28' Liberty Yachts 28 Cutter

1986 Liberty 28 Cutter Norma Jeane Solar/LiFePO4, New Main & Stack Pack, Ready to Cruise

Asking: $19,500 OBO
Location: Tampa, FL Racoon Creek Marina (MacDill AFB)
Showings: By appointment only (base access coordination required)

Overview
Norma Jeane is a classic Liberty 28 cutter heavy displacement, long keel, double-ender designed for serious cruising in a compact, manageable package. Liberty 28s have a strong reputation for offshore capability, comfort at sea, and simple, robust systems. This boat has been thoughtfully upgraded where it matters most for modern cruising: power, sails, comfort, and self-sufficiency.

She's sailing now and priced to reflect a couple of straightforward finishing items (bottom paint and dinghy outboard).

Why This Boat
If you're looking for a real cruising sailboat--not a marina condo--Norma Jeane offers a rare combination of classic offshore design and modern self-sufficiency upgrades. Shes ideal for a solo sailor or couple who values simplicity, durability, and range over size.

Showings & Access
Boat is located at Racoon Creek Marina on MacDill AFB. Viewings are by appointment only; base access must be coordinated in advance.

Specifications (Liberty 28 model)
LOA: 28'
Beam: 9'7"
Draft: 4'
Displacement: 12,000 lbs
Keel: Full / long keel
Rig: Cutter

Engine & Mechanical
- Perkins diesel, 30 HP
- Approx. 3,000 engine hours
- 40-gallon diesel tank
- 4 x 40-gallon water tanks (≈160 gallons total)

Electrical & Solar (Major Upgrade)
- 300W solar panel (new)
- Renogy Rover solar controller (new)
- 300Ah LiFePO4 house battery bank (new)
- Starter battery with independent solar charger (new)

*This setup supports extended off-grid cruising without a generator.

Sails & Rigging
- Zoom Sails mainsail (new)
- Stack pack sail bag (new)
- Genoa on roller furling
- Staysail on roller furling
- Standing rigging replaced in 2010

Navigation & Electronics
- Garmin navigation system
- Tiller pilot
- Uniden UM435 VHF radio (new)

Interior, Galley & Comfort
- Origo 3000 gimbaled alcohol stove
- Natures Head composting head
- Interior cushions (new)
- Cockpit cushions (new)
- Solar shower (new, in box)
- 11,000 btu air conditioner

Deck & Cockpit Gear
- Magma stainless steel cockpit grill
- 12 inflatable dinghy

Ground tackle:
- 2 claw anchors
- 100 chain
- 250 nylon braid rode

*Monthly bottom cleaning and zinc replacement

Known Needs (Reflected in Price)
- Dinghy outboard
- Hull and bottom paint due
- Running lights

*No known structural or mechanical issues beyond normal age-related cosmetics.

Slip Information (for planning purposes)
- On-base slip: $140/month (veterans, availability dependent)
- Typical Tampa Bay slips: $500/month (varies by marina)