Merlin 28 westerly


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The Merlin 28 westerly is a 27.08ft fractional sloop designed by Ed Dubois and built in fiberglass by Westerly Marine Construction Ltd. between 1984 and 1990.

151 units have been built.

The Merlin 28 westerly is a moderate weight sailboat which is under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.

This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.

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Main features 73%


Model Merlin 28 westerly
Length 27.08 ft (60%) the closest to 28.20 ft
Beam 9.92 ft (86%) the closest to 9.78 ft
Draft 5 ft
Country United Kingdom (Europe)
Estimated price $ 0 ??

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Ratios 85%


Sail area / displ. 13.80 (77%) the closest to 14.12
Ballast / displ. 38.82 %
Displ. / length 261.98
Comfort ratio 22.72 (93%) the closest to 22.56
Capsize 2.01

Hull 34%


Hull type Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder
Construction Fiberglass
Waterline length 23.58 ft (34%) the closest to 25.16 ft
Maximum draft 5 ft
Displacement 7694 lbs
Ballast 2987 lbs
Hull speed 6.51 knots

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Rigging


Rigging Fractional Sloop
Sail area (100%) 335 sq.ft
Air draft 0 ft ??
Sail area fore 0 sq.ft ??
Sail area main 0 sq.ft ??
I 0 ft ??
J 0 ft ??
P 0 ft ??
E 0 ft ??

Engine


Nb engines 1
Total power 20 HP
Fuel capacity 21 gals

Accommodations


Water capacity 20 gals
Headroom 0 ft
Nb of cabins 0
Nb of berths 0
Nb heads 0

Builder data


Builder Westerly Marine Construction Ltd.
Designer Ed Dubois
First built 1984
Last built 1990
Number built 151