Cavalier 28 COOL CHANGE for sale with DBY Boat Sales.
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.
Highlights:
For full inventory plus more photos and/or to arrange an inspection call +61 2 9999 3311 or email sales@dbyboatsales.com.au
| Price | : $15,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Price Base | : $15,000 |
| Brand | : Cavalier |
| Model | : 28 |
| Length | : 8.50 Meters |
| Year | : 1980 |
| Category | : Cruising Yacht |
| Hull Type | : Fibreglass |
| Hull Style | : Single |
| Power Type | : Sail |
| Type Of Sales | : Dealer |
| Engine Make | : Kubota D640 |
| Engine Type | : Diesel |
| Condition | : Used |
| State | : New South Wales |
| Suburb | : NEWPORT |
| Registration Expiry Date | : 24/05/2027 |
| HIN Number | : AUWWA004641AP6 |
| Stock Number | : DBY00303 |
| Registration Number | : NC974N |
| Designer | : Laurie Davidson |
|---|---|
| Builder | : Cavalier Yachts Australia |
| Water (Potable) Capacity (l) | : 1 |
| Hull Construction Material | : GRP |
| Hull Type | : Monohull |
| Deck Construction Material | : GRP |
| Country Origin | : Australia |
| Length (feet) | : 28 feet |
| Length (m) | : 8.53 m |
| Length Waterline (m) | : 7.2 m |
| Beam/Width (feet) | : 9.25 feet |
| Beam/Width (m) | : 2.82 |
| Draft (m) | : 1.6 m |
| Draft (feet) | : 5.25 feet |
| Keel/Ballast | : Lead fin Keel: 1,237kg |
| Number of Helms | : 1 |
| Displacement | : 4082kg |
| Colour | : White |
| Engine Notes | : Kubota D640 |
| Number Of Engines | : 1 |
| Horse Power (hp) | : 14 |
| Fuel Type | : Diesel |
| Number of Fuel Tanks | : 1 |
| Propeller | : Folding 2 blade |
| Steering System | : Tiller |
| Bow Thruster | : No |
| Stern Thruster | : No |
| Engine Make | : Kubota |
| Number of Berths | : 3 |
| Number of Showers | : 0 |
| Number of Toilets | : 1 |
| Toilet Type | : Hand Pump |
| Air Conditioning | : No |
| Number of Cabins | : 1 |
| Stove | : Yes |
| Refrigeration | : Yes |
| Number of Freezers | : 0 |
| Number of Sinks | : 1 |
| Anchor / Winch | : No anchor Winch |
| Bilge Pump | : Manual |
| Deck Gear | : 4 Dock lines, Boat hook, Spinnaker pole, 3 Fenders. |
| 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 |
| GPS | : No |
| Has Navigation Lights | : Yes |
| Radio | : Yes |
| Remarks | : Inspections welcome. |
| Fenders | : 3 |
| Vessel Name | : COOL CHANGE |
| Anti-foul | : November 2025 |
| EGC Price | : $15,000 |
