1989 Heard 28

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. 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. 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. 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. 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 hea