Stag 28 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Stag 28 means looking at a low-production British cruiser-racer from the mid-1970s, designed by Peter Milne and built by Emsworth Shipyard in fiberglass. With fewer than 100 afloat, each example is a small slice of a single yard's output, and the buyer's task is less about model-year variation and more about the condition of an individual 28-foot fin-keel sloop.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Examples commonly carry solar panels, lithium batteries, an inverter, AIS, autopilot, and a chartplotter as baseline modern equipment. For a buyer, the lithium-and-solar cluster means realistic anchorages without shore power, while AIS and chartplotter cover navigation; autopilot reduces short-handed watch burden. A working autopilot and chartplotter should be confirmed at the helm, since these are expected on most boats offered. Beyond those, inspect the Volvo Penta MD7A diesel closely, as the 13-horsepower auxiliary is the standard power plant and a tired unit drives re-power cost. The masthead-sloop rig with 3/8-inch sheets throughout is simple to handle, but verify the 70-foot mainsheet and 28-foot genoa sheets are not chafed through.
What to Inspect
The Stag 28's coastal nature is set by her capsize screening value of 2.01, which falls below ocean-race acceptance. Verify the optional Volvo Penta MD7A diesel is present and serviced at 13 horsepower. Check the fin keel and transom-hung rudder for age-appropriate wear, and confirm the fiberglass hull and deck are sound solid laminate with no core moisture concerns.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical market availability is in the United Kingdom. Before committing, a buyer should:
- Confirm the MD7A diesel runs clean and is serviced
- Inspect keel bolts and rudder stock for corrosion
- Verify solar, lithium, and AIS equipment is functional
- Assess hull laminate for gelcoat and osmotic condition
- Judge the boat as a coastal cruiser, not an ocean racer
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Stag 28. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 3 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | 1 | $13,467 | — |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $13,528 | +0.5% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $22,333 | +65.1% |
Where they're listed
Stag 28 listings appear across 1 country. United Kingdom has the most listings with 3.
Country view
3 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $13,528 | 3 | 2 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
3 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Rogers 28 | 27.67' | $ 9,661 | 30 | 10 |
| Seal 28 | 28' | $ 5,407 | 7 | 1 |
| Stag 28You are here | — | $ 13,528 | 3 | 2 |