Dale 28

Designed for the Sea — Built for Life

Every DALE 28 is designed and crafted by the expert team at the Dale Nelson yard in Pembrokeshire, a region celebrated for its challenging waters—the perfect testing ground for vessels engineered to excel in the harshest conditions. Ada Wren exemplifies this legacy, offering unrivalled seakeeping, performance, and handling, whether you are exploring coastal waters or venturing further offshore.

This vessel features Dale Nelson’s iconic hull in light grey and a white superstructure, complemented by Flexi Teek decking on the cockpit sole, steps, side, and foredeck—providing both timeless beauty and exceptional durability.

Combining world-renowned craftsmanship with robust engineering and elegant design, the DALE 28 Ada Wren is an exceptional expression of maritime sophistication. 

The DALE 28 range is celebrated for its DALE Nelson hull design, which provides remarkable handling, stability, and performance in all weather conditions. With its timeless aesthetic and uncompromising build quality, this vessel seamlessly merges practicality with the finest maritime craftsmanship—a hallmark of Dale Nelson boats.

Everything DALE in twenty-eight feet, the finest luxury cruiser in a complete configuration, no wish remains unfulfilled! All the finest materials! Built with so many numerous extras and with no expense spared.  Hull colour discreetly light grey, large cockpit covered with flexiteek flooring as well as the bathing platform and the side deck. Wheelhouse with hatches and side-opening windows and fully opening doors to aft of wheelhouse. Saloon with seating, refrigerator in the saloon, wooden floor in saloon and lower cabin, galley with sink and Wallas stove, toilet room with shower, railing, cleats, mast, bathing ladder, trim tabs Lenco, bow thruster, joystick Volvo docking, 230V shore supply, 12V socket, anchor windlass electric, deck wash, stern shower, heating, searchlight, windshield wiper, compass, Garmin multifunction instrument, two Garmin chartplotters with GPS display, depth gauge, boat data, etc., radar, first registration May 2021, officially accepted and successfully tested October 2021, delivered to Switzerland, next to no use due to owner’s circumstances and stored in heated showroom until re-imported to UK 2024 with all service work kept up to date. Little used in UK for limited to non UK resident’s UK summer holiday period. Now back with us and ready to go for new season ahead with owner looking to another DALE to continue their boating. An absolutely virtually “as new” hardtop cruiser!

Why Choose Ada Wren?

This stunning DALE 28 offers a rare opportunity to own a vessel that exemplifies the finest in British boatbuilding. With its robust engineering, luxurious interior, and advanced navigation systems, Ada Wren is ready for immediate adventures—whether exploring serene coastal waters or tackling more demanding offshore passages.

Built by a shipyard renowned for creating vessels with legendary seakeeping abilities, Ada Wren delivers on every level. This is more than just a boat; it’s a testament to craftsmanship, performance, and enduring value.