The Herreshoff H28 design is renowned for its exceptional sea keeping abilities, sailing performance, and stunning traditional lines. With their serious offshore capability many have even completed extended Bluewater passages. 'Rusalka' is an impressive example of the design, and is superbly built with a King Billy Pine Hull, and Tasmanian Huon Pine cabin top. The current experienced owners have maintained the vessel to high standard including 2023 RE-VARNISH OF THE MAIN AND MIZZEN MASTS PLUS A NEW STAINLESS STEEL FORESTAY, NEW 2024 EXHAUST ELBOW ON THE ENGINE, and NEW 2013 ELECTRIC JABSCO TOILET. Having been antifouled in Nov 2024, this impressive vessel is read to be enjoyed. Whether you want to explore the stunning waters of Southern Tasmania with friends and family, or head for further horizons, this traditional vessel can do it all in style and safety.
Stepping inside, the quality of the timber fit out is immediately evident. The traditional timber is offset with white trims and Navy upholstery creating a warm and welcoming ambience. The saloon is a great space to relax with the two settees providing seating for four in comfort.. The galley is to port and features a 2 burner metho stove, and stainless steel sink with fresh water. The accommodation is ideal for family cruising with two single quarter berths aft, plus the two single settee berths in the saloon. Forward is the electric toilet, privately located behind a bulkhead.
Outside, the cockpit is well set up with simple sailing systems and classic touches. There is easy access around the wind side decks, and plenty of hand holds for going forward in more challenging conditions. The decks, cabin sides, and topsides are all in good condition. This is a vessel that will really turn heads where ever it pulls into port!
This vessel is powered by a Volvo Penta 18HP Diesel Engine. This provides easy and economically cruising at 5 knots. There is good access to the engine under the companionway steps for hassle free servicing.
This is a vessel that really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. With the H28 pedigree, true offshore capability, and stunning aesthetics, it is sure to impress! For more information please call Jo Breen on
or Jack Allison on
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Derwent Boat Sales offers the information on this vessel including condition, in good faith as provided by the Owner/Vendor. While confident about the accuracy we cannot Guarantee or Warrant it but will assist any prospective purchaser verify this as part of the purchase process.
Region
Tasmania
Location
Hobart TAS
Reference
Rusalka250325
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
1968
Hull
Timber King Billy Hull with a Huon Pine Cabin Top
Designer
Herrshoff
Builder
Benson, Walkden, and Britton
Length
28' - 8.53m
Beam
2.2m
Draft
1.5m
Displacement
4 Tonne (approx)
Keel / Ballast
Long Keel with lead ballast
Deck Material
Fiberglass over Marine Ply
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine
Volvo Penta 18HP Diesel Engine
NEW 2024 Exhaust Elbow
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
18HP
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
Unknown
Cruise Speed
5 Knots
Propulsion
Shaft drive with 3 blade fixed prop
Fuel
20L
Water
80L in two tanks
Accommodation
Comfortable accommodation with two single settee berths in the saloon, plus two single quarter berths.
Berths
4
Galley
Freshly painted galley featuring a sink with fresh water and metho stove.