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1 / 26 — 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat docked in a marina with blue covers. -
2 / 26 — 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat docked in a marina, surrounded by other boats. -
3 / 26 — Sailboat Pearson 28, 1986 model, docked in a marina with scenic hillside background. -
4 / 26 — 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat docked at marina, featuring blue accents and registration number CF 5439 TF. -
5 / 26 — 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat docked at marina, surrounded by other boats. -
6 / 26 — Cockpit of a 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat with blue canopy and marina view. -
7 / 26 — Interior of a 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat with blue seating and wooden finishes. -
8 / 26 — Interior of 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat with blue seating and compact kitchen area. -
9 / 26 — Interior of a 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat with blue seating and wooden finishes. -
10 / 26 — Compact galley kitchen in a 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat with stove and sink. -
11 / 26 — Interior of 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat with blue upholstery and wooden table. -
12 / 26 — Interior cabin of a 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat with blue bedding and wooden accents. -
13 / 26 — Interior of 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat with wooden door and porthole windows. -
14 / 26 — Teak wood flooring inside a 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat cabin. -
15 / 26 — 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat bathroom with sink, toilet, and mirror. -
16 / 26 — Interior of a 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat with wood paneling and blue upholstery. -
17 / 26 — Close-up of bolts on a 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat, featuring wood and metal details. -
18 / 26 — Close-up of bolts and wiring inside a 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat. -
19 / 26 — Engine of a 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat, showcasing belts and pulleys. -
20 / 26 — Close-up of mechanical components in a 1986 Pearson 28 boat engine compartment. -
21 / 26 — Engine compartment of a 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat showing fuel system components. -
22 / 26 — NOCO Genius GENPRO 10X2 and Raymarine SmartPilot X5 installed on 1986 Pearson 28 yacht. -
23 / 26 — Electrical compartment of a 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat with wiring and components. -
24 / 26 — Anchor on a 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat, docked with visible water reflection. -
25 / 26 — Winch with rope on a 1986 Pearson 28 sailboat deck. -
26 / 26 — Blue Isomat France logo on a Pearson 28 sailboat mast, 1986 model.
Rubicon Yachts / Yachts for Sale / BLUE DOLPHIN
BLUE DOLPHIN
28' Pearson 28
$18,900.00
Last Updated: 2026-03-31
Step aboard the 1986 Pearson 28, a beautifully balanced cruiser/racer designed by renowned naval architect William Shaw. Known for its solid construction, responsive handling, and surprisingly spacious interior, this boat is an ideal choice for weekend getaways, coastal cruising, or club racing.
With its sleek fiberglass hull, fin keel, and spade rudder, the Pearson 28 delivers confident performance under sail while remaining easy to handle for solo sailors or couples. The masthead sloop rig keeps things simple and efficient, whether you’re daysailing or stretching into longer passages.
Known for:
- Responsive and stable design with a wide beam
- Efficient sail plan (~380 sq ft) provides lively but manageable performance
- Proven coastal cruiser with a reputation for seaworthiness and ease of handling
- Surprisingly roomy layout for a 28-footer, maximizing usable space
- Private aft cabin plus forward V-berth - comfortable accommodations for family or guests
- Enclosed head and well-designed galley with ample storage and workspace
- Thoughtful layout ideal for extended weekends or short cruising trips
Solid fiberglass hull with balsa-cored deck for strength and durability. Dependable Yammer 2GM20F
The Pearson 28-2 hits the sweet spot between performance and comfort. It’s large enough to cruise confidently, yet small enough to sail without a crew - making it one of the most versatile and approachable boats in its class. Whether you’re stepping up to your first "serious" sailboat or downsizing to something more manageable, this classic design continues to stand the test of time.
Make: Pearson
Model: 28
Year:
Length: 28ft
Name: BLUE DOLPHIN
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Engine/Fuel Type:
Located In: Benicia, CA
- Category: Sail
- Class: Sloop
- Designer: William Shaw
- Builder: Pearson Yachts
- Beam: 9.83 feet
- Bridge Clearance:
- Min Draft:
- Max Draft: 4.83 feet
- Cabin Headroom: feet
- DryWeight: pounds
- Ballast: pounds
- CruisingSpeed: knots
- Total Engines: 1
- Engine 1
- EngineMake: Yanmar
- EngineModel: 2GM20F
- EngineYear: 1986
- EngineFuel: diesel
- Total Power: 16
- PropellerType: Bronze
- EngineHours: 1117
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 14 gallon
- Fuel Tank Count: 1
- Water Tank Capacity: 25 gallon
- Water Tank Count: 1
Additional Features
- Manual Bilge Pump
- Shore Power Inlet
- Battery Charger
- Steering Wheel
- Autopilot
- Compass
- Log Speedometer
- Microwave Oven
- Depthsounder
- Mainsail Cover
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.
Chris Warden
Yacht & Ship Sales
chriswarden@rubiconyachts.com
510-846-5686 - mobile
510-838-1800 – office
1150 Ballena Blvd., Ste 121
Alameda, CA 94501