Westsail 28

The westsail 28 is a 28.25ft cutter designed by herb david and built in fiberglass by westsail corporation (usa) between 1975 and 1979., 78 units have been built..

The Westsail 28 is a very heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a heavy bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

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The Westsail 28 is a design in efficiency.....

.....stout enough to handle anything, and beautiful enough to make the eyes turn of even the most hardened racer.

Only 78 28's were produced making them a gem in the clorox bottle world of todays boats. The 28 can get you there now.........

Spec's -Westsail 28 construction manual:

LOA: 28'3”  

Beam: 9'7”   

Draft: 4'4”    

Displacement: 13,500 lbs

Ballast: 4,200 lbs   

Sail Area (working sails): 545 sq. ft.

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Westsail 28

Marketed as an alternative to the pricier Westsail 32, this compact cruiser is capable of offshore voyageing

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The 1975 sales brochure described the Westsail 28 as a world cruiser and the boat lived up to that promise. Although only 78 hulls were built, far fewer than the impressively popular Westsail 32, most of the small cruisers are still sailing the far-flung corners of the globe. 

The history of the Westsail 28 is tied to the United States economy in the mid-1970s when Middle East crude oil prices were skyrocketing and families hoping to purchase a cruising boat were looking for affordability.

Bill Crealock’s Westsail 32 took off like wildfire and for many years reigned as the ideal family cruising boat at a time when that lifestyle choice was just emerging. Westsail continued to produce the 32-footer, but the company was unprofitable due to rising costs of material and labor.

The spike in oil prices affected the availability of gasoline, heating oil and other petroleum products, including fiberglass resin. As the scarcity increased, the United States government imposed purchasing quotas and boatbuilders were left scrambling for resin. At Westsail, foremen purportedly were forced to buy black-market resin. Although the Westsail 32 was selling, many sailors requested a slightly smaller and less expensive boat. The Westsail 28 was the answer. 

Naval architect Herb David, who later designed a series of Lancer sailboats and luxury motoryachts, was hired to make it happen. Bailey “Bud” Taplin, hired by Westsail in the early 1970s, became the company’s general manager and kept Westsail 32s churning off the assembly line. Westsail opened a plant in North Carolina to meet the demand. 

In 1974, Hans Weerman replaced Taplin and the following year the first Westsail 28s were splashed. Production continued into 1979, but the soured economy and traditional business practices took their toll long before the last Westsail 28 hull was molded. In 1977, Westsail declared bankruptcy. Weerman bought the company, financed by his Dutch relatives, and renamed it Westsail International. But it only survived two years. By 1979, the game was up. Weerman’s financiers closed the business and sold off the molds along with the equipment.

P & M Worldwide, a small laminating firm in Perris, California, owned by Ed Parker, bought the Westsail 32 and 39 molds at auction. Jomarco, a boatbuilding company in Santa Ana, California owned by Don Jones, purchased molds of the Westsail 42 and 43. An investment group acquired the Westsail 28 molds and shipped them to Mexico but no boats were built. According to Taplin, who lives in Cosa Mesa, California, those molds were laid out next to a tortilla factory between Guaymas and San Carlos, Mexico, and chickens had taken up residence inside them.

First impressions

The Westsail 28 looks exactly like what it is: a compact, rugged, no-nonsense cruising boat capable of offshore sailing. The 28-foot cutter looks more like a 35-footer because of the bowsprit and, in most cases, a self-steering vane bolted to the canoe stern. The boat has a full keel with encapsulated ballast and a transom-hung rudder. Together these features, coupled with round, bronze portals and a series of beefy chainplates bolted to the hull exterior give the Westsail 28 a distinctly salty appearance. The boat seems to take its inspiration from the Norwegian-style double-ended cutter and at first glance might be mistaken for Crealock’s Westsail 32.

Construction

Before the first few were off the production line, 700 pounds of lead was added as ballast, increasing the total displacement from 9,500 to 13,500 pounds, making the boat sit a bit deeper in the water. The sail area was increased from 480 to 545 square feet.

The hull was constructed of hand-laid fiberglass. The hull flange was improved to help secure the hull to the plywood-cored deck and the rudder was enlarged on later models. Most of the boats were factory-finished, but some were released as kit boats that could be customized by hired craftsmen.

What to look for

Prospective buyers should look for signs of aging. After all, the earliest hulls are now more than 40 years old. It’s likely that the original gelcoat has been recoated, but crazing may still be evident. Inspect the chainplates and turnbuckles for wear, an easy task since they’re bolted to the hull exterior. Examine the bowsprit for stress cracks since it supports a tensioned forestay. Delamination is always a possibility in any deck with a plywood core. In many cases, the original Volvo engine will have been replaced, but any auxiliary powerplant warrants a close inspection for worn belts and hoses, metal cracks, leaking gaskets, oil drips and telltale exhaust color. 

The cockpit is designed to stay dry despite the lack of coamings, which makes seating less comfortable. The bridgedeck helps to ensure seaworthiness by keeping water out of the cabin. However, it also reduces the amount of foot room. The traveler is bolted across the bridgedeck. On most boats, the sheets are led back to the cockpit. Sturdy stanchions and bow and stern pulpits are evident. Halyards have dedicated winches. The tiller extends deeply into the cockpit space and provides efficient steering.

Arizona residents Steve and Lulu Yoder, owners of the 1976 Westsail 28 Siempre Sabado, removed the boom from the staysail to make room on the small foredeck. 

“We rigged it to be self-tending without the boom so sailing with the staysail was still extremely easy. At nighttime during a passage, we would invariably put a reef in the main, roll up the jib and set the staysail. We would lose a few knots but if things turned ugly during the night, we were ready,” he said. 

Belowdecks there’s plenty of storage space but living quarters are tight. The Yoders said the V-berth  was most comfortable for sleeping, and they ended up using the pilotberth for storage. In order to prepare their boat before they sold it, they removed every item unrelated to actual sailing. 

“We filled 40 storage tubs,” Steve Yoder said. “I looked at the pile of tubs and then looked at the boat and can’t imagine how I could possibly put all that stuff back aboard and still have room for two people to live.”

Yoder, whose boat was factory-finished, said the boat lacks adequate space to stow bulky items such as a  life raft, dinghy or fenders.

“The stuff invariably ends up on deck, which is too bad as there’s precious little deck to use in the first place,” he said.

A mahogany and teak interior provides a warm glow. Headroom tops out at just over 6 feet and the boat carries 79 gallons of fresh water. From the companionway, the port side features a pilotberth tucked under the cockpit next to a small navigation station and an efficient galley. The galley has a shallow stainless sink and alcohol stove. On the starboard side, there’s horseshoe-shaped dinette with drop-down table that can be converted into a double berth and easily accommodates two adults. The head with toilet, sink and shower, separates the dinette from the V-berth and chain locker. 

Since some 28s were kit boats, the make and model of the engine can vary. Engines found in these boats today include the original 13-horsepower Volvo MD11HD diesel as well as the replacement 21-horsepower, three-cylinder Universal M-25 diesel and the Westerbeke 30B-3 diesel. 

“The access would be stupendous for any boat, but for a 28-foot it’s absolutely amazing,” Yoder said. 

The fuel tank holds 36 gallons. According to Yoder, his Westerbeke with a full fuel tank has a range of 700 miles, calculating consumption at one quart per hour at 4.5 knots.

“There’s already ample food storage so, with a couple jerry cans of diesel, a watermaker, and decent wind, this little boat can take one person or a couple anywhere.”

Although the boat has many admirers, the Westsail 28 is generally perceived as slow underway and some owners say it tends to hobbyhorse in adverse sea conditions. Admirers contend the boat is highly maneuverable with a surprising ability to sail close to the wind. One critic commented that the boat performs poorly downwind. 

“Once the wind is aft of the beam, I love to furl the main, leave the staysail rolled up and just let the genoa out. She’d just pull us along like a team of sled dogs for miles,” Yoder said.

Often compared to the Pacific Seacraft Orion 27, the Southern Cross 31 and the Bristol Channel Cutter 28, the Westsail 28 is an affordable, modest-sized, ruggedly-built cutter capable of offshore sailing with a crew of two or three.

westsail 28 sailboat data

LOA 28’3”; LWL 23’6”; Beam 9’7”; Draft 4’4”; Displ. 13,500 lbs.; Ballast 4,200 lbs.; Sail area 545 sq. ft.

SAILING's Value Guide (5-star rating system)

PRICE:   The price of a Westsail 28 can range from $26,000 to $32,000.   ★★★

DESIGN QUALITY:   Designed by naval architect Herb David, the Westsail 28 was seen by most sailors as a tradeoff if they could not afford the larger Westsail 32. The cutter has lovely lines and overhangs. The boat features a bowsprit and a canoe stern with transom-hung rudder.  ★★★

CONSTRUCTION QUALITY: The Westsail 28 was constructed of hand-laid fiberglass. The high quality puts the boat among the most seaworthy, compact and rugged offshore cruisers ideal for a crew of two or three. The Westsail 28 was also available as a kit boat, which is indicated by the letter “K” in the first four digits of the hull number.  ★★★

USER-FRIENDLINESS:   The Westsail 28 is a joy to sail and able to point higher than expected. Its diminutive size makes anchoring in tight spots less challenging and its relatively shallow draft allows entry to coves and bays where deeper keel vessels dare not venture.  ★★★

SAFETY:   If safety can be measured partly by solid construction, then the Westsail 28 should leave the owner’s mind at ease. The boat is fitted out with heavy-gauge standing rigging and a cockpit designed to shed water. Deck space is narrow between the cockpit and bow, making sail changes more difficult. Teak grabrails are on the coachroof.  ★★★

TYPICAL CONDITION :   The Westsail 28 features robust construction and it tends to be maintained by owners who sail offshore and know the value of keeping things shipshape.  ★★★

REFITTING:  Refitting depends on whether the boat was entirely factory-built or a kit. Westsail parts and original manuals are available. Owners note that the traveler must be relocated aft to accommodate 

a dodger.  ★★★

SUPPORT: Westsail 28 owners will find support at the Westsail Owners’ Association at www.westsail.org/ws28 and Westsail Parts, www.westsailparts.com , which was started by Bud Taplin, aka Mr. Westsail, who was the company’s longtime production manager.   ★★

AVAILABILITY: Westsail Corporation built 78 Westsail 28s between 1975 and 1979. In spring 2016, at least six were for sale in the United States and a seventh in Sonora, Mexico, close to the United States border.  ★★

INVESTMENT AND RESALE:   The boats hold their value and are in demand by sailors who intend to go offshore or coastal sail in all weather conditions. When new, the Westsail 28 sold for $27,950, which isn’t much more than the average asking price of a used one today.  ★★★

Overall SVG Rating:   ★★★

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WESTSAIL 28 Detailed Review

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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of WESTSAIL 28. Built by Westsail Corporation (USA) and designed by Herb David, the boat was first built in 1975. It has a hull type of Long keel w/trans. hung rudder and LOA is 8.61. Its sail area/displacement ratio 13.45. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Volvo, runs on Diesel.

WESTSAIL 28 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about WESTSAIL 28 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the westsail 28.

WESTSAIL 28 was designed by Herb David.

Who builds WESTSAIL 28?

WESTSAIL 28 is built by Westsail Corporation (USA).

When was WESTSAIL 28 first built?

WESTSAIL 28 was first built in 1975.

How long is WESTSAIL 28?

WESTSAIL 28 is 7.16 m in length.

What is mast height on WESTSAIL 28?

WESTSAIL 28 has a mast height of 9.6 m.

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Basic specs..

The boat is typically equipped with an inboard Volvo Penta MD11HD diesel engine at 13.0 hp (9 kW), which gives a max speed about 3.5 knots.

The fuel tank has a capacity of 136 liters (35 US gallons, 29 imperial gallons).

Sailing characteristics

This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.

What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?

The capsize screening value for Westsail 28 is 1.61, indicating that this boat could - if evaluated by this formula alone - be accepted to participate in ocean races.

What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?

The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.5 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.

The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for Westsail 28 is about 140 kg/cm, alternatively 784 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 140 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 784 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.

Sailing statistics

This section is statistical comparison with similar boats of the same category. The basis of the following statistical computations is our unique database with more than 26,000 different boat types and 350,000 data points.

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Bluewater Sailboat – Westsail 28

Also called: w28.

The Bluewater Sailboat Westsail 28 is the younger sibling of the wildly popular Westsail 32, a yacht that grabbed the American public’s attention with the “cruising life.” Westsail needed a new boat to replace the entry spot by the middle of the 1970s, when demand for the Westsail 32 was at an all-time high. 

A hearty little offshore cruiser fully prepared for 2 to 3 to cruise trouble-free around the world, the Westsail 28 was launched to fill this in 1975. 

The boat did make several appearances at boat displays on the West Coast, where it was marketed as a complete build ex-factory and then as a kit set (check the first four digits of the hull number for a K)

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  • LOA: 35′
  • LOD: 28′ 3″
  • LWL: 23′ 5″
  • Beam: 9′ 7″
  • Draft: 4′ 4″
  • Displacement: 13,500 lbs.
  • Ballast: 4,200 lbs. (lead)
  • Sail Area: 545 sq.ft.
  • Bridge Clearance: 40′ 0″
  • Engine: Volvo MD11HD 13hp Diesel
  • Fuel: 36 US. Gal.
  • Water: 79 US. Gal.
  • Designer: Herb David
  • Builder: Westsail Corporation
  • Year Introduced: 1975
  • Year Ended: 1979
  • Total Built: 78

A compact Design

The smaller boat, however similar in appearance and detailing to the Westsail 32, is a complete redesign by Herb David and comes with a number of significant improvements. The rig has a higher aspect ratio, the front sections of the keel are significantly chopped away, which improves maneuverability, and the garboards are less hollow, which aids in her tracking toward the wind.

In contrast to the Westsail 32, the resulting boat is more maneuverable, has a more responsive helm, and has a slightly smoother ride (something the Westsail 32 suffered from). Expect 110-mile days from her given size, but in the wrong seaway, she has a reputation for hobbyhorsing.

The Ideal Cruising Structure

Early sailboats differ from later ones in certain ways because design modifications were made as they were being manufactured. The total displacement increased from 9,500 pounds to 13,500 pounds after the first six or so boats, when 700 pounds of ballast were added. With the additional weight, the boat’s overall draught increased to 4 feet 4 inches and caused it to sit 4 inches lower in the water. To make up for this, more canvas was added, increasing the space from 480 square feet to 545 square feet. Additionally, a boomkin was added near hull number 20, and the rudder was increased in size. In contrast to the over 800 Westsail 32s that are still in existence, a total of only 78 boats were built before the molds were sold in 1979 and moved to Mexico.

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1976 Westsail 28

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  • Rola is Factory Finished. Yanmar (360hrs), 27 HP, marine diesel engine. Kanzaki gearbox. Propeller. Vetus water injected muffler. Analog instrumentation-tachometer, fuel gage & engine hour meter. 30 gallon fuel tank. Compass, depth sounder, autopilot, LCD Radar, VHF Radio, GPS. iPad with US and Canada Charts. Wallas diesel stove top and heater. Adler Barbour 12V Cold Machine refrigeration. Mainsail, trysail, genoa, jib, storm staysail, ballooner. 4 Anchors. Port of Poulsbo Washington, US. $25,000.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

  • SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

From BlueWaterBoats.org :

The Westsail 28 is the smaller sibling to the incredibly successful Westsail 32 , a boat that captured the imagination of the American public with the “cruising life”. By the mid in 1970s when demand for the Westsail 32 was in overdrive, the pricing had crept up enough that Westsail needed a new boat to fill the entry spot. The Westsail 28 was launched to fill this in 1975 and was described as “a hearty little offshore cruiser perfectly outfitted for 2 to 3 to cruise trouble free around the world” . The boat made a number of appearances to boat shows along the West Coast and was offered as a complete build ex-factory and later also in kit set form (look for a K in the first 4 digits of the hull number).

Though similar in looks and detailing to the Westsail 32, the smaller boat is a ground up redesign by Herb David and features a number of key improvements. The rig has a taller aspect ratio, the keel is noticeably cut away in the forward sections improving her manoeuvrability, while the garboards are less hollow which help her track closer to the wind.

The resulting boat in comparison to the Westsail 32 is more manoeuvrable with a much more responsive helm and the ride is a tad drier (something the Westsail 32 suffered from). In relation to her size she is faster – expect 110 mile days, but in the wrong seaway she is known to hobbyhorse.

Some of the early boats differ from later ones as design refinements were made while they were rolling out. After the initial six or so boats, 700 pounds was added to the ballast and the total displacement went from 9,500 pounds to 13,500 pounds. With the extra weight the boat sat 4 inches lower in the water bringing the total draft to 4 feet 4 inches. Extra canvas was added to compensate, going from the original 480 sq.ft. to 545 sq.ft. The rudder was also enlarged and around hull number 20 a boomkin was added. In total only 78 boats were produced before the molds were sold in 1979 and shipped to Mexico, a far cry from the 800+ Westsail 32s in existence.

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COMMENTS

  1. WESTSAIL 28

    40 to 50 indicates a heavy bluewater boat; over 50 indicates an extremely heavy bluewater boat. Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam^1.33), where displacement is expressed in pounds, and length is expressed in feet. Capsize Screening Formula (CSF): Designed to determine if a boat has blue water capability.

  2. Westsail 28

    The Westsail 28 is a 28.25ft cutter designed by Herb David and built in fiberglass by Westsail Corporation (USA) between 1975 and 1979. 78 units have been built. The Westsail 28 is a very heavy sailboat which is under powered. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized.

  3. Westsail Owners Association

    So the Vicks hired Herb David, a local designer, to come up with a 28' Westsail. The company began offering the 28 from a miniature model and finished design drawings in the summer of 1976 at the base price of just under $28,000. It was at first only available as a complete boat, and about a year later in kit form.".

  4. Westsail 28

    The Westsail 28 is the smaller sibling to the incredibly successful Westsail 32, a boat that captured the imagination of the American public with the "cruising life". By the mid in 1970s when demand for the Westsail 32 was in overdrive, the pricing had crept up enough that Westsail needed a new boat to fill the entry spot.

  5. Used Boat Notebook: Westsail 28

    The Westsail 28 looks exactly like what it is: a compact, rugged, no-nonsense cruising boat capable of offshore sailing. The 28-foot cutter looks more like a 35-footer because of the bowsprit and, in most cases, a self-steering vane bolted to the canoe stern. The boat has a full keel with encapsulated ballast and a transom-hung rudder.

  6. Westsail 28 Sailboat Specs Details Specifications Beam Draft

    The purpose of this website is to provide you with specifications and details on the Westsail 28 Sailboat. Key characteristics such as draft, beam, length overall, length over the deck, and other specs have been included. LOA: 35'. LOD: 28'. LWL: 25'. Beam: 9'7". Draft: 4'4". Displacement: 13,500 lbs. Ballast: 4,200 lbs.

  7. WESTSAIL 28: Reviews, Specifications, Built, Engine

    If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of WESTSAIL 28. Built by Westsail Corporation (USA) and designed by Herb David, the boat was first built in 1975. It has a hull type of Long keel w/trans. hung rudder and LOA is 8.61.

  8. Westsail 28 Sail Data

    Complete Sail Plan Data for the Westsail 28 Sail Data. Sailrite offers free rig and sail dimensions with featured products and canvas kits that fit the boat. ... Sailboat Data ; Westsail 28 Sail Data ; Westsail 28 Sail Data. Pinit. SKU: X-SD-6242 . Quantity discounts available . Quantity Price; Quantity -+ Add to Cart . Details. Details. LWL 23 ...

  9. 1977 Westsail 28

    USCG documented 1977 Westsail 28 designed by Herb Davis was introduced as the little brother of the highly successful Westsail 32. Though similar in looks, the 28 is a ground up redesign featuring a taller aspect ratio rig, greater cut-away keel with a much finer entry for improved maneuverability that can sail closer to the wind and is a dryer boat in general.

  10. Review of Westsail 28

    The DL-ratio for Westsail 28 is 464 which categorizes this boat among 'heavy cruisers'. Heavy Light 1% 0 50 100. 1% of all similar sailboat designs are categorized as heavier. A heavy displacement combined with smaller water plane area has lower acceleration and is more comfortable. SA/D (Sail Area Displacement ratio)

  11. Sailboat Restoration

    Changes & Improvements in the re-fitting of a 40 year old Westsail 28. Video #1 is the introduction to the series. The videos show many structural modifica...

  12. Bluewater Sailboat

    The Westsail 28 is younger sibling of the popular Westsail 32, a yacht that grabbed the American public's attention with "cruising life."

  13. Westsail 28 boats for sale

    Used Westsail 28 1 listing. Find Westsail 28 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Westsail boats to choose from.

  14. How 'Slow' Is a West Sail 28 ?

    A good sailor will sail any boat well, including a Westsail 28. As for pointing, about 40 degrees is about the best one can do. The wet snail appelation is a quip sung by folks who've never sailed one---it's bullsh*t spouted by salesmen. For a boat its length, there's a lot of storage but personally I find boats that size a bit claustrophobic.

  15. 1976 Westsail 28

    From BlueWaterBoats.org:. The Westsail 28 is the smaller sibling to the incredibly successful Westsail 32, a boat that captured the imagination of the American public with the "cruising life".By the mid in 1970s when demand for the Westsail 32 was in overdrive, the pricing had crept up enough that Westsail needed a new boat to fill the entry spot.

  16. Boat: 1978 Westsail 28

    The 1978 Westsail 28 sailboat has a fiberglass hull and has an overall length of 28.25 feet (sometimes referred to as LOA). The width (or beam) of this craft is 97 inches. This boat is rigged as a Cutter. The sail area for the sailboat is 545 square feet. The displacement for the boat is approximately 13500 lbs.

  17. 1978 Westsail 28 Cutter for sale

    1978 Westsail 28. If you're in search of a nicely equipped sailboat check out Neptune's Toy! This boat is equipped with numerous features starting with a new 25 HP Beta diesel engine. New prop, cutlass bearing, coupler and dripless shaft, plus ( 2 )12 volt Marine batteries. Self steering wind vane and new standing rigging.

  18. Westsail boats for sale

    Westsail boats for sale on YachtWorld are offered at a range of prices from $21,900 on the relatively lower-priced models, with costs up to $229,000 for the more sophisticated, luxurious yachts. What Westsail model is the best? Some of the most widely-known Westsail models now listed include: 32, 28, 33, Center Cockpit Cutter and Cutter.

  19. 1976 Westsail 28 Offshore Cutter

    From BlueWaterBoats.org: The Westsail 28 is the smaller sibling to the incredibly successful Westsail 32, a boat that captured the imagination of the American public with the "cruising life". By the mid in 1970s when demand for the Westsail 32 was in overdrive, the pricing had crept up enough that Westsail needed a new boat to fill the ...

  20. 1976 Westsail 28

    From BlueWaterBoats.org:. The Westsail 28 is the smaller sibling to the incredibly successful Westsail 32, a boat that captured the imagination of the American public with the "cruising life".By the mid in 1970s when demand for the Westsail 32 was in overdrive, the pricing had crept up enough that Westsail needed a new boat to fill the entry spot.