Imexus 28 Buyer's Guide
The Imexus 28 on the brokerage market is a trailerable power-sailer that began as the Odin 820 in 2002, blending a floating home, powerboat, and small yacht in one hull. Buyers shopping used examples get a 8.5 m monohull with a king-size aft berth, forward V-berth, and a sailing mode that converts to motorboating in minutes by draining its water ballast. Examples are most often found in the United Kingdom and Romania.
Layouts on the Used Market
Used Imexus 28s carry a four-berth core of a king-size aft berth under the cockpit and a forward double V-berth, with two single settee berths bringing sleep capacity to six. The cabin stands 1.85 m tall with light oak trim and large windows, and a four-seat dinette with drop-side table fills the midsection between berths. Galley gear typically includes a one-burner spirit stove (two-burner optional), sink, and fridge, while the head is a chemical toilet with marine optional. A three-step companionway and unclip webbing siderails aid boarding; the cockpit seats six and has a transom door to a boarding ladder. The mast compression post doubles as a handhold and the dinette table pedestal houses the fin case.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most used boats are commonly fitted with solar, lithium batteries, and an inverter for off-grid power, plus a heating system and hot water for cabin comfort. A chartplotter and autopilot are common navigation aids, and a bimini with cockpit shower and swim platform support outdoor living. Teak decks are also commonly seen. These clusters mean a buyer can expect decent electrical independence and chilly-weather usability without immediate refit, though the original 24-litre water tank remains small.
What to Inspect
The known weak point is the tiny steering wheel with very heavy action that made steering through wind shifts difficult for testers anchor. Check whether any disconnection between wheel and tilted motor weight has been fitted, as agents were exploring this to ease sail steering. Verify the water ballast system fills via the transom port and breather under the forward bunk in roughly ten minutes and drains in under five minutes for motor mode. Confirm the swivel keel and 55 kg centreboard operate smoothly and the A-arm mast fixture and locking pin are intact for trailering.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Imexus 28s typically appear in the United Kingdom and Romania. For a buyer, the checklist is: confirm trailerability and shallow-draft keel function; test steering effort under sail; verify ballast fill/drain times; and assess interior wear given the bright but compact cabin.
- Inspect steering wheel action and any motor-disconnect retrofit
- Test water ballast fill (≈10 min) and drain (≈5 min)
- Check centreboard, swivel keel, and A-arm mast hardware
- Confirm common gear: solar, lithium, inverter, heating, chartplotter, autopilot
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Imexus 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25 | 1 | $40,775 | — |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $33,843 | -17.0% |
| May 26 | 2 | $40,979 | +21.1% |
Where they're listed
Imexus 28 listings appear across 2 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 3 (75.0%), followed by Romania.
Country view
4 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $33,843 | 3 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Romania | $54,782 | 1 | 0 | 25.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
2 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quorning 28 | 28.71' | $ 167,843 | 44 | 17 |
| Imexus 28You are here | — | $ 37,309 | 4 | 0 |