Larsen 28 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

29.13' · 8.88 m

Disp.

5,732 lbs · 2,600 kg

First year

1984

The Larsen 28 is a quintessential example of the Scandinavian "performance cruiser" philosophy that emerged during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Designed by Hans Åge Larsen and built by the Danish shipyard Nyboat ApS, the vessel was conceived to bridge the gap between the spartan, highintensity racing of the X79 and the more sedate cruising yachts of the era. With approximately 113 to 200 units produced, the Larsen 28 has earned a reputation for longevity and sailing pleasure. Unlike many massproduced yachts of its time, a significant portion of the fleet was sold as "homecompletion" kits, allowing owners to customize the interior finishes while benefiting from a professionally molded, handlaid fiberglass hull and a sandwichconstruction deck. This dual nature has led to a varied secondhand market where the quality of the cabinetry and technical installations can differ dramatically from one hull to the next.