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 mid-career work. This model was instrumental in transitioning Mirage Manufacturing from a boutique builder of small racing dinghies into a respected producer of offshore-capable cruising yachts. Built with a solid fiberglass hull and a balsa-cored 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 higher-volume competitors.
Mirage 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Mirage
- Model
- 28
- Builder
- Mirage Mfg.
- Designer
- Bruce Kelley
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1980 - ??
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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 | 3 | $12,843 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | $11,424 |
| Feb 2026 | 1 | $7,429 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 | $5,417 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $7,429 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
Price Reduction Insights
25.0% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 2.9% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina 28 | 28.5' | $25,000 | 28 | 4 |
| Westerly Merlin 28 | 27.06' | $17,568 | 23 | 16 |
| Contessa 28 | 27.67' | $9,463 | 14 | 6 |
| Tartan 28 | 28.25' | $23,250 | 10 | 3 |
| Mirage 28 | $7,436 | 9 | 5 | |
| Jeanneau First 28 | 28.21' | $28,854 | 9 | 3 |
| Mirage Yachts 35 | 35.5' | $34,367 | 8 | 0 |
| Mirage 32 | 32' | $25,950 | 6 | 1 |
| Precision 28 | 28' | $24,900 | 6 | 0 |
| Mirage Yachts 27 | 27.17' | $8,000 | 4 | 2 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $9,430 | 8 | 4 |
| Germany | $5,417 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Mirage 28 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Mirage 28 over the past 12 months is $7,436. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Mirage 28 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 9 Mirage 28 listings over the past 12 months, with 5 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Mirage 28 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Mirage 28 has decreased by 0.09% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Mirage 28?
- Germany currently has the lowest median asking price at $5,417, while United Kingdom is the most expensive at $9,430 — a 74% difference.
- Do Mirage 28 listings get price reductions?
- About 25% of Mirage 28 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 2.9% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Mirage 28?
- Comparable models include the Catalina 28, Westerly Merlin 28, Contessa 28. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.