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1980 Mirage 28

Portland, Dorset, United Kingdom
£9,000 inc VAT

Name: Bruin

Builder: Walsh Wakefield Ltd

Length: 8.64 m

Draft: 1.09 m

HIN: --

Hull: Fibreglass (GRP)

1980 Mirage 28 boat for sale


The Mirage 28 is a well-regarded cruiser-racer that combines classic styling with dependable performance and comfortable accommodation. Designed for sailors seeking a capable and versatile yacht, the Mirage 28 offers solid construction, balanced handling, and an efficient sail plan that performs confidently in a variety of conditions. Below deck, the spacious layout provides practical living space with ample seating, sleeping accommodation, and galley facilities, making it ideal for coastal cruising or extended weekends aboard. 

"Bruin" is a well cared for example, built in 1980, she was extensively upgraded by the current owner in 2025/26 including New Furlex 104s roller furler, New Z Spar mast and boom, New running and standing rigging, New engine mounts, New Standard Horizon VHF radio with built in AIS and more. She is powered by a Yanmar 1GM10 inboard diesel engine, which was serviced in 2025.  Berth at Portland Marina is available for the new owner to continue. 

Available for viewings now, please call 01305 818541


Mechanical 
Yanmar 1GM10 inboard diesel engine
9hp
Serviced in 2026
New engine mounts 2025
Three-blade propeller

Electrical
New 12v wiring system throughout including 2 new 110 domestic batteries and 85 starter battery 2026
New solar system (New 2026) 
240v Battery charger

Rigging
The standing and running rigging was replaced in 2026
Furlex 104s roller furler (New 2026)
 Z spars mast and boom (New 2026)
Stack pack (New 2026)

Sails
Genoa
Mainsail
Cruising chute
Mainsail cover
Sails cleaned with new uv strip and reefing points added (2026)

Navigation
Nasa Marine Depth
Nasa Marine Log
New Nasa Marine wind instrument (2026)
Plastimo compass
Navigation lights 
Garmin GPSmap 172C Chartplotter
New echo sounder installed and log wheel (2026)
New VHF antenna 2025
Standard Horizon radio with built in AIS (New 2026)
Yakker unit installed to take AIS info from radio to iPad or tablet (2026)

Deck
Mooring lines
Fenders
Sprayhood
Dodgers
Stern wraparound cover
Cockpit cushions
Boom cockpit tent
Bruce anchor 
Swim ladder 
Cockpit locker Deck light (New 2025)

Safety
Automatic bilge pump (New 2025)
Carbon monoxide alarm
Seago self-inflating horseshoe buoy rescue system
Fire extinguisher
Horseshoe lifebuoy

Accommodation

Forward Cabin
V-berth with fill to create a double berth
Shelving
Deck hatch with blind
Large hanging wardrobe

Heads
Jabsco sea toilet
Sink
Mirror

Saloon/Galley
Bench seat on port side
Large fold down table
Seat and table on starboard side
Storage lockers and cupboards
Hanging locker
Kettle
New Origio 3000 alcohol stove installed replacing the gas system 2025
Boat insulated and headliner replaced throughout (2025)

Construction
GRP hull and deck
Bilge keel
Work in 2025/26 -
Old antifouled removed. Prepared and treated the keels with Furtan anti-corrosion treatment. Used several layers of Hempel light primer, underwater primer and antifoul.
Prop cleaned and coated with Hempel silic one
Keel bolts cleaned, exposed, checked and repainted
2 cockpit drain seacocks serviced and all other through hull seacocks replaced with new

Documentation
Bill of sale into current ownership
Previous bill of sale
Builder's certificate


Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

CLIPPER MARINE LTD is a broker not a lender and is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority with FRN 734237.

CLIPPER MARINE LTD will not charge you any fee for this service as we will receive payment by way of fees direct from CGI FINANCE. The amount of the fees we receive from CGI FINANCE does not vary depending on the features of the loan and this payment does not affect the amount payable under the terms of the loan agreement.

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Tax status
Tax / VAT status:
Paid
Measurements
LOA:
8.64 m
Beam:
2.82 m
Displacement:
3130 kg
Draft:
1.09 m
Air Draft:
--
Dry Weight:
--
Propulsion
Engine No:
1
Engine hours:
--
Fuel:
Diesel
Fuel capacity:
--
Make:
Yanmar
Model:
1GM10
HP each:
9
Drive type:
Shaft Drive
Accommodation
Single berths:
2
Double berths:
2
Cabins:
1
Heads:
1
Fresh water:
--
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