The Sunseeker 28 Metre Yacht arrived in 2012 and sits between two quite different chapters in the builder's history. It followed the Sunseeker 30 Metre Yacht and preceded the hugely successful Sunseeker 95 Yacht, occupying the middle ground between two distinct generations of Sunseeker design.
The outgoing 30M leaned towards traditional large flybridge yacht thinking, while the 95 Yacht would push harder towards the raised-pilothouse, mini-superyacht formula. The 28M has elements of both, pairing a fast-planing hull with a more contemporary approach to space and natural light.
Sunseeker 28 Metre Yacht
- LOA 28.15m
- Model Year 2014
- Cabins 4
- Crew 4
- Max Speed 29 knots
- Status Discontinued
- Yacht Type Flybridge
- Use Type Cruising
- Vessel M/Y This Time Next Year
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At 28.15m (92ft 4in), the yacht packs a lot into its length. There is room for eight guests across four cabins, accommodation for four crew and a flybridge that feels every bit as important as the interior below. Twin V12 diesels provide close to 30 knots when required, giving the boat a very different feel from the slower long-range yachts that became increasingly popular during the years that followed.
The design introduced several features that would become increasingly common in the years that followed. Wraparound glazing brings far more daylight into the main deck than earlier Sunseekers, while a fold-down balcony extends the saloon out over the water. Today those ideas feel familiar. In 2012 they helped position the 28 Metre Yacht at the forefront of production yacht design.
On Deck
One of the reasons the Sunseeker 28 Metre Yacht still feels current is that the design avoids many of the volume-driven compromises that became common in the years that followed. The superstructure remains relatively low, the profile retains a sense of movement, and the 6.5m (21ft 4in) beam has been absorbed into the design without creating the towering topsides often seen on later yachts in this size range. It is recognisably a Sunseeker from a period when the builder still placed a great deal of emphasis on appearance as well as accommodation.
The yacht also arrived at a time when Sunseeker was beginning to experiment with a stronger visual connection between the interior and the outside world. Large areas of glazing dominate the main deck, while the fold-down balcony built into the starboard side creates an additional terrace alongside the saloon. Features such as these are now common across much of the market, but they were far less familiar when the 28M entered production and helped establish the yacht as part of a new generation of Sunseekers.
The aft deck follows a layout that has stood the test of time. A large dining table sits beneath the shelter of the flybridge overhang, creating a comfortable outdoor dining area that remains close to the main saloon. Wide side decks make it easy to move around the yacht, while steps lead down to the hydraulic bathing platform. During a typical day at anchor, this is likely to become one of the busiest areas on board, serving swimmers, tenders and water toys while also providing an easy boarding point from the water.
Forward, the foredeck creates another destination for guests. Large sunpads occupy much of the space, supplemented by seating that takes advantage of the elevated position above the bow. On a yacht with several distinct outdoor areas, it gives owners and guests somewhere to spread out rather than concentrating everyone around a single deck arrangement.
Like many Sunseekers, however, the flybridge is where much of life on board naturally gravitates. The upper helm shares the deck with generous seating, dining and lounging areas, creating a space that works equally well while cruising or at anchor. Visibility from the helm is excellent, particularly over the long foredeck, while the amount of space available reflects the yacht's focus on coastal cruising and outdoor living. The later 95 Yacht would place greater emphasis on interior volume and a raised-pilothouse arrangement. The 28 Metre Yacht takes a different approach, giving a significant portion of its footprint to open-air enjoyment. For owners who enjoy spending their time outside rather than behind glass, that remains one of the model's strongest qualities.
Interior Accommodation
If the exterior marked a step forward for Sunseeker's design language, the interior reveals how the builder was beginning to rethink the way space was used aboard its larger yachts. Rather than relying on heavy partitions and smaller windows, the 28 Metre Yacht adopts a more open approach, with long sightlines through the main deck and large areas of glazing that draw natural light deep into the interior.
The saloon itself is arranged around a generous seating area aft, with the dining space positioned further forward. This remains a classic layout for a yacht of this size, but the extensive glazing changes the character of the room. During the day, views outside become part of the interior experience rather than simply something framed by a window. The fold-down balcony contributes to this effect, particularly at anchor, where it extends the living space beyond the hull side and creates a stronger link between the saloon and the surrounding water.
Material choices are very much of their era, yet they have aged well . Satin walnut joinery features throughout much of the yacht, softened by lighter furnishings and subtle lighting. While later interiors would move towards paler woods and more minimalist finishes, there is a warmth here that many owners still appreciate. It feels substantial without becoming dark, and detailed without appearing busy.
Forward of the dining area, the galley sits close enough to support both formal and informal entertaining while remaining separate from the main guest spaces. Beyond this, the wheelhouse occupies the forward end of the deck. Side-deck access from the helm is particularly useful when handling a yacht of this size, while the raised position gives good visibility during close-quarters manoeuvring.
Owner's Cabin
The owner's suite occupies the full beam of the lower deck and remains one of the strongest parts of the layout. Before the arrival of the 95 Yacht and its raised-pilothouse arrangement, this was the approach Sunseeker typically favoured for yachts in this size range, and it makes excellent use of the available beam.
Large hull windows bring in plenty of natural light, helping the cabin feel larger than its footprint might suggest. The berth sits centrally within the space, with room for seating, storage and a desk area without the cabin feeling crowded. Walking through the suite, what stands out is not necessarily extravagance but balance. Everything feels properly proportioned and easy to use, whether the yacht is being enjoyed for a long weekend or a longer summer cruise.
Storage is generous, with wardrobe space and cabinetry integrated throughout the cabin, while the ensuite bathroom spans much of the yacht's beam. It may lack the split-level drama of the owner suites that appeared in some later Sunseekers, but it remains a practical and comfortable arrangement that places the owner in the quietest part of the yacht.
Guest Accommodation
The remaining guest accommodation follows a straightforward four-cabin arrangement that has proved popular with both private owners and charter operators. A VIP cabin occupies the forward part of the lower deck, benefiting from the yacht's full width at this point of the hull and enjoying a level of privacy that feels close to a second owner's cabin.
The remaining two guest cabins comprise one double and one twin, giving the layout flexibility for families, couples or mixed guest groups. All cabins have ensuite facilities, allowing each guest space to function independently without relying on shared bathrooms.
What works particularly well is the separation between the cabins. Guests have their own dedicated area of the yacht, distinct from the crew quarters aft and removed from the activity on the main deck. On longer trips, that degree of privacy becomes just as important as the dimensions of the cabins themselves.
Crew Accommodation
Crew accommodation is positioned aft on the lower deck and provides berths for four crew across two cabins. The arrangement allows the yacht to operate with the crew levels typically expected of a 28-metre flybridge yacht while maintaining good separation between guest and working areas.
Access to the crew area is independent from the main guest accommodation, allowing day-to-day operations to take place with minimal disruption. The location also places crew close to the engine room and technical spaces, which helps simplify routine checks and maintenance while under way or at anchor.
Performance & Engine Room
Although the Sunseeker 28 Metre Yacht introduced a more modern approach to glazing and accommodation, it remained very much a traditional Sunseeker beneath the skin. This is a fast planing yacht first and foremost, designed to move quickly between destinations.
The yacht is built entirely in GRP, with both hull and superstructure constructed from composite materials. Measuring 28.15m (92ft 4in) in length with a beam of 6.5m (21ft 4in), a draft of 2.05m (6ft 9in) and a displacement of approximately 76 tonnes, it sits firmly within the large production yacht sector while retaining the proportions of a boat designed to get up onto the plane rather than push through the water at displacement speeds. Sunseeker itself described the model as featuring a completely new hull form when it launched, part of the wider redesign programme that introduced the 28M to the range.
Buyers could choose between two engine packages. The standard installation comprised twin 1,900hp Caterpillar C32 ACERT diesels, while many examples were fitted with the optional twin MTU 12V 2000 M94 engines producing 1,920hp each. The yacht featured carries the MTU installation, a package that became particularly popular across the brokerage fleet and remains well supported through MTU's global service network.
Performance figures tell a fairly clear story about the yacht's intended role. Sunseeker quoted a top speed of 29 knots and a cruising speed of 23 knots, with a range of around 400 nautical miles at that cruising pace.
Ownership Considerations
The Sunseeker 28 Metre Yacht occupies an interesting position in today's brokerage market. Built between 2012 and 2018, it combines many of the features buyers now expect from a modern 90-foot yacht - expansive glazing, a fold-down balcony and a full-beam owner's suite - while sitting at a considerably lower entry point than many newer models of comparable size. YachtBuyer’s Market Watch currently shows two pre-owned examples listed for sale globally, built between 2013 and 2015, with asking prices ranging from approximately £2.2 million to £3.1 million and an average asking price of £2.8 million. Readers can track the latest brokerage activity and asking prices through YachtBuyer's Live Used Sunseeker 28 Metre Yacht Prices section.
Part of the model's continued appeal is that many of the features that felt fresh when the yacht launched have aged remarkably well. The large windows, strong connection between the saloon and exterior spaces, and the fold-down balcony all remain highly desirable features in today's market. Unlike some yachts that become closely tied to the styling trends of their era, the 28M still feels relevant alongside much newer competitors, particularly for buyers who value outdoor living space and performance as highly as interior volume.
Ownership expectations should remain realistic as this is a 28-metre planing yacht with accommodation for four crew and machinery designed to deliver close to 30 knots. Fuel consumption, dockage, insurance and crew costs will inevitably be higher than those of a slower displacement yacht of similar length. As these boats move through their second decade, periodic investment in hotel systems, navigation equipment, generators and air-conditioning becomes an increasingly important part of maintaining both reliability and resale value.
The cruising profile remains fairly clear. This is a yacht designed for owners who enjoy using their boat regularly rather than leaving it tied to the dock. The combination of near-30-knot performance, multiple outdoor living areas and accommodation for eight guests suits Mediterranean and Caribbean cruising particularly well, where distances between destinations are modest and time spent outdoors forms a large part of the experience. Long-range passagemaking was never the yacht's primary brief, but for fast coastal cruising it remains a compelling package more than a decade after launch.
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Rivals to Consider
The Azimut Grande 27M approaches the same size bracket from a different angle. Measuring 26.8m (87ft 11in) with a 6.6m (21ft 8in) beam, it uses a widebody layout that places the owner's suite on the main deck rather than below, freeing up much of the lower deck for guest accommodation. Exterior styling comes from Stefano Righini, while Achille Salvagni was responsible for the interior. Carbon fibre construction in the superstructure, hardtop and upper sections helps keep weight under control despite the yacht's substantial volume. Power comes from twin MAN V12 engines producing up to 1,900hp each, delivering top speeds of around 27 knots.
At 25.5m (83ft 8in), the Princess Y80 is shorter than the Sunseeker on paper, but its 6.07m (19ft 11in) beam and highly efficient hull design allow it to compete surprisingly closely in terms of usable space. Developed by Olesinski and Pininfarina, the Y80 combines Princess's latest design language with a fast-planing hull capable of around 30 knots when fitted with twin MAN V12-1900 engines. One of its strongest technical features is fuel capacity of approximately 7,000 litres, paired with a hull that is notably efficient at cruising speeds. The flybridge stretches almost the full length of the superstructure and can be specified with a spa bath, while the main deck benefits from full-height glazing and a near one-level flow between cockpit, saloon and galley. Compared with older yachts in this size range, the Y80 feels very much a product of modern production techniques, with lighter structures, larger glass areas and a greater focus on flexible entertaining spaces.
The Sanlorenzo SD92 comes from a completely different school of yacht design. Measuring 27.6m (90ft 7in) with a beam of around 7.15m (23ft 5in), it uses a semi-displacement hull that favours efficiency and range over outright speed. Depending on engine specification, top speeds typically fall between 17 and 20 knots, but the reward is substantially longer cruising capability and lower fuel consumption at passage speeds. The SD92 was designed by Francesco Paszkowski and forms part of Sanlorenzo's long-running SD line, which blends classic yacht proportions with modern accommodation. The extra beam creates impressive interior volume, while the raised pilothouse arrangement allows for a full main-deck owner's suite and four guest cabins below. The foredeck is also used very differently, incorporating a substantial lounge area that functions almost as a second cockpit.
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Specifications
- Builder Sunseeker
- Range Yacht
- Model 28 Metre Yacht
- Length Overall 28.15m
- Beam 6.5m
- Draft 2.05m
- Hull GRP
- Cabins 4
- Berths 5
- Crew 4
- Cruising Speed
- Max Speed
- Fuel Capacity 9,000 Litres
- Fresh Water Capacity 1,500 Litres
- Engine Model 2x MTU 12V 2000 M94
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