King's Cruiser 28 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · long

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

28' · 8.53 m

Disp.

5,070 lbs · 2,300 kg

First year

1957

Designed by the legendary Tord Sundén, the naval architect who shaped the lines of the ubiquitous Nordic Folkboat, the King’s Cruiser 28 represents a historic highwater mark of Scandinavian yacht design. Built primarily by the acclaimed Swedish shipyard Storebro Bruk AB during a production run spanning from 1957 to 1965, this classic pocket cruiser was conceived during an era when yachting was transitioning from a pursuit of the wealthy to an accessible pastime for families. With approximately 600 hulls produced, the King’s Cruiser 28 was designed with a heavy emphasis on export. It was a vessel built to survive the short, steep chop of the Baltic Sea while offering the safety, stability, and aesthetic charm necessary to capture the hearts of the North American market.