1981 Shannon 28

$50,000

Used

Boat in Chicago, IL 60617 US

builtBuilt in 1981
Year the boat was built
model

28

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Yanmar)

Engine type and count
length

28 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

--

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
28ft
Length Overall
32ft
Length at Waterline
29.67ft
Beam
9.42ft
Max Draft
6.08ft
Displacement
9300lb
Ballast
3600lb
Fresh Water Tanks
65gal
Fuel Tanks
20gal
Holding Tanks
11gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
2QM15
Total Power
15hp
Disclaimer

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.

History
  • 1990 – Current owners father, purchased Druid from individuals in Chicago.
  • 1990 – Current owners father, a hired captain, and owner sailed Druid from Chicago to Sturgeon Bay, WI.
  • 1990 to 1999 - Druid is kept in Sturgeon Bay, WI and sailed recreationally.
  •  2000 to 2005 - Druid is kept in Traverse City, MI and sailed recreationally.
  •  2005 to 2012 - Druid stays on the hard in Traverse City, MI.
  • 2012 – Owners brother sails Druid from Traverse City, MI to Holland, MI and sails Druid recreational.
  • 2012 to 2016 – Druid stays on the hard in Holland, MI and sustains water damage from flooded cockpit.
  • 2017 – Current owner bought Druid and trucked Druid to Chicago. He completed a refresh/restoration on Druid.
  • 2017 to 2024 – Druid sailed exclusively by owner for charters out of Chicago.
Restoration/Refresh Project
  • Installed Raymarine i60 Wind System - 2022
  • Installed Raymarine EV-100 Wheel Pilot - 2017
  • Installed Vesper XB-8000 AIS Transceiver - 2017
  • Installed Vesper SP160 Antenna Splitter - 2017
  • Install Standard Horizon Matrix GX2000 below with RAM3+ Mic in cockpit - 2017
  • Rebuilt Edson steering system - 2017
    •  replaced steering chain & cables
    • replace guides tubes
    • replaced wheel brake
    • replace wheel bearings
  • Replaced Engine Support Stringers - 2017
    • Removed Engine
    • Removed old, delaminated engine support stringers
    • Prepared engine area for new engine support stringers
    • Custom build new engine support stringers with solid white oak
    • Glassed in new engine support stringers
    • Re-installed engine
  • Replaced Holding Tank - 2017
    • Removed old flexible holding tank hung on port hull
    • Custom build and glassed-in new mount for new ridged sanitary holding tank
    • Installed new ridged sanitary holding tank
    • Replaced sanitary hose
  • Rebuilt head - 2018
  • Refresh of Electrical System - 2017
    • Replaced Batteries with new flooded batteries (1 start, 2 house)
    • Installed Blue Sea Marine P12 Battery Charger
    • Installed new battery switch
    • Replaced failed breakers in panel
    • Installed Solar Panel and Sunduo Solar Charge Controller - 2018
  • Exterior Teak Restoration and Refinishing:
    • Removed all deck hardware and companionway hatch cover
    • Stripped any remaining varnish from exterior teak
    • Sanded all teak to uniform color
    • Refinished all exterior teak with 10 coats of Epifanes clear high-gloss varnish.
    • Re-installed all deck hardware
  • Replaced cutless bearing - 2017
  • Replaced original bronze prop shaft with new stainless steel prop shaft - 2017
  • Rebuilt PYI PSS Shaft Seal - 2017
  • Replaced aging composite prop with new bronze 3 blade fixed prop - 2017
  • Installed new flexible engine mounts (Bushings, Inc. model DF-2205-2 ) - 2017
  • Disassembled, cleaned, and rebuilt all 8 winches - 2017
  • Disassembled, cleaned, lapped, and rebuilt all 6 seacocks - 2017
  • Replaced old washdown pump - 2017
  • Replaced old solar vent with new Marinco Solar Vent - 2022
  • Rebuilt Bilge Pump – 2017
  • Deep cleaned bilge – 2017
  • Replaced Throttle and Gear Shift Cables - 2017
  • Removed CNG tanks (stove/oven), but I still have them.  So, the stove/oven, not currently functional - 2017
  • Removed old leaking water heater. So, this boat does not currently have a water heater – 2017
Accommodations
  • 6 Opening Ports
  • 2 Deck Hatches
  • 1 Cabin Fan
  • Teak & Holly Cabin Sole
  • Teak Navigation Station
  • Teak Tables
Galley
  • Gas Stove (CNG Fuel)
  • 2 Burners
  • Oven
  • PAR 36800 Water Pressure
  • Adler-Barbour Refrigerator
  • Freezer

CNG Tanks have been removed, can be reinstalled.

Leaking water heater was removed.

Water pump is a PAR/Jabsco 36800. It was rebuilt in 2017.

Sails & Rigging
  • Harken Roller Furling
  • Whisker Pole
  • Mainsheet Traveler
  • 4 Regular Winches on Deck - 2 on Mast
  • 2 Self Tailing Winches on Deck
  • 2 Headsail (one roller furling)
  • 1 Staysail
  • Dacron Mainsails
  • 1 Roller Furling Genoa - Dracon - High-Cut
  • Jibs:
    • 1 Hank-On Spitfire from 1990s
    • 1 Hank-On, Staysail, Full Battens
    • 1 Roller Furling Working Jib - Dacron
  • Drifter Spinnaker from the 1990s
Mechanical Equipment & Engine Details
  • 2 Fire Extinguishers
  • Electric PAR 36600 Bilge Pump
  • Edson Wheel Steering Type
  • 3 Blade Fixed Propellor
  • Fuel Shutoff Valve for Engine and Stove
  • Manual Head Pump
  • Solar Panel with SunDUO charge controller

Bilge Pump is a PAR/Jabsco 36600 Diaphragm Pump - was rebuilt in 2017.

Deck (& Hull) Equipment
  • Hinged Plow Anchor
  • Anchor Locker
  • Anchor Roller
  • Port & Starboard Lifeline Gates
  • Removable Swim Ladder
  • Deck Color/Material: Tan molded gelcoat non-skid
  • Running Lights
  • 5 Cockpit Cushions
  • Dodger
  • Deck Washdown
  • 8 Life Jackets
  • 3 Dock Lines
  • 4 Fenders
Electrical
  • Shore Power
  • 110v Battery Charger
Electronics
  • Autopilot Raymarine Evolution EV-100 Wheel
  • Datamarine Depth Sounder (not functional)
  • Datamarine Knotmeter/Log (not functional)
  • Raymarine i60 Wind Instruments
  • Standard Horizon GX2000 w/Ram3+
  • Vesper XB-8000 AIS
  • Transceiver w/ Vesper SP160 Antenna Splitter

Price History

DateEventPrice
1/29/26Initial price$50,000

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