1997 Heard 28'
8.53 m1997 Heard 28' 28 Gaff Cutter
- 8.53 m
- Diesel
- Sail
- Cutter
1997 Heard 28 Gaff Cutter
28' (8.53 m) Cormorant
Heard 28 Gaff Cutter, Cormorant, blends classic British design with modern offshore outfitting: lithium, solar, Starlink, Hydrovane, new sails, and top-tier rigging. Fast, dry, and beautiful—ready to cruise now. Gear alone worth more than asking price.
Port of Registry: Salem, Massachusetts
FEATURES: |
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Offshore-Ready |
Full Offshore Systems |
New Rig & Sails |
Self-Sufficient |
Ready to Cruise |
1997 Heard 28' 28 Gaff Cutter
- 8.53 m
- Diesel
- Sail
- Cutter
$ 59,000 USD
$ 80,897 CAD*€ 50,338 Euros*£ 42,999 GBP*
Description
Cormorant is a 1997 Heard 28 Gaff Cutter, professionally outfitted for modern offshore cruising without losing her traditional strengths. Built by Gaffers & Luggers to a Falmouth Working Boat design, she’s a rugged, full-keel cutter that sails fast, moves as a good sea boat should, and looks stunning at anchor or under canvas. She’s been smartly updated with a lithium house bank, 400W solar, Starlink, Hydrovane, and a many new Quantum sails. With timeless lines, modern systems, and gear valued at more than her asking price, Sender is a turnkey passage-ready vessel ideal for a solo adventurer or couple chasing wind and freedom.
LOA42'
LOA12.80''
LOD28'
Beam10'
Draft Max Feet5'
Draft Min Feet5'
Head Room Feet6'
Bridge Clearance Feet35'
Fuel Tank (Gallons)15
Fuel Tank (Liters)56.78
Fresh Water (Gallons)30
Fresh Water (Liters)113.56
TypeSail
ConditionUsed
Specifications
Cormorant
OHZ279681497
Sail-Used
1997
26'5"
1
1
8 Knots
5 Knots
150
Diesel
Fiberglass
15 Gallons (56.78 Liters)
30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)
18000
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- ModelEngine Model: 3GM30
- YearEngine Year: 1997
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Drive TypeDrive Type: Direct
- Power HPPower HP: 27.00
- Power KWPower KW: 20.13
- Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 0.00
- Engine LocationEngine Location: Middle
Full Details
Additional Information
Accommodation
- Main saloon table seats 6
- Propane 2-burner stove w/ oven and shutoff
- 12v ICECO top-opening fridge
- Interior lighting: LED
- Fully upholstered cushions (stored inside for winter)
- (6) storage lockers under berths
- Lee cloths and storage nets for offshore sailing
- Opening forward hatch and 3 windows for ventilation
Interior Comforts and Amenities
- Fully upholstered cushions (stored inside for winter)
- Three windows open for ventilation as does forward hatch and main hatch (bug netting)
- Propane stove - 2 burner and oven - propane shut off valve and outside propane tank
- 12v external top opening fridge
- Headroom 6' plus; berths 6'2"
- (6) storage lockers beneath berths
Electronics and Navigation
- Garmin chartplotter
- Garmin depth, water temp, speed, wind angle & speed
- Simrad electric autopilot
- Hydrovane self-steering system (2023)
- Compass
- ICOM VHF
- Standard Horizon handheld VHF
- EPIRB
- Navigation lights: updated anchor, steaming, sailing
- Starlink setup onboard
Electrical Systems
- 12 Volt DC
- 120 Volt AC
- 4) x 100ah Renogy lithium batteries (2023)
- 2000W inverter/charger (2023)
- Solar: 200W fixed on boom gallows + 200W portable panels
- Digital battery monitor
- DC-DC charger
- Rewired in 2022
- Shore power cord
- LED interior and nav lights
Deck and Hull Equipment
- Primary anchor: CQR with 200’ chain
- Spare anchors: (2) Danforth (chain & rope); (1) 3rd anchor (rope)
- Windlass (manual, needs install - bought it but found its not really needed)
- Dynemma jacklines fore and aft
- (2) Safety harnesses
- Manual and automatic bilge pumps
- (3) Fire extinguishers
- Cockpit bimini (new 2022)
- Cockpit cushions (new 2022)
- Large deck awning (2023)
- Stanchions and weather cloths (2023)
- Fenders and dock lines
- One 20 lb propane bottle w/ solenoid & regulator
Sails and Rigging
- Solid wooden mast (new 2022, varnished)
- Awlgripped spars in 'buff' (except mast)
- Standing rigging: 1/19 SS (forestay, aft shrouds oversized and new in 2022)
- Titanium chainplates (new, onboard)
- Running rigging (new 2022/2023)
- Main sail w/ 3 reefs (excellent)
- Genoa on torque rope (Quantum 2023)
- Staysail w/ reef points (Quantum 2023)
- Spitfire 45 sq ft jib (Quantum 2023)
- Storm jib (Quantum 2023)
- Topsail (good)
- Asymmetrical spinnaker (excellent)
- Code 0 (Quantum 2023)
- (4) Lewmar chrome self-tailing winches
- Whisker pole
- Easily raised bowsprit for tight marina access
- Spare chainplates (in titanium)
Mechanical Equipment
- Manual bilge pump
- Automatic bilge pump
- Tiller steering - pintle and gudgeon upgrade 2025
- (3) Fire extinguishers
Engine Info
- Yanmar Inboard Diesel: Good running condition- serviced regularly. Unknown hours. Controls in cockpit with easy access to engine, raw water sea strainer, fuel filter, and oil filter. Engine room fire extinguishing system in place. 3 bladed bronze propeller.
Tankage
- Fuel tank 15 gallons
- (2) Water tanks 30 gallons
- No holding tank
Owners Comments and Boat History
An outstanding boat that I sailed mostly singlehanded from the Bahamas to New England. She always took care of me and is easy to sail. An easily driven hull that’s designed and set up to sail the world but just as fun to take out for a daysail. Life changes are what has me selling her... Hard to write as she is my dream boat.
Fourth owner – the previous was a master rigger who completed a full structural and systems renovation. I repaired a section of the deck and cabin (2025), repainted the cockpit, barrier - coated the hull and antifouled. She’s in excellent shape.
Original owners sold boat to Great Lakes. She returned to Salt Water probably in 2014, sold to a buyer that moved her to North Carolina and hauled to repair deck. Project stalled and after 6 years on land was bought by previous owner who refit for ocean voyaging. Work demands forces sale, mid cruise in Bahamas, which current owner was lucky to secure.
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.
Contact
For more information about this yacht, please contact Brian Duff We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Brian Duff. We look forward to working with you!
For more information about this yacht, please contact Brian Duff.