The Hunter Formula 28 represents a significant chapter in British yachting history, marking the moment when Hunter Boats Ltd transitioned from traditional glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) construction into the high-performance 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 cross-channel 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.
Formula 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Formula
- Model
- 28
- Builder
- Hunter Boats Ltd.
- Designer
- Stephen Jones
- Number Built
- 26
- Production Year(s)
- 1984 - 1987
Below are the most recent Formula 28 sailboat listings (up to 10).
Standard listing sites miss the technical details sailors need. Our database of 10,000+ models unlocks advanced filtering so you can search by keel type, rig configuration, and performance ratios—even when the seller forgot to include them.
Search across multiple sailboat listing websites at once, and get notified of new listings!
Example: Daily emails for "40 ft fin keel fractional sloops under $200k in Canada"Start Searching Now
| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated with any external listing websites in any way. We simply aggregate publicly available listings to make it easier for buyers to find sailboats for sale. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listings, so please verify all information with the seller before making any decisions.