The ShearWater 28 stands as a sophisticated expression of the "Presto" type philosophy, a design lineage championed by Commodore Ralph Munroe and refined for the modern era by the late Joel White. Produced by the meticulous craftsmen at Edey & Duff, this 28-foot coastal cruiser was envisioned as a "round-sided sharpie," blending the ultra-shoal draft of a traditional workboat with the elegant aesthetics and seaworthiness of a yacht. While Edey & Duff is perhaps more widely recognized for the smaller Sakonnet 23 or the rugged Stone Horse 23, the ShearWater 28 occupies a unique niche for sailors who require the ability to "gunkhole" in less than two feet of water without sacrificing the interior volume needed for extended weekend cruising.
ShearWater 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- ShearWater
- Model
- 28
- Builder
- Edey & Duff
- Designer
- Phil Bolger/Peter Duff
- Number Built
- 12
- Production Year(s)
- 1984 - 1996
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance 28 | 28.71' | $206,098 | 22 | 8 |
| Twister 28 | 28.25' | $16,899 | 18 | 4 |
| Contessa 28 | 27.67' | $9,463 | 14 | 6 |
| Cape Dory 28 | 28.1' | $17,500 | 13 | 3 |
| Corsair 28 | 28.52' | $57,500 | 10 | 0 |
| Mirage 28 | 27.5' | $7,436 | 9 | 5 |
| Shannon 28 | 28' | $50,500 | 8 | 2 |
| Precision 28 | 28' | $24,900 | 6 | 0 |
| Jensen Cal 28 | $4,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are similar sailboats to the ShearWater 28?
- Comparable models include the Performance 28, Twister 28, Contessa 28. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.