1983 Cape Dory 28 Boat in Willsboro, NY 12996 US
28
1 Engine (Volvo)
28 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
This 1983 Cape Dory 28 is a highly sought-after, Carl Alberg-designed sailboat renowned for its classic lines, full keel, and exceptional seaworthiness. Built with robust fiberglass construction and traditional teak joinery, it features a masthead sloop rig, 9,000 lbs of displacement, and is widely praised as a forgiving, safe offshore cruiser.
This vessel has never seen salt water and has been lovingly cared for. Deck cracks are VERY minimal, which is somewhat rare for this age Cape Dory. This boat is in superb condition. Owners manuals are available.
Ventilation is at max with 8 opening ports (bronze) and 2 opening overhead hatches.
LAYOUT
Forward V-berth with privacy door
Forward head split with vanity & sink starboard, marine toilet port
Main salon with bulkhead mounted dining table, port and starboard settee benches
Galley aft
Custom interior curtains and sunbrella cushion covers done recently - navy blue
NAVIGATION INSTRUMENTS
Compass
Other bulkhead mounted instruments not functioning
SAILS AND SAIL HANDLING GEAR
2025 Conventional mainsail with battens and 2 reef points
Mainsail cover
2021 Furling genoa
2021 Furling drum
Whisker pole
Jib boom
Aluminum deck stepped mast
Lewmar winches with winch covers
Winch handles
Mainsheet traveler aft in cockpit
DECK
Tiller steering with tiller cover
Bow pulpit
Stern rail
Upper and lower lifelines with starboard opening gate
Teak toe rail
Swim ladder
Flagpole socket
INTERIOR
2 burner alcohol stove
Hot plate
Ice box
Dry storage
Cabinetry
Single basin stainless steel sink with pressurized hot/cold water
Companionway screen
Overhead hatch screens
Opening port screens
Cabin shades
FORWARD HEAD
Vanity & sink
Wet head
Marine toilet-manual pump
Holding tank
ELECTRICAL
110 Volt shore power
Shore power cord & adapter
Navigation lights
Anchor light
Deck light on mast
Interior lights
12 v batteries
12 v master battery switch
Electric bilge pump with manual backup
SAFETY GEAR
Life jackets
Life ring/horseshoe
Square flotation cushion
Dock lines
Fenders
Boat hook
Air horn
Flares
Fire extinguishers
Single anchor roller
14# anchor, Danforth, with 200' chain and 6' rode
Spare anchor
ADDITIONAL NOTES/DETAILS
2025 fresh coat of bottom paint, JD Select (ablative), no blisters or hull defects
No storage cradle
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/26 | Initial price | $17,900 |
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