Liberty 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Joe Fennell·1978·~70 hulls·Liberty Yachts
Liberty 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
28' · 8.53 m
Displ.
12,000 lbs · 5,443 kg
First year
1978

The Liberty 28 is a stout, heavydisplacement cutter designed by Peter Hoyt and primarily constructed at the Shin Fa shipyard in Taiwan during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Emerging from the "Golden Age" of Taiwanese boatbuilding, this 28foot doubleender was conceived as a scaleddown blue water cruiser, intended to provide the seaworthiness and aesthetic of much larger traditional vessels like the Westsail 32 or the Hans Christian series. Characterized by its substantial bowsprit, heavy teak joinery, and a fullkeel configuration, the Liberty 28 occupies a niche market for solo sailors or couples seeking a "pocket cruiser" capable of transoceanic passages. Unlike many contemporary 28footers designed for coastal racing or weekend hops, the Liberty 28 prioritizes tracking and ultimate stability over lightair speed or maneuverability.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 20,750
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+6.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Liberty 28 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 2 listings.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 20,75021100.0%

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
Twister 2828.25'$ 15,374249
Friendship 2828.54'$ 14,7732413
Colvic Countess 2828'$ 13,119229
LM 2828'$ 24,950188
Vancouver 2828.02'$ 43,729167
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Herreshoff H-2826.94'$ 13,533134
Sabre 28-228.42'$ 14,000124
Shannon 2828'$ 42,000102
Liberty 28You are here$ 20,75021

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Liberty 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Liberty 28 over the past 12 months is $20,750. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Liberty 28 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Liberty 28 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Liberty 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Liberty 28 has increased by 6.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Liberty 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Liberty 28 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Liberty 28?+
Comparable models include Twister 28, Friendship 28, Colvic Countess 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.