Formula 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Stephen Jones·1984 – 1987·~26 hulls·Hunter Boats Ltd.
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
28' · 8.53 m
Displ.
4,200 lbs · 1,905 kg
First year
1984

The Hunter Formula 28 represents a significant chapter in British yachting history, marking the moment when Hunter Boats Ltd transitioned from traditional glassreinforced plastic (GRP) construction into the highperformance realm of exotic composites. Designed by the prolific Stephen Jones and introduced in the early 1980s, the Formula 28 was conceived as a larger, more capable sibling to the successful Formula One (22ft). It was a boat designed to win "round the cans" club racing on the weekends while remaining just civilized enough for a fast crosschannel cruise. Most notably, it was one of the first production yachts in the UK to incorporate Kevlar into its standard layup, a feature highlighted by the Hunter Association as a hallmark of the "Formula" and "HB" ranges. This focus on structural rigidity and weight reduction allowed the 28 to punch well above its weight class in light to moderate winds.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 4,713
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Formula 28 listings span 1 country. United Kingdom leads with 1 listings

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 4,71311100.0%

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
Beneteau First 2929.67'$ 21,5003612
Beneteau First 28528.16'$ 19,9503519
Westerly Merlin 2827.06'$ 17,4522513
Contessa 2827.67'$ 9,425209
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,750205
Dehler 2827.89'$ 26,6121611
Mirage 2827.5'$ 10,099138
Saffier 2828.18'$ 43,049125
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,577105
Hunter Boats 28You are here$ 4,71311

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Formula 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Formula 28 over the past 12 months is $4,713. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Formula 28 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Formula 28 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Formula 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Formula 28 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Formula 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Formula 28 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Formula 28?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 29, Beneteau First 285, Westerly Merlin 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.