Swanson 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ron Swanson·1977 – 1985·Swanson Brothers
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
27.99' · 8.53 m
Displ.
7,716 lbs · 3,500 kg
First year
1977

The Swanson 28 stands as a testament to the "pocketcruiser" philosophy that defined Australian yachting throughout the 1970s and 80s. Designed by Ron Swanson and built by the legendary Swanson Brothers in Dee Why, Sydney, the 28 was the smallest entry in a celebrated lineage of doubleended, heavydisplacement yachts. While many 28footers of its era were designed as lightair harbor racers or coastal daysailers, the Swanson 28 was engineered with a far more ambitious mandate: to provide a safe, offshorecapable platform for couples or solo sailors. Its distinctive canoe stern and robust fiberglass scantlings make it immediately recognizable in any Australian marina, embodying a design language that prioritizes seakindliness over outright speed.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 15,051
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+16.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Australia (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Swanson 28 listings span 1 country. Australia leads with 2 listings

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 15,05121100.0%

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'$ 15,380249
Colvic Countess 2828'$ 13,128229
Lm 2828'$ 24,962188
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Vancouver 2828.02'$ 43,744167
Shipman 2829.06'$ 9,343169
Herreshoff H-2826.94'$ 13,546134
Sabre 28-228.42'$ 14,000124
Shannon 2828'$ 42,000102
Swanson 28You are here$ 15,05121

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Swanson 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Swanson 28 over the past 12 months is $15,051. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Swanson 28 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Swanson 28 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Swanson 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Swanson 28 has increased by 16.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Swanson 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Swanson 28 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Swanson 28?+
Comparable models include Twister 28, Colvic Countess 28, Lm 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.