Friendship 28-II
Basic data
| Category: | Sailboat |
| Year of construction: | 1991 |
| Length: | 870 cm |
| width: | 285 cm |
| Depth: | 120 cm |
| Material: | Polyester |
| Motorization: | None |
| Berth: |
Jirnsum, Netherlands
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Specifications
Friendship 28 II comfortable cruising sailboat
Anyone looking for a pleasant-sailing GRP yacht with a proven design will find this Friendship 28 II an appealing candidate on BoatAuction. She was built in 1991 at Meijer yard and designed by Dick Koopmans Sr.—a name that for many sailors immediately brings to mind well-thought-out lines and fine sailing characteristics. The boat has always had her home port in Friesland and has been used as a true family boat for weekend trips, holidays and sporty sailing on inland waters, lakes and rivers. You can feel that character in her layout and equipment: practical, comfortable and focused on being together on board.
With a length of 8.70 metres, a beam of 2.85 metres and a draft of 1.20 metres, this Friendship 28 II is a manageable cruising yacht that still offers enough space for longer trips. Her V-shaped hull and single rudder, operated with a tiller from the cockpit, provide a direct and engaging helm feel. The air draft of approx. 12.50 metres makes her suitable for many Dutch cruising areas, while the self-draining cockpit adds to the sense of safety on deck.
Friendship 28-II now in the online auction. Anyone can bid up to and including 24 August 2026.
How does this Friendship 28 II sail on inland waters and the IJsselmeer?
She is known as a stable and calm sailor, even when the wind picks up. The design is made to sail to windward comfortably and move along briskly, without quickly becoming uncomfortable for crew or family. With her mainsail and genoa, supplemented by a genoa reefing system, you can easily adjust the sail area to the conditions. The condition of the sails is described as reasonable, which fits a boat that has been used for what she was built for: boating, sailing and making memories.
What is the comfort like on board and how many berths are there?
Inside, the boat offers a headroom of about 1.90 metres, making her notably comfortable in this length class. The accommodation is fitted out with a dinette, cooker and mattresses, making her suitable as a cruising yacht for couples, families or friends. There are four fixed berths and, in addition, two extra berths possible, giving you flexibility when someone wants to come along. Practical provisions have also been considered for longer weekends: a 100-litre water tank and a 75-litre holding tank. The manual toilet does not discharge directly into open water, which is an important point for many buyers when choosing a cabin sailboat.
What equipment and electronics come with this cabin sailboat?
This Friendship 28 II is equipped with features that make staying on board and sailing straightforward. She includes shore power (220V) and a 12V onboard system, with battery charger, alternator and voltmeter. Two batteries are present with a total capacity of 300 Ah, which is convenient for those who like to anchor out for longer. For navigation and communication there are a depth sounder, compass, log/speedometer, VHF radio and wind meter on board. Heating is provided by hot-air heating, extending the season and noticeably increasing comfort in spring and autumn.
Outside, she is set up to make cockpit life enjoyable. Think of a sprayhood, cockpit table, cockpit tent and exterior cushions, supplemented with covers. Pulpit and pushpit seats, guardrails, swim ladder, fenders and lines complete the picture for those who like to moor neatly and step aboard comfortably. An anchor with chain and line is included. In addition, various inventory items are supplied, making her as a complete cruiser especially interesting for a buyer who wants to get on the water quickly.
What is known about maintenance and points of attention?
According to the information provided, the boat is in reasonable condition. She was last taken out of the water for maintenance in 2025, and antifouling was applied in the same year. No indications of osmosis have been reported. A known modification mentioned is that a new anchoring for the shroud chainplates has been installed. Documentation is available in the form of general information about instruments and the like. Anyone considering buying a Friendship 28 II knows that a viewing always helps to form your own impression of the finish, equipment and the condition of the vessel.
This Friendship 28 II combines a recognisable Koopmans design with a practical family layout and equipment suited to comfortable cruising. She invites relaxed days on the Frisian lakes, sporty reaches on more open water and cosy evenings in the cockpit. A GRP sailing yacht with character, ready for a next owner to give her new destinations.
VIEWING DAY INFORMATION
- The viewing day of this Friendship 28-II is on Saturday 22 August 2026 van 10:00 until 12:00 in Jirnsum (NL).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- We advise making use of the viewing day.
- The boat is in the water.
- This boat is delivered without a trailer.
- This boat is sold under general auction conditions.
- This concerns a public auction, which means that the purchase cannot be returned based on the legal right of withdrawal.
| Brand | Friendship |
| Type | 28-II |
| Length | 870 |
| Width | 285 |
| Depth | 120 |
| Clearance height | 1250 |
| Year of construction | 1991 |
| Material | Polyester |
| Number of sleeping places (fixed) | 4 |
| Number of sleeping places (extra) | 2 |
| Standing height indoors | 190 |
| Last antifouling treatment | 2025 |
| Hull shape | V-bottom |
| Control | Helm |
| Location control | Outside |
| Rudder | Single |
| Separate dining area | |
| Cooker | |
| Curtains | |
| Water tank capacity in liters | 100 |
| wastewater tank capacity in liters | 75 |
| Toilet | Manual |
| Does the toilet drain directly into the open water | No |
| Heating | Hot air |
| Self-draining cockpit | |
| Bilge pump | Manual |
| Is a trailer included? | No |
| Weight (kg) | 3500 |
| Anchor(s) | 1 |
| Anchor attachment | Chain Line |
| Windlass | N/A |
| Sprayhood | |
| Outdoor cushions | |
| Boat cover(s) | |
| Cockpit table | |
| Cockpit tent | |
| Push- and pulpit(s) | |
| Fenders and lines | |
| Sea rails | |
| Swimming ladder |
| Number of batteries present | 2 |
| Total battery capacity | 300 Ah |
| Battery charger | |
| Alternator | |
| Voltmeter | |
| Shore power | |
| 12V | |
| 220V |
| Number of masts | 1 |
| Mast material | Aluminum |
| Number of sails | 2 |
| State of the sails | Reasonable |
| Genoa | |
| Main sail | |
| Genoa reefing system |
Friendship 28 II comfortable cruising sailboat
Anyone looking for a pleasant-sailing GRP yacht with a proven design will find this Friendship 28 II an appealing candidate on BoatAuction. She was built in 1991 at Meijer yard and designed by Dick Koopmans Sr.—a name that for many sailors immediately brings to mind well-thought-out lines and fine sailing characteristics. The boat has always had her home port in Friesland and has been used as a true family boat for weekend trips, holidays and sporty sailing on inland waters, lakes and rivers. You can feel that character in her layout and equipment: practical, comfortable and focused on being together on board.
With a length of 8.70 metres, a beam of 2.85 metres and a draft of 1.20 metres, this Friendship 28 II is a manageable cruising yacht that still offers enough space for longer trips. Her V-shaped hull and single rudder, operated with a tiller from the cockpit, provide a direct and engaging helm feel. The air draft of approx. 12.50 metres makes her suitable for many Dutch cruising areas, while the self-draining cockpit adds to the sense of safety on deck.
Friendship 28-II now in the online auction. Anyone can bid up to and including 24 August 2026.
How does this Friendship 28 II sail on inland waters and the IJsselmeer?
She is known as a stable and calm sailor, even when the wind picks up. The design is made to sail to windward comfortably and move along briskly, without quickly becoming uncomfortable for crew or family. With her mainsail and genoa, supplemented by a genoa reefing system, you can easily adjust the sail area to the conditions. The condition of the sails is described as reasonable, which fits a boat that has been used for what she was built for: boating, sailing and making memories.
What is the comfort like on board and how many berths are there?
Inside, the boat offers a headroom of about 1.90 metres, making her notably comfortable in this length class. The accommodation is fitted out with a dinette, cooker and mattresses, making her suitable as a cruising yacht for couples, families or friends. There are four fixed berths and, in addition, two extra berths possible, giving you flexibility when someone wants to come along. Practical provisions have also been considered for longer weekends: a 100-litre water tank and a 75-litre holding tank. The manual toilet does not discharge directly into open water, which is an important point for many buyers when choosing a cabin sailboat.
What equipment and electronics come with this cabin sailboat?
This Friendship 28 II is equipped with features that make staying on board and sailing straightforward. She includes shore power (220V) and a 12V onboard system, with battery charger, alternator and voltmeter. Two batteries are present with a total capacity of 300 Ah, which is convenient for those who like to anchor out for longer. For navigation and communication there are a depth sounder, compass, log/speedometer, VHF radio and wind meter on board. Heating is provided by hot-air heating, extending the season and noticeably increasing comfort in spring and autumn.
Outside, she is set up to make cockpit life enjoyable. Think of a sprayhood, cockpit table, cockpit tent and exterior cushions, supplemented with covers. Pulpit and pushpit seats, guardrails, swim ladder, fenders and lines complete the picture for those who like to moor neatly and step aboard comfortably. An anchor with chain and line is included. In addition, various inventory items are supplied, making her as a complete cruiser especially interesting for a buyer who wants to get on the water quickly.
What is known about maintenance and points of attention?
According to the information provided, the boat is in reasonable condition. She was last taken out of the water for maintenance in 2025, and antifouling was applied in the same year. No indications of osmosis have been reported. A known modification mentioned is that a new anchoring for the shroud chainplates has been installed. Documentation is available in the form of general information about instruments and the like. Anyone considering buying a Friendship 28 II knows that a viewing always helps to form your own impression of the finish, equipment and the condition of the vessel.
This Friendship 28 II combines a recognisable Koopmans design with a practical family layout and equipment suited to comfortable cruising. She invites relaxed days on the Frisian lakes, sporty reaches on more open water and cosy evenings in the cockpit. A GRP sailing yacht with character, ready for a next owner to give her new destinations.
VIEWING DAY INFORMATION
- The viewing day of this Friendship 28-II is on Saturday 22 August 2026 van 10:00 until 12:00 in Jirnsum (NL).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- We advise making use of the viewing day.
- The boat is in the water.
- This boat is delivered without a trailer.
- This boat is sold under general auction conditions.
- This concerns a public auction, which means that the purchase cannot be returned based on the legal right of withdrawal.
| Brand | Friendship |
| Type | 28-II |
| Length | 870 |
| Width | 285 |
| Depth | 120 |
| Clearance height | 1250 |
| Year of construction | 1991 |
| Material | Polyester |
| Number of sleeping places (fixed) | 4 |
| Number of sleeping places (extra) | 2 |
| Standing height indoors | 190 |
| Last antifouling treatment | 2025 |
| Hull shape | V-bottom |
| Control | Helm |
| Location control | Outside |
| Rudder | Single |
| Separate dining area | |
| Cooker | |
| Curtains | |
| Water tank capacity in liters | 100 |
| wastewater tank capacity in liters | 75 |
| Toilet | Manual |
| Does the toilet drain directly into the open water | No |
| Heating | Hot air |
| Self-draining cockpit | |
| Bilge pump | Manual |
| Is a trailer included? | No |
| Weight (kg) | 3500 |
| Anchor(s) | 1 |
| Anchor attachment | Chain Line |
| Windlass | N/A |
| Sprayhood | |
| Outdoor cushions | |
| Boat cover(s) | |
| Cockpit table | |
| Cockpit tent | |
| Push- and pulpit(s) | |
| Fenders and lines | |
| Sea rails | |
| Swimming ladder |
| Number of batteries present | 2 |
| Total battery capacity | 300 Ah |
| Battery charger | |
| Alternator | |
| Voltmeter | |
| Shore power | |
| 12V | |
| 220V |
| Number of masts | 1 |
| Mast material | Aluminum |
| Number of sails | 2 |
| State of the sails | Reasonable |
| Genoa | |
| Main sail | |
| Genoa reefing system |
