Friendship 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Dick Koopmans Sr.·1974 – 1984·~400 hulls·Friendship Yachts
Friendship 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28.54' · 8.7 m
Displ.
7,716 lbs · 3,500 kg
First year
1974

The Friendship 28, designed by the esteemed naval architect Dick Koopmans Sr., stands as a hallmark of Dutch yacht building from the mid1970s through the late 1980s. Produced by Jachtbouw Meijer in Balk, Netherlands, the model was conceived as a versatile family cruiser capable of navigating both the shallow inland waters of the IJsselmeer and the demanding conditions of the North Sea. With its balanced lines and robust GRP construction, the Friendship 28 became a foundational success for the brand, bridging the gap between the smaller daysailing Friendship 22 and the more offshoreoriented Friendship 33. Its longevity in the European brokerage market is a testament to its construction quality and the enduring appeal of the Koopmans aesthetic, which favors seaworthiness and predictable handling over fleeting design trends.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 14,776
Ask, not sold · 24 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
13
24 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-9.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Netherlands (68.2%) · Germany (27.3%) · Italy (4.5%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Friendship 28 listings span 3 countries. Netherlands leads with 15 listings (68.2%), followed by Germany and Italy.

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

Country breakdown

22 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Netherlands$ 13,84515668.2%
Germany$ 13,8456427.3%
Italy$ 16,289114.5%

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
Catalina 2828.5'$ 25,0003612
Friendship 28You are here$ 14,7762413
Twister 2828.25'$ 15,380249
Colvic Countess 2828'$ 13,128229
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Shipman 2829.06'$ 9,343169
Friendship 2222'$ 9,250129
Saffier 2828.18'$ 43,049125
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,577105
Shannon 2828'$ 42,000102

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Friendship 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Friendship 28 over the past 12 months is $14,776. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Friendship 28 sailboats are for sale?+
13 Friendship 28 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 24 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Friendship 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Friendship 28 has decreased by 9.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Friendship 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Friendship 28 listings over the past 12 months are Netherlands (68.2%), Germany (27.3%), Italy (4.5%).
05What should I look at instead of a Friendship 28?+
Comparable models include Catalina 28, Twister 28, Colvic Countess 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.