Nova 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Alan Wright·1975
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28' · 8.53 m
Displ.
6,500 lbs · 2,948 kg
First year
1975

The Nova 28 is a classic racercruiser that emerged from the prolific partnership between Swedish naval architect Peter Norlin and the Japanese manufacturer Nova Boats (a specialized division of Yamaha Motor). Launched in 1978, the Nova 28 was part of a strategic effort to bring highend Scandinavian design philosophy to the burgeoning Asian and Pacific sailing markets. Unlike many of its contemporaries that sacrificed aesthetics for IOR (International Offshore Rule) rating advantages, the Nova 28 maintained the elegant, sleek lines and balanced proportions characteristic of Norlin’s work. The vessel was designed to serve as a competitive club racer that could transition seamlessly into a family coastal cruiser, a dualpurpose role it continues to fulfill for second and thirdgeneration owners today.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 2,366
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
New Zealand (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nova 28 listings span 1 country. New Zealand 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
New Zealand$ 2,36622100.0%

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
Westerly Merlin 2827.06'$ 17,4482513
Contessa 2827.67'$ 9,418209
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,750205
Dehler 2827.89'$ 26,5991611
Shipman 2829.06'$ 9,339169
Saffier 2828.18'$ 40,712136
Mirage 2827.5'$ 10,091138
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,574105
Islander 2827.92'$ 5,80072
Nova 28You are here$ 2,36622

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nova 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nova 28 over the past 12 months is $2,366. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nova 28 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Nova 28 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Nova 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Nova 28 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Nova 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nova 28 listings over the past 12 months are New Zealand (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Nova 28?+
Comparable models include Westerly Merlin 28, Contessa 28, Hunter 28.5. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.