J-Boats J/28 Sailboats for Sale

Rod Johnstone·1986 – 1988·~71 hulls·J Boats Tillotson Pearson

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type: Monohull · fin
Rig: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 28.5' · 8.69 m
Disp.: 7,900 lbs · 3,583 kg
First year: 1986

The J/28 represents a significant pivot in the history of J/Boats, marking the brand's concerted move into the "performance cruiser" market during the mid1980s. Introduced in 1986, this model was designed by Rod Johnstone to provide a more refined, comfortable experience than the Spartan, racefocused J/24s and J/27s that preceded it. Built by TPI Composites using a balsacored laminate and the SCRIMP process in later iterations, the J/28 was the first JBoat specifically engineered for the cruising family who still demanded highlevel sailing characteristics. With its masthead rig and substantial lead keel, it sought to balance the brand’s racing DNA with the stability and interior volume required for coastal exploration. According to the J/Boats Official Archive, the model was intended to be a "gentleman’s" boat, offering a level of sophistication and ease of handling that allowed for shorthanded sailing without sacrificing the tactile feedback JBoats are known for.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo

$ 23,900

Asking price · 1 listings

Recent listings · 90 d

1 tracked · 12 mo

3-month price trend

0.0%

vs. 12-mo median

Countries with listings

United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

Price & volume trends

Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the J-Boats J/28. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.

Price and listing activity

1 month · 1 listing

Median ask (USD) Listings

Monthly breakdown · 1 row

Month	Listings	Median ask	Δ vs. last mo.
Jul 26	1	$ 23,900	—

Where they're listed

J-Boats J/28 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 1.

Median ask by country

USD · past 12 months

Share of listings

Count · past 12 months

Country view

1 listings · 1 country

Country	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d	Share
United States	$ 23,900	1	1	100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

5 similar designs

Model	LOA	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d
Catalina 28	28.5'	$ 25,000	40	15
Saffier 28	28.18'	$ 40,126	15	2
Jeanneau First 28	28.21'	$ 11,407	10	1
J-Boats J/27	27.5'	$ 14,000	8	6
J Boats J/28You are here	—	$ 23,900	1	1

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used J-Boats J/28 cost?+

The median asking price for a used J-Boats J/28 over the past 12 months is $23,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.

02How many J-Boats J/28 sailboats are for sale?+

1 J-Boats J/28 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.

03Are J-Boats J/28 prices going up or down?+

The median asking price for the J-Boats J/28 has stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.

04Where are J-Boats J/28 sailboats for sale?+

The top markets for used J-Boats J/28 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).

05What should I look at instead of a J-Boats J/28?+

Comparable models include Catalina 28, Saffier 28, Jeanneau First 28. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.