Nordship 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Kjærulff/Elvström·1980·Nordship Yachts ApS
Nordship 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28.71' · 8.75 m
Displ.
9,215 lbs · 4,180 kg
First year
1980

The Nordship 28 occupies a unique place in Scandinavian maritime history as one of the early successes of Lars Buchwald’s Buchwald Yachtværft. Designed by the legendary Danish duo Elvstrøm & Kjærulff, this vessel was introduced in the late 1970s as a rugged, doubleended cruiser that prioritized safety and offshore capability within a compact 28foot frame. It is frequently categorized as a "Kosterstyle" yacht, a term referring to the traditional Swedish doubleenders known for their seaworthiness in the choppy conditions of the Kattegat and Skagerrak. Unlike the massproduced boats of the era, the Nordship 28 was built with a level of joinery and structural integrity that reflected the highend Nordship Yachts heritage, establishing the brand’s reputation for "small series" quality long before they transitioned exclusively to larger deck saloon models.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 21,477
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United Kingdom (62.5%) · Denmark (25.0%) · Germany (12.5%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nordship 28 listings span 3 countries. United Kingdom leads with 5 listings (62.5%), followed by Denmark and Germany.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 21,4775462.5%
Denmark$ 13,5442225.0%
Germany$ 26,1771112.5%

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
Friendship 2828.54'$ 14,7762413
Colvic Countess 2828'$ 13,128229
LM 2828'$ 24,962188
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Shipman 2829.06'$ 9,343169
Saffier 2828.18'$ 43,049125
Nordship 3534.45'$ 138,455116
Nordship 40 DS42.32'$ 324,612119
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,577105
Nordship 28You are here$ 21,47787

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nordship 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nordship 28 over the past 12 months is $21,477. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nordship 28 sailboats are for sale?+
7 Nordship 28 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Nordship 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Nordship 28 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Nordship 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nordship 28 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (62.5%), Denmark (25.0%), Germany (12.5%).
05What should I look at instead of a Nordship 28?+
Comparable models include Friendship 28, Colvic Countess 28, LM 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.