1980 Cavalier 28 for sale in NEWPORT, New South Wales
NEWPORT, New South Wales, Australia19808.5m
Asking PriceBroker
$15,000 AUD
+19 moreMakeCavalier
Model28
Year1980
Length8.5m0.9m beam
FuelDiesel
Cabins3 berths
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About this vessel
Built in 1980 by Cavalier Yachts Australia to a Laurie Davidson design, COOL CHANGE is a straightforward, well-proven yacht offered at an entry-level price. The Cavalier 28 has long been a favourite among Australian sailors for its blend of practical family cruising and solid club racing performance.
Below decks, the layout is simple and functional: one cabin with three berths, an open-plan living area with a dining table, a single sink, a stove and onboard refrigeration and a hand-pump marine toilet. The sail inventory, three jibs, two spinnakers and one mainsail which was purchased new in 2022. The vessel also comes with a dinghy fitted with a 2.3hp outboard, four dock lines, a boat hook, spinnaker pole and three fenders.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeCavalier
Model28
Year1980
Dimensions
Length overall8.5m
Beam0.9m
Draft1.6m
Accommodation
Berths3
Heads1
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeKubota D640
Engine count1
Fuel typeDiesel
Features
On board
Sail inventory (3 jibs, 2 spinnakers, mainsail)
Anti-foul applied November 2025
Kubota diesel engine with folding propeller
Dinghy with outboard included
Navigation lights
Radio
Lead fin keel
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