Seal 28 Lifting Keel
- Boat REF# · 345473
- LOA · 8.53m
- Year · 1980
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Lifting keel
- Berths · 7
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 20hp, Bukh DV20 (2024)
- Lying · Essex
Extra Details
| Designer | Angus Primrose |
|---|---|
| Builder | John Barker |
| Lying | Essex |
| Fuel capacity | 80.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 40.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 20hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Bukh DV20 (2024) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 bladed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7 knots |
A new, refurbished engine installed (2024)
Minimum hours since engine installed
New engine starter battery (2024)
Stirling battery charger (2022)
Dimensions
| LOA | 8.53m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 3.00m |
| Draft Min | 0.91m |
| Draft Max | 1.45m |
| Displacement | 3,265kg |
| Headroom | 1.80m |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with stainless steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Mainsail | - Inmast () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling () |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Lifting keel |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Lifting rudder
Deck painted (2021)
New cockpit and interior floor (2024)
New windows in the saloon and forecabin (2023)
Last antifouled (August 2024)
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 7 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 3 |
| No. of single berths | 1 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Vac flush) |
Curtains (2023)
Refurbished heads (2022)
Saloon seating converts to a small double
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Curtains (2023)
Refurbished heads (2022)
Saloon seating converts to a small double
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sprayhood | |
|---|---|
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
3 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR and Danforth)
Anchor chain
Wooden cockpit table
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| Stereo | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| Echo sounder |
Stereo and CD player, with speakers
ST60 wind, speed and depth, cockpit instruments
NASA marine AIS SART radar transponder
Safety Equipment
| Life buoys | |
|---|---|
| Emergency steering |
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)
Broker's Comments
This is a nice example of the Seal 28, with a lifting keel and shoal draft, she is ideal for the east coast and river cruising. Far removed from your average 28 ft cruising yacht in its practicality and thoughtful design, with both a separate aft cabin and wheel steering.
The boat has a comfortable and well laid out interior, with sleeping for 6/7, perfect for families or for guests.
The saloon is comfortable with a navigation station and galley opposite. The separate heads provides all the privacy you need and plenty of storage throughout.
With a newly installed refurbished engine, this boat would suit families or those looking for extending their cruising in a renowned and reported sea-kindly and comfortable cruiser.
If you would like any more details or to organise a personal viewing, then please do contact our office and we would be pleased to help.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
Since 2025
Why are you selling her?
Health reasons
Where have you sailed her?
River Crouch