Laser 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Bruce Farr·1983 – 1990·Performance Sailcarft/Laser International
Laser 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
28.41' · 8.66 m
Displ.
3,950 lbs · 1,792 kg
First year
1983

The Laser 28 represents a daring chapter in the history of Performance Sailcraft, serving as the spiritual and technical "big brother" to the ubiquitous Laser dinghy. Launched in the mid1980s and designed by the legendary Bruce Kirby, the Laser 28 was conceived as an affordable, highperformance onedesign cruiserracer that could be easily managed by a small crew. It was a pioneer in the Ultra Light Displacement Boat (ULDB) movement for production yachts, utilizing advanced construction techniques—such as a vacuumbagged Divinycell foam core—that were typically reserved for custom racing machines of that era. This commitment to weight savings allowed the boat to achieve a displacement of only 3,950 pounds, a figure that remains impressive for a 28foot vessel with a full interior.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 17,437
Ask, not sold · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United Kingdom (55.6%) · United States (33.3%) · Ireland (11.1%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Laser 28 listings span 3 countries. United Kingdom leads with 5 listings (55.6%), followed by United States and Ireland.

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

Country breakdown

9 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 17,4375355.6%
United States$ 15,0003033.3%
Ireland$ 17,4461111.1%

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
Westerly Merlin 2827.06'$ 17,4522513
Contessa 2827.67'$ 9,425209
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,750205
Dehler 2827.89'$ 26,6121611
Marlow-Hunter 2828.01'$ 18,002157
Saffier 2828.18'$ 43,049125
Laser 28You are here$ 17,437104
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,577105
Jaguar J/2929.5'$ 10,75083
Islander 2827.92'$ 6,65082

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Laser 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Laser 28 over the past 12 months is $17,437. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Laser 28 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Laser 28 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Laser 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Laser 28 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Laser 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Laser 28 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (55.6%), United States (33.3%), Ireland (11.1%).
05Do Laser 28 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Laser 28 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 22.2% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Laser 28?+
Comparable models include Westerly Merlin 28, Contessa 28, Hunter 28.5. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.