A new made to measure mainsail for a 28 ft sailboat costs about A$2,470 including GST (US$1,420), and a 130% furling genoa about A$2,459 including GST (US$1,415). These are the median prices across 161 boat models of 28 ft, in Dimension-Polyant Optimum Cruise sailcloth.
Prices checked 10 November 2026. A$ prices include GST. US$ prices apply in the US and every other country, before local taxes and duties.
New sail prices for a 28 ft sailboat
| Sail | Optimum Cruise (value) | C-Breeze (long life) |
|---|---|---|
| Mainsail, full battens | A$2,470 / US$1,420Most boats A$2,266 to A$2,904 | A$3,097 / US$1,780Most boats A$2,629 to A$3,801 |
| Furling genoa, 130% | A$2,459 / US$1,415Most boats A$2,156 to A$2,679 | A$3,135 / US$1,800Most boats A$2,525 to A$3,498 |
| Mainsail + genoa | A$4,967 / US$2,855Most boats A$4,609 to A$5,308 | A$6,248 / US$3,590Most boats A$5,605 to A$6,771 |
Median price across 161 boat models of 28 ft. "Most boats" is the middle 80%. Standard build of about 4 weeks. Shipping, and import duty for the US, are added at checkout.
Prices for popular 28 ft sailboats
Exact prices for 28 footers. Click through to choose your sailcloth, battens, genoa size and build time.
| Boat | Mainsail | 130% genoa |
|---|---|---|
| Catalina 28 | A$2,470 / US$1,420 | A$2,580 / US$1,485 |
| Hunter 28 | A$2,794 / US$1,605 | A$2,459 / US$1,415 |
| Beneteau Evasion 28 | A$2,409 / US$1,385 | A$2,431 / US$1,400 |
| Jeanneau Sun Dream 28 | A$2,558 / US$1,475 | A$2,558 / US$1,470 |
| Bavaria 960 | A$2,717 / US$1,565 | A$2,459 / US$1,415 |
| Dufour 28J | A$2,156 / US$1,240 | A$2,398 / US$1,380 |
| Pearson 28 | A$2,398 / US$1,380 | A$2,574 / US$1,480 |
| O'Day 28 | A$2,365 / US$1,360 | A$2,629 / US$1,510 |
| Dehler 28 | A$2,811 / US$1,615 | A$2,140 / US$1,235 |
| Tartan 28 | A$2,475 / US$1,425 | A$2,574 / US$1,480 |
Optimum Cruise sailcloth, full batten mainsail, standard build.
What sets the price
Sail area. Price follows the size of the sail, which comes from your boat's rig (I, J, P and E). A typical 28 footer carries about 19.1 m² of mainsail and 23.9 m² of 130% genoa.
Sailcloth. Both cloths are woven polyester (Dacron) from Dimension-Polyant, the German sailcloth maker. Optimum Cruise is the value choice for coastal and weekend cruising. C-Breeze is a tighter weave that resists stretch and holds its shape for longer, for sails that work hard or go offshore. At 28 ft we use Optimum Cruise 278 OC (6.8 oz) or C-Breeze 271 CB (6 oz).
Battens. Full battens (4) hold the sail's shape and help it last. The 3 leech + 1 full head batten option costs a little less.
Genoa size. We make furling genoas from 110% to 150%. Most cruising boats carry about 130%; a smaller genoa costs less.
Build time. Standard is about 4 weeks. Express (about 2 weeks) adds 8%; economy (about 8 weeks) takes 5.5% off.
What's included
Mainsail: cloth weight matched to your boat, two reef points with low friction rings, cunningham, stacked reinforcement patches, Dyneema leech and foot lines, battens, sail bag and a 12-month warranty.
Furling genoa: Sunbrella UV cover on the leech and foot in your choice of colour, foam luff pad, luff tape to suit your furler, stacked reinforcement patches, sail bag and a 12-month warranty.
After you order, a sailmaker checks your measurements before anything is cut. If your numbers change the price, we tell you first and you can cancel for a full refund.
Questions
How much does a new mainsail cost for a 28 ft sailboat?
A made to measure cruising mainsail for a 28 ft sailboat costs about A$2,470 including GST (US$1,420) in Dimension-Polyant Optimum Cruise with full battens. That is the median across 161 boat models of 28 ft; most fall between A$2,266 and A$2,904. In the longer lasting C-Breeze cloth the median is A$3,097 including GST (US$1,780). A main with 3 leech battens and a full head batten costs a little less than one with 4 full battens.
How much does a new genoa cost for a 28 ft sailboat?
A 130% furling genoa for a 28 ft sailboat costs about A$2,459 including GST (US$1,415) in Optimum Cruise, or A$3,135 including GST (US$1,800) in C-Breeze. A 110% or 120% genoa costs less and a 140% or 150% costs more.
How much does a new set of sails cost for a 28 ft sailboat?
A new mainsail and 130% furling genoa together cost about A$4,967 including GST (US$2,855) for a typical 28 ft boat in Optimum Cruise, or A$6,248 including GST (US$3,590) in C-Breeze. Shipping is added at checkout.
Why do sail prices vary between 28 ft boats?
Two boats of the same length can carry very different rigs. A tall fractional rig or a big masthead genoa means more sail area, more cloth and a higher price, so check the exact price for your boat rather than the median.