Hydro 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

27.92' · 8.51 m

Displ.

5,401 lbs · 2,450 kg

First year

1978

The Hydro 28 is a distinguished Polish cruiserracer that emerged during the late 1980s and early 1990s as a cornerstone of the inland and coastal sailing scene in Eastern Europe. Designed by the renowned naval architect Andrzej Skrzat, whose portfolio later helped define the Delphia and Sportina brands, the Hydro 28 was built primarily by the Agat shipyard and various smaller Polish entities. It was conceived during an era when designers sought to blend the speed of regattaready hulls with the volume required for family cruising on the Masurian Lakes and the Baltic Sea. While it lacks the international brand recognition of Western counterparts, the Hydro 28 remains a celebrated design for its nimble handling and efficient use of space within a 28foot frame.