28 O’DAY SAILBOAT – 1982 $15,500 

Serious Upgrades and a Newer Yanmar Diesel in 2016 - Yanmar 3YM20 (2016) – 500 hours

This is the best value sailboat in its size and class on the market right now. 

A Canadian Licenced Vessel with Assumable Moorage in Point Roberts Marina, WA

Designed by the Naval Architects at Raymond Hunt Associates and built by O'Day Yachts, the O’Day 28 is widely regarded as the most spacious and best-performing sailboat in its size class. With a smart hull design, roomy layout, and a reputation for solid handling, this model delivers cruising comfort and confident performance.

This O’Day 28 has seen consistent maintenance and smart upgrades, making it a truly turn-key vessel. With a newer Yanmar Diesel, fresh bottom paint, brand new sail handling electronics, and an impressive list of improvements, she’s ready to cast off today.

Specifications

• LOA: 28' 3"
• Beam: 10' 3"
• Draft: 4' 8"
• Displacement: Approx. 7,300 lbs
• Ballast: 2,850 lbs (Lead)
• Engine: Yanmar 3YM20 (2016) – 500 hours
• Fuel: 18 gal
• Water: 30 gal
• Holding: 15 gal
• Hull: Fiberglass
• Keel: Fin Keel
• Steering: Wheel

Accommodations

The cabin offers surprising volume and warmth with rich wood accents and excellent headroom. Sleeps up to 5 comfortably:

• Forward V-berth with filler cushion
• Convertible dinette to port
• Large quarter berth aft
• Galley to starboard with:
  • 2-burner natural gas stove and oven
  • Ice box
  • Cold pressure water
• Private enclosed head with:
  • New toilet (2022)
  • New sanitation lines
  • Manual overboard discharge
• Teak-trimmed cabinetry and excellent natural ventilation
• Newly upholstered cushions

Mechanical & Electrical

• Yanmar 3YM20 diesel(Installed 2016 – freshwater cooled)
  • 3-blade Campbell Sailer prop
  • New cutlass bearing
  • Recent full service (2024/25): belts, oil, filters, impellers
• New bilge pump (2000 GPH) with auto switch
• Two Group 31 house batteries + one Group 27 start battery (2019)
• ICOM VHF radio
• Pioneer stereo system

Sails & Rigging

• Main sail in good condition
• Brand new Harken Ocean furling system on a 150% Genoa
• Storm jib included
• Raymarine Evolution Autopilot system
  • All 3 displays mounted in NavPod (new 2025)
• Garmin GMI/GNX Wired Sail Pack 52(new)
  • Dual 4” displays for wind speed, angle, direction, water speed, temp, etc.
• Wheel steering

Deck & Cockpit

• Fresh bottom paint & new zincs (Early 2025 haul-out)
• Cockpit cushions
• Wide, safe side decks
• Anchor locker and solid rigging

Additional Notes

This O’Day 28 represents an ideal combination of size, performance, and livability in a classic cruising sailboat. Meticulously cared for and thoughtfully upgraded, she’s clean, mechanically sound, and needs nothing before setting sail.