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$25,000 NZD
+1 moreMakeHerreshoff
Model28
Year1974
Length9m
FuelDiesel
EngineBukhDV20
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About this vessel
1974 H28 yacht, renowned for her seaworthiness, stability and comfortable cruising capabilities. Constructed from GRP, she measures 9.02m in length and is ideally suited to coastal cruising and relaxed weekends on the water.
Powered by a 20hp Bukh DV20 diesel engine with shaft drive, she cruises comfortably at 5-6 knots. Tiller steering from the cockpit provides a traditional sailing experience with excellent feel and control.
Below deck, the interior is warm and practical, with a carpet lined cabin and LED lighting to the galley, creating a comfortable atmosphere for extended stays aboard.
The vessel is supported by an electrical system comprising 2 x 6V 226Ah deep-cycle batteries and a 1000CCA cranking battery installed in January 2023, with 2 x 100W solar panels fitted in September 2023 providing dependable charging capability when cruising or at anchor.
She has benefited from continuous maintenance and thoughtful upgrades. The lee cloth and sail cover were replaced in early 2024, the headsail UV strip was renewed in October 2026, and fresh antifoul was applied in June 2026. The engine is serviced annually, with the next service booked for the start of November 2026.
A proven design, sensible upgrades and a documented maintenance history. The vessel presents as a tidy and capable yacht, ready for her next owner to step aboard and enjoy.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeHerreshoff
Model28
Year1974
Dimensions
Length overall9m
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeBukh
Engine modelDV20
Drive typeShaft Drive
Fuel typeDiesel
Features
On board
Tiller steering from the cockpit
Carpet lined cabin
LED lighting to the galley
2 x 6V 226Ah deep-cycle batteries
A 1000CCA cranking battery installed in January 2023
2 x 100W solar panels fitted in September 2023
Lee cloth and sail cover were replaced in early 2024
Headsail UV strip was renewed in October 2026
Fresh antifoul was applied in June 2026
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