Tartan 28 Sailboats for Sale

Sparkman & Stephens·1984 – 1990·~136 hulls·Tartan Yachts
Tartan 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
28.25' · 8.61 m
Disp.
7,450 lbs · 3,379 kg
First year
1984

The Tartan 28, introduced in the mid1980s, represents a pivotal moment in the lineage of Tartan Yachts. As the successor to the legendary Sparkman & Stephensdesigned Tartan 27, the 28 was tasked with modernizing the brand’s entrylevel cruiser without sacrificing the "heirloom quality" reputation established by its predecessor. Designed by Tim Jackett—his first solo design for the company—the Tartan 28 moved away from the fullkeelandcenterboard configurations of the 1960s in favor of a more contemporary underbody, featuring a fin keel and a spade rudder. This transition allowed the boat to offer significantly more interior volume and sharper performance, bridging the gap between a traditional coastal cruiser and a more spirited club racer. Produced between approximately 1985 and 1990, the model served as a blueprint for the "modern Tartan" aesthetic that would later define the 31 and 37foot models of the 1990s.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 20,000
Asking price · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-30.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Tartan 28 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 13.

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

Country view

13 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 20,000133100.0%

Comparable models

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

Similar boats to compare

5 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 2828.5'$ 25,0004016
Tartan 3131.33'$ 36,500186
Tartan 28You are here$ 20,000133
Shannon 2828'$ 35,000112
Sabre 28-228.42'$ 13,000113

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Tartan 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Tartan 28 over the past 12 months is $20,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Tartan 28 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Tartan 28 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Tartan 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Tartan 28 is down 30.0% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Tartan 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Tartan 28 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Tartan 28 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Tartan 28 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 11.8% 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 Tartan 28?+
Comparable models include Catalina 28, Tartan 31, Shannon 28. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.