Aquador 28C (2005)

Overview

The Aquador 28C is a premium Scandinavian-built sports cruiser, widely regarded for its exceptional build quality, comfortable accommodation and superb all-weather cruising capability. Combining a spacious enclosed wheelhouse with practical living space and excellent sea-keeping, the 28C is equally suited to coastal cruising, weekends aboard and extended adventures.

Powered by a Volvo Penta D6 350hp diesel engine coupled to a Volvo Penta DPH DuoProp sterndrive, this example delivers strong performance together with economical cruising. The engine and outdrive have recently been professionally serviced, with supporting invoices available, and the boat benefits from a comprehensive service history.

With an impressive Garmin navigation suite, warm cherry wood interior and a range of desirable extras including a bow thruster and diesel heating, this Aquador presents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-maintained example of one of Scandinavia’s most respected cruisers.

Accommodation

The Aquador 28C offers comfortable accommodation for up to four people, finished in attractive cherry wood joinery that creates a warm and welcoming interior. The practical layout provides generous sleeping accommodation, a well-equipped galley and a separate heads compartment, making her ideal for weekends away or extended cruising.

• Forward double berth with convertible V-berth
• Separate mid-cabins with two full-length single berths
• Cherry wood interior
• Convertible saloon dining area
• Composite worktops
• Gas cooker
• Refrigerator
• Pressurised hot and cold water
• Separate heads compartment
• Manual marine toilet
• Shower
• Diesel heating
• Storage throughout

Inventory

This Aquador has been thoughtfully equipped for comfortable cruising, with a range of practical onboard features designed to enhance both weekends away and longer coastal passages.

• Cockpit table
• Cockpit cushions
• Bathing platform
• Swim ladder
• Liferaft
• Six fenders (including four new)
• Original owner’s manuals
• Extensive service history
• Teak removable table

Navigation Equipment

The comprehensive Garmin navigation suite provides excellent situational awareness, while Volvo Penta’s engine management system delivers real-time engine and fuel consumption data.

• Garmin 12” chartplotter
• Garmin radar
• Garmin fishfinder
• Garmin multifunction display
• Volvo Penta engine management display
• Electronic fuel consumption computer
• Navigation lights

Electrical Systems

The electrical system provides reliable onboard power for both domestic and navigation systems, with the convenience of shore power when alongside.

• 12V electrical system
• Shore power connection
• Battery system
• Cabin lighting
• Cockpit lighting

Deck Equipment

Designed for safe and enjoyable boating, the spacious cockpit, wide side decks and quality deck fittings make moving around the boat effortless whether underway or at anchor.

• Bow thruster
• Folding glazed cockpit doors
• Self-draining cockpit
• Walk-through transom
• Anchor locker
• Anchor and warp
• Stainless steel pulpit and guard rails
• Wide side decks
• Opening foredeck hatch
• Opening roof hatches
• Cockpit storage lockers

Engine & Machinery

Powered by Volvo Penta’s highly regarded D6 diesel engine, this Aquador delivers impressive performance together with excellent cruising economy. The engine and sterndrive have recently been professionally serviced and are supported by a comprehensive maintenance history.

• Volvo Penta D6 diesel engine
• 350hp
• Approximately 861 engine hours
• Volvo Penta DPH DuoProp sterndrive
• DuoProp counter-rotating propellers
• Recently serviced engine and sterndrive
• Professionally maintained with supporting invoices available

Safety Equipment

The boat carries the essential safety equipment expected of a capable offshore cruiser and has been maintained to provide confidence when cruising.

• Liferaft
• Navigation lights
• Anchor and warp
• Stainless steel guard rails
• Fire extinguishers

Construction

Built in Finland to Aquador’s renowned standards, the 28C is recognised for its robust construction, practical design and impressive offshore capability.

• GRP hull, deck and superstructure
• White gelcoat finish
• Enclosed wheelhouse
• Cherry wood interior
• CE Category B (Offshore)

Broker’s Comments

The Aquador 28C has earned an outstanding reputation as one of the finest Scandinavian cruisers in her class, combining exceptional build quality with safe, confidence-inspiring handling and practical accommodation. This well-maintained example benefits from a powerful Volvo Penta D6 engine, recent servicing, a comprehensive Garmin navigation package and desirable extras including bow thruster, diesel heating and shore power.

Early viewing is highly recommended, as quality Aquador 28Cs are rarely available and continue to be in strong demand.