts
- Designer
- Carl Schumacher
- Number Built
- 470
- Production Year(s)
- 1990 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 2 | $57,950 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | $60,000 |
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $71,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3 | $57,500 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alerion 33 | 33' | $85,117 | 42 | 7 |
| Contessa 28 | 27.67' | $9,468 | 14 | 6 |
| Rustler 33 | 33.99' | $141,241 | 12 | 9 |
| Mirage 28 | 27.5' | $7,439 | 9 | 5 |
| Jeanneau First 28 | 28.21' | $28,863 | 9 | 3 |
| Express 37 | 37.08' | $21,000 | 8 | 1 |
| Laser 28 | 28.41' | $18,082 | 8 | 3 |
| Express 28 | $57,500 | 7 | 3 | |
| Precision 28 | 28' | $24,900 | 6 | 0 |
| Jensen Cal 28 | $4,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $57,500 | 7 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Express 28 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Express 28 over the past 12 months is $57,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Express 28 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 7 Express 28 listings over the past 12 months, with 3 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Express 28 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Express 28 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Express 28?
- Comparable models include the Alerion 33, Contessa 28, Rustler 33. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.