[1][2][3] Production of the boat was commenced in 1972 by Tanzer Industries of Dorion, Quebec.

[1][4] The Tanzer 28 is a small recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fibreglass, with wood trim.

It has a masthead sloop rig, a transom-hung rudder and a fixed fin keel.

[2] In a review Michael McGoldrick wrote, "The Tanzer 28 is a well built boat with what could be the largest interior of any production 28 foot sailboat anywhere.

The floor plan of this boat doesn't do justice to the amount of space found in its main cabin.