Jeanneau Sun Dream 28 Buyer's Guide
The Jeanneau Sun Dream 28 remains a popular choice among sailors seeking good performance and roomy accommodation on the brokerage market. The builder describes her prime quality as her stability under sail and at anchor, a trait that makes her a reassuring companion for coastal cruising.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Sun Dream 28 is known for an interior volume that feels vast for a 28-foot sailboat, typically arranged with three independent cabins. The forward cabin provides a generous berth, while the saloon boasts exemplary elbow-room and sits in harmony with a large chart table and galley area.
Owners can expect an aft double cabin with extra space for dressing, and the cockpit benefits from generous fore-and-aft space because the tiller is well aft. The heads contain the only interior mouldings, and the saloon area features a teak-finish hull-lining that lifts the cabin ambiance.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Commonly fitted on brokerage examples are autopilot and chartplotter, reflecting modern navigation expectations. Often seen additions include heating, hot water, and short-handed setups that ease sailing with a reduced crew.
A swim platform is sometimes an owner upgrade, and the original optional transom extension doubled as a platform for bathing, coming alongside, and boarding. Less common owner additions include solar panels, lithium batteries, inverter, spinnaker, bimini, and AIS.
What to Inspect
Prospective buyers should note that the flat forefoot might make her prone to slamming in a seaway, so it's worth assessing her motion in a chop during any sea trial.
Additionally, the forward-facing window ahead of mast is slippery trap for the unwary, suggesting a careful check of the deck non-slip condition in that high-traffic area.
Finally, the coamings slightly too close to guardwires can limit helmsman lean-back, so assess cockpit ergonomics during any trial sail.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Used Sun Dream 28s are typically found in these markets: Belgium, France, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Denmark.
- Verify the three-cabin layout suits your cruising style
- Confirm autopilot and chartplotter are operational
- Inspect heating and hot water if fitted
- Check optional swim platform or transom extension condition
- Evaluate known forefoot and window traits during survey
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Jeanneau Sun Dream 28. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 7 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 3 | $ 14,828 | — |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $ 20,068 | +35.3% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $ 21,101 | +5.1% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $ 28,401 | +34.6% |
| May 26 | 2 | $ 21,101 | -25.7% |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $ 17,705 | -16.1% |
| Jul 26 | 2 | $ 17,109 | -3.4% |
Where they're listed
Jeanneau Sun Dream 28 listings appear across 5 countries. Belgium has the most listings with 5 (41.7%), followed by France and United Kingdom.
Country view
12 listings · 5 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $ 21,101 | 5 | 4 | 41.7% |
| France | $ 14,828 | 2 | 0 | 16.7% |
| United Kingdom | $ 17,058 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Netherlands | $ 29,599 | 2 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Denmark | $ 21,362 | 1 | 1 | 8.3% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Marine 28 | 27.5' | $ 11,305 | 19 | 5 |
| Saffier 28 | 28.18' | $ 39,921 | 16 | 2 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Dream 28You are here | — | $ 20,585 | 12 | 6 |
| Jeanneau First 28 | 28.21' | $ 11,349 | 10 | 1 |