Inboard cabin cruiser Ellis 28

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Overview
Designed by Ralph Ellis and built by Donald Ellis / Ellis Boat Company in 1986, this Ellis 28 is a solid-fiberglass semi-displacement motorboat updated for extended coastal use. A 305 hp (357 cu in) Mercury gasoline engine was installed in 2017. In 2021 the shelter roof was raised by 4 inches to increase headroom and several electronics and deck systems were upgraded.

Dimensions & Price
LOA 28' 4"
BEAM 9' 4"
DRAFT 3'
Headroom in shelter = 6' 4" to 6' 5"
Location: Ellis Boat Co, SW Harbor, Maine
PRICE: $55,000

ENGINE and SPEED INFORMATION

• 305 hp gas engine (357 cubic inch Mercury) replaced in 2017
• Freshwater-cooled engine (with saltwater heat exchanger)
• Max speed: 21.2 knots
• Cruise speed: up to 18.3 knots

ADDED IN 2021 or LATER

• Garmin GPSMAP® 8612 on swivel dash mount
• GMR™ 18 xHD radar on short mast
• Airmar bronze thru-hull transducer
• Garmin VHF 215 marine radio
• Captain’s seat and boarding ladder
• Windlass with helm and bow controls
• Battery charger

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

• SOLID fiberglass semi-displacement Ellis hull
• 4‑blade prop; rudder protected by full skeg
• Aluminum fuel tanks (twin, approx. 50 gal each)
• House and starting batteries
• 2-burner alcohol cooktop, refrigerator, sink
• Hot water and pressurized water system
• Teak trim and varnished cypress interior sheathing
• Heating via bus-heater system
• Bow pulpit with spotlight and bow rail; anchor with windlass (helm & bow controls)
• Removable St. Croix davits (tender not included)
• Enclosed head with Groco manual toilet; holding tank with deck pump-out and Y-valve
• Opening front windows and cabin Bomar hatch
• Teak & Holly cabin sole and shelter bar-height table

Notes
Specifications may vary. Information believed to be correct but not guaranteed. Listings are subject to prior sale, price changes or withdrawal.

Technical specifications

• Year: 1986
• Designer: Ralph Ellis
• Builder: Donald Ellis / Ellis Boat Company
• Model: Ellis 28
• LOA: 28' 4"
• Beam: 9' 4"
• Draft: 3'
• Headroom (shelter): 6' 4" – 6' 5" (roof raised +4")
• Engine: 305 hp gas (357 cu in Mercury) — replaced 2017
• Cooling: Freshwater cooled (with saltwater exchanger)
• Max speed: 21.2 knots
• Cruise speed: ~18.3 knots
• Fuel tanks: Aluminum, twin ≈50 gal each
• Drive/Prop: 4-blade prop; rudder protected by full skeg
• Hull: Solid fiberglass semi-displacement
• Electronics (2021+): GPSMAP 8612, GMR 18 xHD radar, Airmar bronze transducer, Garmin VHF 215
• Interior equipment: 2-burner alcohol cooktop, refrigerator, sink, hot & pressurized water
• Sanitary: Enclosed head with Groco manual toilet; holding tank with pump-out and Y-valve
• Heating: Bus heater system
• Other: Windlass (helm & bow), bow pulpit with spotlight, removable St. Croix davits
• Location: SW Harbor, Maine
• Asking price: $55,000