1989 Heard 28

Design and Heritage
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.
Ownership and Care
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.
Refits and Upgrades
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.
Condition and Location
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 heater (diesel)Navigation Station:
Rear facing, sited to port side, ahead of heads compartment
Chart table with lifting lid and chart stowage under
Navigation instruments as listed
Ships electrics control panelGalley:
Sited to starboard side, at companionway
Taylors 30L galley stove (2 burner and oven)
Stainless steel sink with brass manual cold water tap
Storage shelves over and cupboards under galleyDinette Area:
Central dinette table suspended on marine cord, effectively 'gimballed'
Linear seating to port and starboard side, converting to 2 x single berths
Brass gimballed oil lampForward berth area:
Screened by opening twin curtains
Twin 'V' berth
Storage shelves to port and StarboardHeads Compartment:
Sited to port of companionway
Sliding door
Manual flush toilet
Small hanging area for wet weather gear