Sarum 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · twin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

27.66' · 8.43 m

Displ.

6,724 lbs · 3,050 kg

First year

1977

The Sarum 28 is a robust, smalldisplacement cruiser designed by the prolific British naval architect Robert Tucker. Emerging from a design lineage that prioritized seaworthiness and amateurbuild accessibility, the Sarum 28 is most commonly encountered as a steelhulled vessel, though some variations were produced in other materials. It was part of a broader family of "Sarum" designs, ranging from 26 to 35 feet, all sharing Tucker’s signature multichine hull form. This design approach allowed for the strength and durability of steel to be utilized by small yards or skilled home builders, resulting in a vessel capable of coastal hops and modest offshore passages. Unlike many massproduced GRP yachts of the same era, the Sarum 28 was built to endure rather than to perform under a handicap racing rule, making it a favorite for traditionalists who value structural integrity over sleek aesthetics.