The Heard 28 is a quintessential example of the "working boat" aesthetic translated into modern glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) construction. Designed by Percy Dalton and built primarily by the late Martin Heard at the Gaffers and Luggers yard in Mylor Creek, Cornwall, the vessel is modeled directly after the historic Falmouth Working Boats. These traditional oyster dredgers required a hull capable of carrying immense sail area to provide the power needed to drag heavy dredges across the seabed, yet they had to remain stable enough to operate in the unpredictable waters of the English Channel. Since its introduction in the late 1960s, the Heard 28 has earned a reputation among traditionalists as a rugged, seaworthy cruiser that offers the charm of a wooden classic with the reduced maintenance of a fiberglass hull.
Heard 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Heard
- Model
- 28
- Builder
- T. Heard
- Designer
- Percey Dalton
- Number Built
- 100
- Production Year(s)
- 1968 - 2008
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 2 | $59,000 |
| Sep 2025 | 3 | $59,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $32,461 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twister 28 | 28.25' | $16,907 | 18 | 4 |
| LM 28 | 28' | $25,329 | 15 | 5 |
| Colvic Countess 28 | 28' | $13,187 | 15 | 3 |
| Cape Dory 28 | 28.1' | $17,500 | 13 | 3 |
| Herreshoff H-28 | 26.94' | $12,885 | 10 | 3 |
| Tartan 28 | 28.25' | $23,250 | 10 | 3 |
| Jeanneau First 28 | 28.21' | $28,863 | 9 | 3 |
| Shannon 28 | 28' | $50,500 | 8 | 2 |
| Heard 28 | $59,000 | 6 | 1 | |
| Sabre 28-3 | 28.42' | $16,475 | 2 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,000 | 4 | 0 |
| United Kingdom | $34,828 | 2 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Heard 28 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Heard 28 over the past 12 months is $59,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Heard 28 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 6 Heard 28 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Heard 28 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Heard 28 has decreased by 44.98% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Heard 28?
- United Kingdom currently has the lowest median asking price at $34,828, while United States is the most expensive at $59,000 — a 69% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Heard 28?
- Comparable models include the Twister 28, LM 28, Colvic Countess 28. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.