1980 Seal 28, EUR 19,500

SEAL 28

1980 • Extensively Refitted • Lelystad, Netherlands

Asking Price: €19,500
(Negotiable)

Overview

A well-presented Seal 28, built in 1980, which has undergone an extensive programme of refurbishment and equipment renewal, particularly during 2025.

This classic 28-foot cruiser combines the character of a traditional sailing yacht with a substantially updated technical and mechanical specification. Major works include new standing and running rigging, renewed electrical equipment, new batteries, new diesel and water tanks, replacement windows, hull and deck refinishing, and new antifouling.

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PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS


Builder / Model Seal 28
Year 1980
Length 28 ft / approx. 8.5 m
Beam 3.00 m
Draft 1.50 m
Displacement 3,226 kg
Engine Bukh DV20 diesel
Location Lelystad, Netherlands


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MACHINERY

Engine

Bukh DV20 diesel

• Full engine service completed
  
• New diesel fuel tank
  
• New fuel hoses
  
• Electric bilge pump
  

The engine has received a full service, with the fuel system also renewed with a new diesel tank and hoses.

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RIG & SAILS

• Standing rigging replaced 2025
  
• All running rigging renewed
  
• Mainsail
  
• Genoa
  
• Self-tailing winches
  

The standing and running rigging have both received significant investment, with the standing rigging replaced in 2025 and the running rigging renewed.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

A substantial electrical upgrade was carried out in 2025.

Battery Bank

• 3 × 145 Ah AGM domestic batteries
  
• 1 × 80 Ah engine-start battery
  

Charging & Inverter

• Victron battery charger
  
• 800 W inverter
  
• Electrical equipment renewed/replaced in 2025
  

The combination of the AGM battery bank, Victron charging equipment and inverter provides a practical electrical system for cruising and onboard domestic use.

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NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATIONS

• Garmin electronic wind instrument
  
• Water-speed instrument
  
• Autohelm 2000 autopilot
  
• Icom VHF radio
  

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DOMESTIC & INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

The interior has received a number of upgrades aimed at improving comfort and practicality:

• Dometic cooker with oven — new
  
• Compressor refrigerator
  
• Electric marine toilet — new
  
• New water tanks
  
• New water hoses
  
• Electric freshwater pump
  

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HULL & DECK

The yacht has undergone a significant exterior refit.

• Hull and deck completely refurbished
  
• New exterior paint
  
• New non-slip deck finish
  
• Windows replaced in 2025
  
• Antifouling completed in 2025
  

The refinish has significantly refreshed the overall appearance of the yacht while addressing several important areas of the exterior.

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2025 REFIT HIGHLIGHTS

A considerable amount of work and investment has gone into the yacht, including:

Rigging

• New standing rigging
  
• New running rigging
  

Mechanical

• New diesel tank
  
• New fuel hoses
  
• Full engine service
  

Electrical

• Electrical equipment renewed/replaced
  
• 3 × 145 Ah AGM domestic batteries
  
• 80 Ah engine battery
  
• Victron battery charger
  
• 800 W inverter
  

Plumbing

• New water tanks
  
• New water hoses
  
• Electric freshwater pump
  
• New electric marine toilet
  

Exterior

• Hull and deck refit
  
• New paint
  
• New non-slip
  
• New windows
  
• Antifouling
  

Galley & Accommodation

• New Dometic cooker and oven
  
• Compressor refrigerator
  

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The Seal 28 is a compact cruising yacht offering a practical combination of manageable dimensions, traditional sailing characteristics and useful accommodation.

This particular example benefits from an extensive programme of recent renewal, with significant attention given to the rig, electrical system, fuel and water systems, hull and deck finish, windows and onboard equipment.

The scope of the recent work makes this yacht particularly interesting for a buyer looking for a classic sailing yacht while wanting to minimise the amount of immediate refit work normally associated with a vessel of this age.

Located in Lelystad, the yacht is ideally situated for viewing and for access to the extensive Dutch inland and coastal sailing areas.

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EQUIPMENT SUMMARY

Sailing

• Mainsail
  
• Genoa
  
• New standing rigging 2025
  
• New running rigging
  
• Self-tailing winches
  

Engine

• Bukh DV20
  
• Full service
  
• New diesel tank
  
• New fuel hoses
  

Navigation

• Garmin wind instrument
  
• Water-speed instrument
  
• Autohelm 2000 autopilot
  
• Icom VHF
  

Electrical

• 3 × 145 Ah AGM domestic batteries
  
• 80 Ah engine battery
  
• Victron battery charger
  
• 800 W inverter
  
• Renewed electrical equipment
  

Domestic

• Compressor refrigerator
  
• Dometic cooker and oven
  
• Electric toilet
  
• New water tanks
  
• Electric freshwater pump
  

Exterior

• Hull and deck refit
  
• New paint
  
• New non-slip
  
• Windows replaced 2025