Westerly Merlin 28 Bilge Keel
With aft cabin
- Boat REF# · 351117
- Length · 8.25m
- Year · 1985
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Bilge
- Sleeping berths · 7
- Engine · 1 x diesel 18hp, Bukh DV20 ()
- Lying · Essex
Extra Details
| Designer | Ed Dubois |
|---|---|
| Builder | Westerly Yachts |
| Lying | Essex |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 18hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Bukh DV20 () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 bladed fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
Engine last serviced, in April 2025
Refurbished engine, unknown year
Dimensions
| Length | 8.25m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 7.20m |
| Beam | 3.02m |
| Draft Min | 1.06m |
| Draft Max | 1.06m |
| Displacement | 3,500kg (7,717.5lbs) |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Kemp - Slab () Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Kemp - Furling () |
Spinnaker and pole
Storm jib
The standing rigging has been professionally inspected, in this ownership
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Bilge |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Insurance survey available, from February 2026
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 7 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 3 |
| No. of single berths | 1 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
New top loading fridge, in 2025
Wallas diesel heater (will require servicing, as not used in this ownership)
Seatoilet replaced in this ownership
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Drapes | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
New top loading fridge, in 2025
Wallas diesel heater (will require servicing, as not used in this ownership)
Seatoilet replaced in this ownership
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sprayhood | |
|---|---|
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(CQR type)
Barlow winches
Recent anchor chain
Cockpit cushions
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Wind | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Depth sounder |
Autohelm 1000 tiller pilot
Garmin GPSMap 451 chatplotter
Garmin fishfinder
Clipper wind, requires cups replacing
Clipper depth sounder
Furuno GPS
Safety Equipment
| Fume detector | |
|---|---|
| Liferaft |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
Fire extinguishers and fire blanket
Liferaft, requires servicing
Broker's Comments
Boatshed Essex are pleased to be presenting this tidy Westerly Merlin, which is a contemporary-styled yacht with spacious accommodation and good performance, with the Westerly's renowned solid quality built to Lloyds standards.
Down below the accommodation is comfortable; with 6 berths, in two separate cabins and the saloon making the third double. The saloon and galley are roomy, perfect places for relaxing on the boat and enjoying meals afloat, with a navigation station. Also with a separate roomy heads with sink. Perfect for families, or as a first cruising boat.
If you are looking for a spacious, coastal cruiser that presents with plenty of space on deck and below, with a good specification and easy to sail, then this boat should be considered.
If you would like more information please contact our office and we would also be pleased to organise a personal viewing, or answer any questions you may have.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
Since 2009
Why are you selling her?
Have purchased another boat
Where have you sailed her?
East coast and rivers, Holland and France