O'Day 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

C. Raymond Hunt Assoc.·1978 – 1986·~544 hulls·Bangor Punta Marine
O'Day 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28.25' · 8.61 m
Displ.
7,300 lbs · 3,311 kg
First year
1978

The O’Day 28, introduced in 1978 and produced until 1986, represents a pivotal era for the O’Day Corp. as it transitioned toward more sophisticated, performanceoriented cruising designs. Developed by the esteemed firm C. Raymond Hunt Associates, the 28footer was a departure from the more utilitarian aesthetic of its predecessors, like the O’Day 27. With approximately 500 hulls produced, it became a staple of the American coastal cruising scene, offering a "big boat" feel in a sub30foot package. Its design emphasizes a high degree of form stability, derived from a generous 10foot, 3inch beam—a dimension nearly unheard of for a 28foot vessel in the late 1970s. This width, combined with a modern underbody and a choice between a deep fin keel or a shoaldraft centerboard, allowed the model to cater to both deepwater sailors and those navigating the thin waters of the Chesapeake or the Florida Keys.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 9,800
Ask, not sold · 27 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
27 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-4.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

19 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

O'Day 28 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 26 listings.

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

Country breakdown

26 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 9,800269100.0%

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
Catalina 2828.5'$ 25,0003612
O'Day 4039.58'$ 41,0003019
Oday 28You are here$ 9,8002710
Oday 3434'$ 19,900267
Colvic Countess 2828'$ 13,119229
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
O'Day 3535'$ 27,000155
Marlow-Hunter 2828.01'$ 17,991157
O'Day 3737'$ 23,264133
ODay 3029.92'$ 9,00081

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used O'Day 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used O'Day 28 over the past 12 months is $9,800. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many O'Day 28 sailboats are for sale?+
10 O'Day 28 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 27 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are O'Day 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the O'Day 28 has decreased by 4.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are O'Day 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used O'Day 28 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do O'Day 28 listings get price reductions?+
About 14% of O'Day 28 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 9.2% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a O'Day 28?+
Comparable models include Catalina 28, O'Day 40, Oday 34. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.