Southern Cross 28 Sailboats for Sale

Thomas Gillmer·1978·C. E. Ryder
Southern Cross 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
30.42' · 9.27 m
Disp.
8,500 lbs · 3,856 kg
First year
1978

The Southern Cross 28 is a quintessential "pocket cruiser," designed by the esteemed naval architect Thomas Gillmer and meticulously constructed by C. E. Ryder in Bristol, Rhode Island. Introduced in the late 1970s as a smaller sibling to the renowned Southern Cross 31, the 28foot model was engineered for sailors who demanded offshore capability and traditional aesthetics in a more manageable, trailerablebeam package. Its doubleended "canoe stern" and rugged fiberglass construction reflect a design era focused on seaworthiness and a steady motion in a seaway. Unlike many massproduced coastal cruisers of its time, the Southern Cross 28 was built to withstand the rigors of bluewater passagemaking, a trait that has earned it a dedicated following among traditionalists and solo circumnavigators.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 13,000
Asking price · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-23.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Southern Cross 28 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 2.

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

Country view

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 13,00021100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

4 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Colvic Countess 2828'$ 13,029233
Shannon 2828'$ 35,000112
Great Dane Dane 2828'$ 12,02065
Southern Cross 28You are here$ 13,00021

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Southern Cross 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Southern Cross 28 over the past 12 months is $13,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Southern Cross 28 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Southern Cross 28 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Southern Cross 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Southern Cross 28 is down 23.1% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Southern Cross 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Southern Cross 28 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Southern Cross 28 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Southern Cross 28 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 17.9% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Southern Cross 28?+
Comparable models include Colvic Countess 28, Shannon 28, Great Dane Dane 28. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.