ENDEAVOUR 28 (AUS)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 27.92 ft |
| LWL | 23.49 ft |
| Beam | 9.38 ft |
| Draft | 5.15 ft |
| Displacement | 7,015 lb |
| Ballast | 2,906.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.5 kn |
About the ENDEAVOUR 28 (AUS)
A stretched version of the ENDEAVOUR 26. Sold fully fitted out or in varying stages of construction.
The Endeavour 28 is a compact, heavy-displacement cruiser designed by Reg Gardner and built by Endeavour Yachts Pty. Ltd. in 1974. With a build count of ? hulls, this Australian-built vessel represents a specific era of domestic yacht construction.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and protected waters, appealing to owners who prioritize a stable, comfortable ride over high-speed performance.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 7015.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.96, the Endeavour 28 exhibits a heavy, stable hull form that suggests reasonable offshore capability for short passages, though its age and limited build history warrant caution.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from the same era include other Australian-built fin-keel sloops of similar length, such as the Endeavour 30 or early models from local builders like Southern Cross, which share similar displacement and comfort characteristics.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 27.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ENDEAVOUR 28 (AUS)yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a ENDEAVOUR 28 (AUS)? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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