Formula 28 Sailboats for Sale

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
Disp.: 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.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo

$ 4,934

Asking price · 2 listings

Recent listings · 90 d

2 tracked · 12 mo

3-month price trend

-4.4%

vs. 12-mo median

Countries with listings

United Kingdom (50.0%) · Ireland (50.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · showing 10 newest

Price & volume trends

Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Formula 28. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.

Price and listing activity

4 months · 2 listings

Median ask (USD) Listings

Monthly breakdown · 2 rows

Month	Listings	Median ask	Δ vs. last mo.
Feb 26	1	$ 5,150	—
May 26	1	$ 4,717	-8.4%

Where they're listed

Formula 28 listings appear across 2 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 1 (50.0%), followed by Ireland.

Median ask by country

USD · past 12 months

Share of listings

Count · past 12 months

Country view

2 listings · 2 countries

Country	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d	Share
United Kingdom	$ 4,717	1	1	50.0%
Ireland	$ 5,150	1	0	50.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

3 similar designs

Model	LOA	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d
Saffier 28	28.18'	$ 40,058	15	2
Jeanneau First 28	28.21'	$ 11,388	10	1
Hunter Boats 28You are here	—	$ 4,934	2	1

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 $4,934. 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 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.

03Are Formula 28 prices going up or down?+

The median asking price for the Formula 28 is down 4.4% over the last 3 months compared with 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 (50.0%), Ireland (50.0%).

05What should I look at instead of a Formula 28?+

Comparable models include Saffier 28, Jeanneau First 28. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.