Van de Stadt Spirit 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

E. G. van de Stadt·1970·~284 hulls·A. J. Van Heygen (Bel)
Van de Stadt Spirit 28 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
27.89' · 8.5 m
Displ.
5,953 lbs · 2,700 kg
First year
1970

The Spirit 28, designed by the prolific E.G. van de Stadt and primarily built by Bootbouwerij Van Heygen in Belgium during the 1970s and early 1980s, remains a benchmark for midsized cruisers from the IOR (International Offshore Rule) era. While many 28footers of this period were designed strictly for club racing, the Spirit 28 was conceived as a robust, "goanywhere" coastal cruiser that prioritized structural integrity and heavyweather performance over sheer interior volume. Its design pedigree comes from one of the most respected naval architecture firms in Europe, Van de Stadt Design, which pioneered the use of GRP (glassreinforced plastic) and established many of the standards for modern yacht hull forms. The Spirit 28 was often viewed as a more modern, slightly faster alternative to the heavydisplacement longkeelers of the time, such as the Contessa 26, offering a fin keel and skeghung rudder configuration that improved agility without sacrificing directional stability.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 16,126
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-22.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
Australia (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Van de Stadt Spirit 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$ 16,12621100.0%

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
Contessa 2827.67'$ 9,425209
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Shipman 2829.06'$ 9,343169
Mirage 2827.5'$ 10,099138
Saffier 2828.18'$ 43,049125
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,577105
Shannon 2828'$ 42,000102
Islander 2827.92'$ 6,65082
Seal 2828'$ 5,71984
Van De Stadt Spirit 28You are here$ 16,12621

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Van de Stadt Spirit 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Van de Stadt Spirit 28 over the past 12 months is $16,126. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Van de Stadt Spirit 28 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Van de Stadt Spirit 28 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Van de Stadt Spirit 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Van de Stadt Spirit 28 has decreased by 22.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Van de Stadt Spirit 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Van de Stadt Spirit 28 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Van de Stadt Spirit 28?+
Comparable models include Contessa 28, Cape Dory 28, Shipman 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.