For Sale: 1981 Colvic Countess 28 | Extensively Refit | Liveaboard Opportunity | Brighton Marina
A fantastic opportunity to acquire a Colvic Countess 28, a well-regarded and capable family cruising yacht, now extensively modernised and ideally suited for comfortable liveaboard use in Brighton Marina.
‘Hamble Countess’ has benefitted from a major internal refit during her current ownership (past 4 years), transforming her into a bright, modern, and highly usable space—far removed from the typical presentation of vessels of this age.
The result is a boat that combines proven seaworthy design with a fresh, contemporary interior, making her an excellent option for those looking to step into boat ownership or secure an affordable liveaboard in Brighton.
🛏️ Accommodation & Living Aboard
The Countess 28 is known for offering exceptional interior volume for her size, and this example takes that further with her refit:
- Comfortable and practical layout
- Ideal for extended stays or full-time living aboard
- Warm, modernised interior finish
- Manageable size for single-handed or couple use
⭐ Why This Yacht Stands Out:
- Extensively refitted interior – modern and ready to enjoy
- 2024 refurbished engine – mechanical upgrade
- Proven Colvic build quality and seaworthiness
- Ideal entry-level liveaboard option
- Excellent value vs larger, more expensive alternatives
📍 Lying Brighton Marina
📞 Contact Brighton Boat Sales today to arrange a viewing
With demand for affordable liveaboard boats in Brighton remaining high, well-presented and upgraded examples like this are increasingly difficult to find.
Early enquiry is strongly recommended.
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Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to verify these particulars to their own satisfaction and, where appropriate and at their own cost, to instruct a suitably qualified marine surveyor or engineer to carry out a full inspection and report on the vessel’s condition and equipment.
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Specifications
General | |
|---|---|
| Builder | Colvic Craft |
| Designer | Ian Anderson |
| Year | 1981 |
| Length | 28' 0" |
| Engine | Yanmar 2GM20 |
| Hull | Fibreglass/GRP |
| Cruising Speed | 5 knots |
| Max Speed | 7 knots |
| Price | £14,950 |
| Location | Brighton Marina |
Full
- Dimensions
- Length: 28' 0"
- Beam: 10' 2"
- Draft: 4' 9"
- Engines
- Brand: Yanmar
- Total Power: 20
- Model: 2GM20
- Type: Single
- Drive Type: Shaftdrive
- Tanks
- Fresh Water: 127 litres
- Fuel: 68 litres
- Accommodation
- Number of Single Berths: 3
- Number of Double Berths: 1
- Number of Cabins: 2
- Number of Heads: 1
Features
- 5 Berths in 2 cabins
- From 2023 to present complete renovation internally
- All internal cushion replaced
- Entire boat electrics stripped out & rewired 2023
- Dimmer switch spotlights to main saloon
- Bedroom spotlights & LED strip lights 2024
- All new cockpit cushions 2024
- Cockpit seating wooden slats refurbished 2025
- Forward berth under mattress frame for ventilation
- All external windows professionally resealed
- New leisure batteries fitted 2023
- New battery charger fitted 2025
- New RCD/MCB consumer unit installed 2023
- New fused 12v system 2023
- New Engine battery 2026
- New cutlass bearing 2025
- Deck painted May 2025
- Hull antifoul May 2025
- All Seacocks serviced May 2025
- New engine seacock 2023
- New hull anodes May 2025
- New auto bilge pump May 2025
- New exhaust box July 2025
- Engine sea water pump rebuilt May 2025
- New flexible shaft coupling 2025
- Navigation lights
- Boarding ladder
- Anchor, warps & fenders
- Berth available at Brighton Marina
- New galley & sink area built in
- Hot & cold pressurised water system
- Water system, pipes, pump, plumbing new 2023
- Separate 10l tank, & pump, tap to sink for drinking water
- Oven & grill
- Sloop rigged
- Kemp anodised aluminium spars
- Stainless steel standing rigging
- Understood running rigging was replaced 2020
- Fully battened mainsail
- Sail cover 2020
- Plastimo headsail reefing gear
- Spinnaker pole
- Furling genoa
- Main sail
- 2 x Girdlestone 2-speed genoa sheet winches
- 2 x Girdlestone 2-speed halyard winches
- 1 x Single speed winch
- All winches serviced during 2025















