Southern Cross 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Thomas Gillmer·1978·C. E. Ryder
Southern Cross 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
30.42' · 9.27 m
Displ.
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
$ 16,000
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Southern Cross 28 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings.

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 16,00010100.0%

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'$ 15,377249
Colvic Countess 2828'$ 13,123229
LM 2828'$ 24,958188
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Vancouver 2828.02'$ 43,736167
Herreshoff H-2826.94'$ 13,541134
Cape Dory 30 C30.21'$ 17,000133
Southern Cross 3939'$ 79,900113
Shannon 2828'$ 42,000102
Southern Cross 28You are here$ 16,00010

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 $16,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Southern Cross 28 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where 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%).
04Do 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. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
05What should I look at instead of a Southern Cross 28?+
Comparable models include Twister 28, Colvic Countess 28, LM 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.