J Boats J/28C Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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The J/28C (commonly referred to simply as the J/28) represents a pivotal shift in the J/Boats philosophy during the midtolate 1980s. While the brand built its reputation on blistering onedesign racers like the J/24, the J/28 was designed by Rod Johnstone as a dedicated performance cruiser. Built by TillotsonPearson in Rhode Island between 1986 and 1991, only approximately 75 hulls were produced. The "C" designation often appended by brokers and owners highlights its membership in J/Boats' "Cruising" family, alongside siblings like the J/34C and J/35C. Unlike its racing cousins, the J/28 was engineered with a focus on stability, ease of handling for couples, and genuine offshore capability in a "pocket" format.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 18,750
Ask, not sold · 12 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
12 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-36.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

J Boats J/28C listings span 1 country. United States leads with 12 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

12 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 18,750121100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 2828.5'$ 25,0003612
J-Boats J/8026.25'$ 29,089269
J-Boats J/3232.6'$ 67,450185
Saffier 2828.18'$ 40,724136
Mirage 2827.5'$ 10,095138
J Boats J/28CYou are here$ 18,750121
Sabre 28-228.42'$ 14,000124
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,577105
Shannon 2828'$ 42,000102
Jaguar J/2929.5'$ 10,75083

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used J Boats J/28C cost?+
The median asking price for a used J Boats J/28C over the past 12 months is $18,750. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many J Boats J/28C sailboats are for sale?+
1 J Boats J/28C listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 12 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are J Boats J/28C prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the J Boats J/28C has decreased by 36.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are J Boats J/28C sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used J Boats J/28C listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a J Boats J/28C?+
Comparable models include Catalina 28, J-Boats J/80, J-Boats J/32. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.