The Mariner 28, designed by naval architect Scott Canning and built by the Mariner Yacht Co. of East Rochester, New Hampshire, represents a quintessential era of New England boatbuilding where "overbuilt" was the standard. Introduced in the late 1970s, this vessel was intended to provide a robust, offshore-capable platform within a footprint manageable for a solo sailor or a couple. Unlike the more common Far East Mariner 28 (a ketch-rigged vessel with heavy wood accents), the Canning-designed Mariner 28 is a modern-profile fiberglass sloop featuring a fin keel and a skeg-hung rudder. It was part of a focused lineup that included its larger siblings, the Mariner 31 and the Mariner 36, all of which shared a design DNA characterized by high ballast ratios and substantial displacement for their respective lengths.
Mariner 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Mariner
- Model
- 28
- Builder
- Mariner Yacht Co.
- Designer
- Peter Canning
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1978 - 1982
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $16,500 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 28 | 28.5' | $25,000 | 28 | 4 |
| Westerly Merlin 28 | 27.06' | $17,568 | 23 | 16 |
| Twister 28 | 28.25' | $16,898 | 18 | 4 |
| LM 28 | 28' | $25,328 | 15 | 5 |
| Cape Dory 28 | 28.1' | $17,500 | 13 | 3 |
| Vancouver 28 | 28.02' | $45,592 | 12 | 5 |
| Sabre 28-2 | 28.42' | $15,000 | 11 | 1 |
| Tartan 28 | 28.25' | $23,250 | 10 | 3 |
| Shannon 28 | 28' | $50,500 | 8 | 2 |
| Mariner 28 | $16,500 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $16,500 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Mariner 28 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Mariner 28 over the past 12 months is $16,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Mariner 28 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Mariner 28 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Mariner 28?
- Comparable models include the Catalina 28, Westerly Merlin 28, Twister 28. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.