Sea Sprite 27/28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

A. E. Luders·1960 – 1985·C. E. Ryder
Sea Sprite 27/28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
27.92' · 8.51 m
Displ.
7,600 lbs · 3,447 kg
First year
1960

The Sea Sprite 27/28 represents a significant chapter in the evolution of the C. E. Ryder Corporation, marking a transition from the classic Albergdesigned hulls to the more refined, performanceoriented designs of Alfred "Bill" Luders. While the Sea Sprite 23 established the brand’s reputation for ruggedness, the 27 and its slightly evolved successor, the 28, were designed to offer a true cruising experience in a compact, seaworthy package. These vessels are widely regarded by traditionalists as quintessential "pocket cruisers," blending a timeless aesthetic with the heavydisplacement stability required for coastal hopscotching or offshore passages.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 12,000
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Sea Sprite 27/28 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 5 listings.

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 12,00050100.0%

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
Twister 2828.25'$ 15,374249
Colvic Countess 2828'$ 13,119229
Moody 2727.67'$ 14,627209
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Vancouver 2828.02'$ 43,729167
Herreshoff H-2826.94'$ 13,533134
Sabre Yachts 2727'$ 4,703116
Shannon 2828'$ 42,000102
Sea Sprite 27/28You are here$ 12,00050
Sea Sprite 3433.84'$ 48,00052

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sea Sprite 27/28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Sea Sprite 27/28 over the past 12 months is $12,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sea Sprite 27/28 sailboats are for sale?+
5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Sea Sprite 27/28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Sea Sprite 27/28 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Sea Sprite 27/28?+
Comparable models include Twister 28, Colvic Countess 28, Moody 27. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.