TOPAZ - Express - For Sale

The ExpressbyTOPAZis a 28 ft (8.53 m)motor yachtwith a 10 ft (3.12 m) beam, built on afiberglass and plastic hullwith a fiberglass deck. Twin Volvo inboard diesel power delivers a 24 kn (27.62 mph) cruise and 29 kn (33.37 mph) top end. Represented by Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales, it’s a compact platform optimized for efficient day runs.

Selecting a Express

Choosing the Expresssuits owners who value straightforward diesel reliability, predictable handling, and efficient performance in a compactmotor yacht. With a maximum draft of 8.202 ft (2.5 m), planning routes and berths should account for depth, while the 200 gal fuel capacity supports longer days underway. For guidance on fit, equipment review, and inspections, coordinate with Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Features of the Model

• Performance tuned for utility: cruise at 24 kn and sprint to 29 kn
• Propulsion: twin Volvo inboard diesels for balanced thrust and maneuverability
• Construction: fiberglass and plastic hullpaired with a fiberglass deck
• Practical capacities: 200 gal fuel and 30 gal fresh water for day cruising
• Compact footprint: 28 ft LOA and 10 ft beam for versatile slip options

Technical Specifications

• Builder: TOPAZ
• Model: Express
• Category: motor yacht
• Hull: fiberglass and plastic; Deck: Fiberglass
• Length Overall (LOA): 28 ft (8.53 m)
• Beam: 10 ft (3.12 m)
• Draft (max): 8.202 ft (2.5 m)
• Engines: 2 x Volvo, Inboard, Diesel
• Cruising Speed: 24 kn (27.62 mph)
• Max Speed: 29 kn (33.37 mph)
• Fuel Capacity: 200 gal
• Water Capacity: 30 gal

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and to schedule a showing of the ExpressbyTOPAZ, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our brokerage can also advise on comparableTOPAZlistings and guide surveys, negotiations, and closing.

Questions and Answers

Q: What is the cruising speedandtop speedof theExpress? A: TheExpresscruises at24 kn (27.62 mph)and reaches a29 kn (33.37 mph)top speed.

Q: What enginespower this model? A: It is powered bytwin Volvo inboard dieselengines — 2 x Volvo, Inboard, Diesel.

Q: What are the fuelandwater capacities? A: The model carries200 galof fuel and30 galof fresh water.

Q: What is the draft, and how does it affect mooring? A: Maximum draft is8.202 ft (2.5 m); plan moorings and routes with adequate depth to accommodate this.

Q: Who can assist with purchaseandinspection? A: Andrey Shestakov and Shestakov Yacht Sales will coordinate viewings, surveys, and purchase of theExpressbyTOPAZ.

Owner Experience Review

Owners and charter operators use the ExpressfromTOPAZin a wide range of roles, from offshore sportfishing and paid charters (with 32'–40' hulls, including a noted 38' charter operation) to family weekending and near‑coastal cruising. Resale listings and survey records show examples spanning from 1980 through the mid‑2000s, reflecting a long production presence.

On the water, a published review of the 32 Expressreports planing in roughly four seconds, a top speed of 35.9 mph, and a comfortable cruise around 31 mph with useful range. Reviewers credit the boat’s knife‑sharp entry for slicing through head seas and delivering a smoother ride than earlier pocket express designs, and they also note reduced deck noise—described as among the quietest in its class.

Below, the layout is set up for practical weekending: an L‑shaped dinette to starboard (about three seats), galley and head opposite, and a large double V‑berth, finished with traditional joinery and solid workmanship. A raised cabin sole improves 360° visibility and frees up working and engine‑room space underfoot. Maintenance notes in listings and surveys commonly cite twin Cat 3126 installations with routine major items (aftercooler upgrades, 1,000‑hour services), occasional electronics issues on aging boats (e.g., a lower helm GPS that would not power up), and construction featuring solid fiberglass below the bootstripe with balsa‑cored topsides/deck that merit inspection around hardware. One survey summarized the vessel as basically structurally sound and suitable for its intended near‑coastal cruising role.

Pros and Cons

• Knife‑sharp entry and low deck noise yield a smoother, quieter ride in head seas than many express boats.
• Planes in about four seconds with a comfortable cruise near 31 mph and a top around 35.9 mph.
• Weekender‑friendly interior with L‑shaped dinette, opposite galley/head, large V‑berth, and a raised sole for 360° visibility.
• Balsa‑cored topsides and deck require careful inspection and sealing around hardware to prevent moisture intrusion.
• Aging electronics may need attention, as one survey noted a lower helm GPS that would not power up.
• Common Cat 3126 setups involve scheduled items like aftercooler upgrades and 1,000‑hour services.

Comparison with Other Models