Santana 28 A LITTLE SERENITY exclusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales.
Santana 28 – Well Maintained | New Rigging | Ready to Sail
A LITTLE SERENITY presents as a tidy, well-cared-for example of this popular and capable cruiser-racer. Known for her solid performance and practical layout, she is equally at home enjoying relaxed coastal cruising or competitive club racing.
Lovingly maintained by her current owners, she has been actively raced with notable success on the local circuit, a testament to both her performance pedigree and the care she has received. At the same time, she remains a comfortable and functional option for weekend cruising.
The interior is clean and practical, offering everything needed for time away on the water, while the cockpit provides ample space for crew when racing or entertaining family and friends.
Mechanically, she is well equipped with a Beta 14hp diesel engine, showing low 200 hours, recently serviced and presenting in excellent, near-new condition—a significant plus for reliability and added confidence.
A standout feature is the brand new March 2025 rigging, offering peace of mind and significant value for the next owner. With her systems in good order and presentation neat throughout, she is genuinely ready to step aboard and sail away.
Whether you're looking for an affordable entry into yacht ownership, a competitive club racer, or a versatile all-rounder, this Santana 28 is well worth your inspection.
Date of Last Antifoul: February 2026
Date of last Engine Service: April 2026
For full inventory plus more photos and/or to arrange an inspection call +61 2 9999 3311 or email sales@dbyboatsales.com.au
| Price | : $32,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Price Base | : $32,000 |
| Brand | : Santana |
| Model | : 28 SLOOP |
| Length | : 8.40 Meters |
| Year | : 1980 |
| Category | : Cruising Yacht |
| Hull Type | : Fibreglass |
| Hull Style | : Single |
| Power Type | : Sail |
| Type Of Sales | : Dealer |
| Engine Make | : Beta |
| Engine Type | : Diesel |
| Condition | : Used |
| State | : New South Wales |
| Suburb | : NEWPORT |
| Registration Expiry Date | : 27/03/2027 |
| HIN Number | : AUWWA093844AP0 |
| Stock Number | : DBY00270 |
| Registration Number | : JX155N |
| Designer | : Gary Mull |
|---|---|
| Builder | : Phil Hinton |
| Water (Potable) Capacity (l) | : 40 |
| Hull Construction Material | : Fibreglass |
| Hull Type | : Monohull |
| Deck Construction Material | : Textured GRP |
| Country Origin | : USA |
| Length (feet) | : 28 feet |
| Length (m) | : 8.4 m |
| Length Waterline (m) | : 7.01 m |
| Beam/Width (m) | : 2.8 m |
| Draft (m) | : 1.52 m |
| Keel/Ballast | : Lead fin keel |
| Number of Helms | : One |
| Displacement | : 3402 |
| Colour | : White |
| Engine Notes | : 2018 Beta 14HP Marine Diesel Engine |
| Number Of Engines | : 1 |
| Engine Standard | : Low hours and presents like new. |
| Engine Hours | : 140 |
| Horse Power (hp) | : 14 |
| Drive Type | : Draft with dripless seal |
| Engine Room | : Immaculately presented in a sound and heat insulated engine room located below the companionway steps. All 4 sides can be removed for super easy service and maintenance. |
| Number of Batteries | : New in 2022 - deep cycle engine battery and Victron 100Ah super cycle house battery. |
| Fuel Type | : Diesel |
| Number of Fuel Tanks | : 1 stainless steel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | : 40 |
| Propeller | : 3 blade fixed |
| Steering System | : Tiller plus Raymarine ST 2000 auto tiller |
| Accommodation Notes | : Forward double V berth, head to port. Dining table and seating to port in the cabin with bench galley to starboard. Port & starboard quarter berths. Plus setttee table drops down to become another double. |
| Number of Berths | : 6 |
| Number of Toilets | : 1 |
| Toilet Type | : Electric toilet with macerator |
| Galley Notes | : Inline galley with Smev gas 2 burner stove, pressurised water at sink and head basin. |
| Stove | : 2 burner Smev gas stove |
| Number of Sinks | : 1 stainless steel |
| Bilge Pump | : Yes - auto and manual bilge switch connected (2022). |
| Deck Gear | : Cockpit cushions, book hook, fenders, dock lines, large swim platform on the transom with stainless steel boarding ladder. |
| Mast/Rigging | : New rigging: March 2025 Aluminium mast and boom. Stainless steel rigging. Mast fittings and mast checked and confirmed to be in good condition (March 2025) |
| Sail Inventory | : Brand new self furling headsail. Fully battened main in boom bag with lazy jacks to support single handed sailing, brand new 110% Genoa on furler (Dec' 2025). Removable inner forestay. |
| Electrics | : 12v throughout, 2 batteries with isolator switch. New solar panel (2022). |
| Electronics Navigation | : Raymarine ST40 depth. Raymarine ST2000 Autopilot. |
| Dinghy | : Walker Bay dinghy with Mercury 3.3hp outboard. |
| Safety Gear | : Category 7 Certified. Life ring, fire blanket, fire extinguisher, life jackets, comprehensive spare parts, first aid kit, barometer and clock. |
| Covers | : Foldable bimini. |
| Ground Tackle | : Galvanised sand anchor and chain plus a spare anchor. |
| Has Navigation Lights | : Yes, LED. |
| Radio | : Yes |
| Number of Life Jackets | : 4 |
| Remarks | : Tidiest Santana 28 we've ever seen. Everything included in the galley, ready to enjoy. Inspection highly recommended to fully appreciate this well maintained Santana 28. |
| Vessel Name | : A LITTLE SERENITY |
| Anti-foul | : February 2026 |
| EGC Price | : $32,000 |
