Heard 28

Heard

Overview

Price

£24,000 inc.

Year Built

1989

Model

Length

11.58

Berths

Lying

Falmouth, UK

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Specification

Name

Heard

Model

Builder

Heard Boatyard

Hull Material

wood

Beam (m)

3.04

Draft (m)

1.5

Engine

Beta 30

Engine HP

Engine Hours

Cabins

Berths

WC/Heads

Overview

Design and Heritage

The Heard 28 is one of those distinctive Cornish yachts built by Martin Heard at his traditional boatyard. The marque holds a respected place in British boatbuilding history, known for strong construction, classic lines, and boats that are designed to be used rather than admired from afar.

Ownership and Care

This example is a tidy and well-presented Heard 28, and the quality of care is immediately apparent. One of the current owners is an experienced shipwright, and that knowledge shows throughout the boat. As a result, maintenance has been carried out thoughtfully and to a high standard.

Refits and Upgrades

The yacht has benefited from extensive refit work in 2012, 2018, and 2022. A highlight is the installation of a Beta 30 engine, which was completed as part of the more recent upgrades. These works have kept the boat mechanically up to date while preserving her traditional character.

Condition and Location

Overall, this Heard 28 presents as a well-cared-for example of a classic Cornish cruiser. She is currently based in Falmouth and available for viewing by appointment.

Please contact us to arrange a viewing.

Equipment and Information

Hull & Deck

White gel coat
Marine ply GRP sheathed deck
Grey, non slip, painted decks
Flush deck design
Raised gunwales with drainage apertures
Large galvanised mooring cleats, secondary smaller wooden sheet cleats
Iroko capping rail and hull rubbing strake
Iroko raised coach roof
Iroko cockpit coamings and seating
Twin Iroko companionway entrance doors
Brass deck hatch forward of mast
New cappings and beltings in varnished Iroko – 2022
Cockpit, coachroof and cappings re coated – 2022

Sails and Rigging

Pine mast – by Collars 2013
Pine pivoting bowsprit – original Heard
Stainless steel standing rigging – replaced 2013
Mainsail in white
Staysail in white (hanked on)
1 x working jib by SKB sails in white
1 x racing jib by SKB sails in cream, 128sqft
Wykeham-Martin furling gear
1 x storm Jib in orange
Mainsail and boom cover in cream canvas
Cockpit cover – replaced 2022/23
Spars re coated 2022

Machinery

Beta B -30 30HP diesel engine installed in 2022 with just over 50 hours
Shaft and cutlass replaced 2022
Exhaust system including brass transom outlet replaced 2022
Engine control panel replaced 2022
2 x Lifeline gel batteries
Sterling Pro Charge Ultra battery charger (new 2018)

Navigation

Raymarine A65 Chart plotter
Raymarine R54E VHF radio, with external speaker in cockpit
Sea Talk S40 bidata instruments plus repeated external instruments on cockpit bulkhead
Echomax Active-XS-Dual Band Radar Target Enhancer
Lopo led mast light.

Deck Gear and Ground Tackle

Clipper low profile vertical windlass (switched to cockpit)
Delta anchor,with chain
Spare chain
4 x Meissner winches
New pintles and low friction rudder bearings – 2022

Accommodation

Overall:
Finished in varnished Iroko wood and white
Bronze port lights replaced 2022
Grey patterned soft furnishings
Forward sleeping berth separated by curtains finished in maroon coloured material
Brass deck hatch forward
Numerous storage lockers
Refleks cabin heater (diesel)Navigation Station:
Rear facing, sited to port side, ahead of heads compartment
Chart table with lifting lid and chart stowage under
Navigation instruments as listed
Ships electrics control panelGalley:
Sited to starboard side, at companionway
Taylors 30L galley stove (2 burner and oven)
Stainless steel sink with brass manual cold water tap
Storage shelves over and cupboards under galleyDinette Area:
Central dinette table suspended on marine cord, effectively ‘gimballed’
Linear seating to port and starboard side, converting to 2 x single berths
Brass gimballed oil lampForward berth area:
Screened by opening twin curtains
Twin ‘V’ berth
Storage shelves to port and StarboardHeads Compartment:
Sited to port of companionway
Sliding door
Manual flush toilet
Small hanging area for wet weather gear

Broker's Comments

This is one of those boats that feels genuinely loved. The moment you step aboard, you can see that she’s been looked after by someone who really understands wooden and traditional boats. Everything feels tidy, sensible, and in the right place, rather than overdone. The engine installation is particularly nicely executed, and it gives a lot of confidence moving forward. She has that lovely, reassuring feel that makes you want to head off for a proper sail rather than just potter around the harbour. A really honest and well-cared-for Heard 28.

DISCLAIMER

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.