Southerly 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

John Bennett·1975 – 1984·~148 hulls·Northshore Yachts Ltd.
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28' · 8.53 m
Displ.
8,500 lbs · 3,856 kg
First year
1975

The Southerly 28 represents the foundational DNA of Northshore Yachts’ lifting keel philosophy, bridging the gap between a coastal daysailer and a robust, tidalcapable cruiser. Designed by John Bennett and introduced in 1975, it was the first model to carry the Southerly name, effectively launching a brand reputation for shallowdraft freedom that continues today under the Discovery Yachts Group. While later models like the Southerly 115 gained more international fame, the 28 remains a testament to the utility of a "beachable" yacht that maintains the ballast ratio of a serious offshore vessel. Built primarily at the Northshore yard in Itchenor, the vessel was designed specifically to handle the drying harbors and shifting sands of the English Channel, featuring a heavily reinforced hull bottom that allows it to sit level on the sand.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 12,118
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United Kingdom (60.0%) · Netherlands (20.0%) · United States (20.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Southerly 28 listings span 3 countries. United Kingdom leads with 3 listings (60.0%), followed by Netherlands and United States.

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 12,1183160.0%
Netherlands$ 22,6881020.0%
United States$ 4,9001020.0%

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
Oday 2828.25'$ 9,8002710
Southerly 10033.75'$ 36,6922212
Colvic Countess 2828'$ 13,128229
Southerly 42042.19'$ 507,861169
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Southerly 3232.71'$ 137,291115
Southerly 4949.57'$ 451,074114
Southerly 10535.43'$ 46,24985
Seal 2828'$ 5,71984
Southerly 28You are here$ 12,11851

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Southerly 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Southerly 28 over the past 12 months is $12,118. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Southerly 28 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Southerly 28 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Southerly 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Southerly 28 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Southerly 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Southerly 28 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (60.0%), Netherlands (20.0%), United States (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Southerly 28?+
Comparable models include Oday 28, Southerly 100, Colvic Countess 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.