Mirage 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Bruce Kelley·1980·Mirage Mfg.
Mirage 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
27.5' · 8.38 m
Displ.
5,500 lbs · 2,495 kg
First year
1980

The Mirage 28, designed by the legendary naval architect Robert Perry and produced by Ken Fickett’s Mirage Manufacturing in Gainesville, Florida, stands as a quintessential example of the "performance cruiser" movement of the late 1970s. While many sailors are familiar with the more ubiquitous Mirage 27, the 28 represents a refined evolution, offering a slightly larger footprint and the sophisticated hull lines characteristic of Perry’s midcareer work. This model was instrumental in transitioning Mirage Manufacturing from a boutique builder of small racing dinghies into a respected producer of offshorecapable cruising yachts. Built with a solid fiberglass hull and a balsacored deck, the Mirage 28 was designed to compete with the likes of the Pearson 28 and the Catalina 27, though it typically offered a higher level of build consistency and a more balanced helm than its highervolume competitors.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 10,099
Ask, not sold · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
8
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-31.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United Kingdom (92.3%) · Germany (7.7%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Mirage 28 listings span 2 countries. United Kingdom leads with 12 listings (92.3%), followed by Germany.

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

Country breakdown

13 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 10,73812792.3%
Germany$ 5,352117.7%

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
Catalina 2828.5'$ 25,0003612
Westerly Merlin 2827.06'$ 17,4522513
Contessa 2827.67'$ 9,425209
Dehler 2827.89'$ 26,6121611
Mirage 28You are here$ 10,099138
Saffier 2828.18'$ 43,049125
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,577105
Mirage Yachts 3535.5'$ 34,40680
Islander 2827.92'$ 6,65082
SEAL 2828'$ 5,71984

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Mirage 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Mirage 28 over the past 12 months is $10,099. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Mirage 28 sailboats are for sale?+
8 Mirage 28 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Mirage 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Mirage 28 has decreased by 31.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Mirage 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Mirage 28 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (92.3%), Germany (7.7%).
05Do Mirage 28 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Mirage 28 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 4.1% 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 Mirage 28?+
Comparable models include Catalina 28, Westerly Merlin 28, Contessa 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.