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
Length8.5m2.8m beam
FuelDiesel
Cabins13 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, onboard refrigeration and a hand-pump marine toilet. The sail inventory comprises three jibs, two spinnakers and one mainsail, the latter purchased new in 2022.
The vessel also comes with a dinghy fitted with a 2.3hp outboard, four dock lines, a boat hook, a spinnaker pole and three fenders.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeCavalier
Model28
Year1980
Dimensions
Length overall8.5m
Beam2.8m
Draft1.6m
Accommodation
Cabins1
Berths3
Heads1
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeKubota D640
Engine modelD640
Engine count1
Fuel typeDiesel
Features
On board
Sail inventory (3 jibs, 2 spinnakers, mainsail) purchased 2022
Anti-foul applied November 2025
Registered until 24 May 2027
Kubota D640 diesel engine with folding 2-blade prop
Dinghy included with 2.3hp outboard
Navigation lights and radio fitted
Lead fin keel construction (1,237kg)
Mast/Rigging: Rigging: 10 Years +
Sail Inventory: 3 jibs in good condition, 2 spinnakers and 1 Main purchased in 2022
Dinghy: Yes, with a 2.3 Horsepower outboard
Covers: Mainsail cover
Deck Gear: 4 Dock lines, Boat hook, Spinnaker pole, 3 Fenders.
Has Navigation Lights: Yes
Radio: Yes
Number of Sinks: 1
Stove: Yes
Refrigeration: Yes
Toilet Type: Hand Pump
Bilge Pump: Manual
Steering System: Tiller
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