De Antonio D28 review
Boat · 27 ft (8 m) · Ibiza
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Key specs
- Builder
- De Antonio Yachts
- Model
- D28 Cruiser
- Length
- 27 ft (8 m)
- Guests
- 4
- Cabins
- 1
Verdict
The De Antonio D28 Cruiser is a compact, modern day cruiser with a practical 1-cabin layout, strong performance potential, and a sensible 8-passenger capacity. It stands out for its clean design and flexible engine options, but interior volume and cruising comfort are naturally limited by its size.
Pros
- +Modern, clean exterior styling
- +1 cabin and 1 bathroom add real overnight use
- +Twin 200 HP or up to 400 HP options provide strong pace
- +8-passenger capacity is good for its size
- +Compact draft suits coastal cruising and shallow anchorages
Cons
- −Interior space is limited compared with larger cruisers
- −Open-deck format reduces all-weather comfort
- −Fuel use will rise sharply with higher-power setups
- −Listed guest capacity in some sources is lower than the official rating
- −Not a family cruiser for long stays or rough-weather passages
The D28 Cruiser is the cabined version of De Antonio’s D28 line, with a 7.99 m official length, 2.99 m beam, and a layout that prioritizes clean deck space and a modern profile. Its design is more about style, efficient use of space, and easy day boating than maximizing enclosed volume.
On the water, the boat’s twin 200 HP setup gives it the feel of a fast, responsive cruiser, while published specs also show higher-power single-engine options up to 400 HP on the broader D28 platform. That should translate into lively acceleration and confident handling for coastal runs, although the light, compact format is still best understood as a performance dayboat rather than a heavy offshore cruiser.
For comfort, the single cabin, twin berth, and one bathroom make it usable for short overnight stays, and amenities such as air conditioning and Wi‑Fi improve livability. Still, cabin and storage space remain modest, so the boat is most convincing for couples or small groups doing day trips or weekends.
In value terms, the D28 Cruiser is appealing if you want a premium-looking compact yacht with genuine overnight capability and strong brand design. Its strengths are flexibility and style; its compromises are the expected ones for this class: limited living space, less weather protection than a closed cruiser, and operating costs that depend heavily on engine choice.
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