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 |