Furia 28 Buyer's Guide
The Furia 28 is a Spanish-designed 30.5-foot cruiser from Alberto Cabal, built by Dresport between 1978 and 1985 with roughly 70 hulls produced. She is a masthead sloop on a fin keel with solid fiberglass construction, and on the brokerage market she appears almost exclusively in one region, which shapes how a shopper should approach the search.
Layouts on the Used Market
Every example shares the same fundamental hull: a 22.31-foot waterline, 10-foot beam, and a fin-keel monohull form giving a length-beam ratio of 2.77. The defining trait is interior volume — Cabal's hull is more spacious than 82% of comparable sailboat designs, so even without a standardized layout record, the beamy section means any used Furia 28 will feel larger inside than most rivals of the length. The iron keel is consistent across the class and is the one structural variable to note when comparing individual boats.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the Spanish used market the spinnaker is commonly fitted, the one prevalence tier recorded for this model. A cruising spinnaker adds downwind range and is worth verifying for condition and a usable snuffer or pole. Beyond that, the original rigging spec lists jib, genoa, mainsheet, and spinnaker sheets all at 3/8-inch diameter with lengths from 28 to 70 feet depending on position, so a buyer should confirm running rigging matches those dimensions rather than assuming later substitutions.
What to Inspect
The keel is made of iron, and that is the principal inspection point on any Furia 28 anchor. Look for coating failure, rust staining at the hull joint, or signs of rust jacking that could compromise the fiberglass-to-iron bond. The solid fiberglass hull and deck have no core, so a survey should focus on the iron appendage.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in Spain, the only identified market. For a shopper, that means viewing in person or arranging a local surveyor is the realistic path. Check the iron keel for corrosion, confirm the spinnaker and original-spec sheets are present, and judge the beamy interior against your own liveaboard needs.
- Verify iron keel coating and joint integrity
- Confirm spinnaker and 3/8-inch sheet inventory
- Inspect in Spain via local survey before purchase
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Furia 28. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25 | 1 | $22,743 | — |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $26,154 | +15.0% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $16,940 | -35.2% |
Where they're listed
Furia 28 listings appear across 1 country. Spain has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | $16,940 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 28 | 28.5' | $ 25,000 | 39 | 3 |
| Jeanneau First 28 | 28.21' | $ 26,315 | 10 | 3 |
| Furia 28You are here | — | $ 16,940 | 1 | 0 |