Westsail 28 Offshore Cutter

the engine start battery was new in 2020
the two 12V house battery ages are unknown
the cutlass bearing has a dripless shaft seal
the current engine hours are unknown

Cutter rigged Aluminium spars (1976) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2010)

2018 survey report indicates all sails in "Very Good Condition."

12 volt battery, 110 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power

Total length overall stem to stern: 35' 2"

The Westsail 28 is well regarded as a capable offshore cruising vessel with a number of notable voyages and circumnavigations to prove the concept. Designed by Herb David, NA in 1975, only 78 boats were ultimately built. The design is a classic double-ended type intended for offshore voyaging. The concept was refined by David to provide for improved performance and handling.
Naval architect Robert H. Perry has commented on the design as noted below:

“David has done two things in the hull design of the 28 that are distinct departures from the C.A. (Colin Archer) traditions. The keel is quite cut away forward and the garboards are not as hollow as the traditional model. The cutaway forefoot should give the 28 more maneuverability and a more responsive feel. The elimination of the hollow garboards should make the 28 better on the wind than her predecessors. The effect of this light turn at the garboards is to accentuate the actual fin area of the keel. The bigger the garboard radius, the less fin area of the keel. There is also a small advantage in the resultant stability of the yacht.”

Construction details and scantlings as noted by the Surveyor:

"The Westsail 28 hull is heavily constructed of hand laid molded fiberglass-reinforced plastic of varying thickness. The decks and cabin are is of fiberglass-reinforced plastic of sandwich construction with a marine plywood core. Interior furnishings are constructed of marine plywood. Supporting bulkheads, longitudinal supports and cabin furnishings are of well laminated marine plywood and aid in the internal framing and structuring of the vessel. Each is laminated to the hull along its respective lengths. The hull to deck seam is formed as a strong bulwark. The seam is fiberglass overlapped, bonded, sealed and mechanically fastened.

The keel is a 'traditional' full keel with internally placed ballast of approximately 4,000lbs. The ballast material is sealed from behind and above. The stern mounted rudder is attached to the keel by way of FRP gudgeons and bronze pintles. The rudder is constructed of fiberglass reinforced plastic with a closed cell type foam core. Through-hulls, shaft log and propeller are of bronze alloy. The propeller shaft is of quality stainless steel (Aquamet). All sea valves are of the ball or seacock type. The propeller is a fixed three blade bronze alloy cruising type."

Materials for tankage:
Fuel tank is aluminum;
Water tanks are stainless steel;
Holding tank is plastic

Waterline Boats / Boatshed did not independently verify capacities and measures, which are reported from seller-provided information and/or literature.

This well found cruising sailboat features a traditional layout with a private forward cabin.

Below decks the vessel provides sleeping accommodations in two general cabin areas. Well forward is the chain locker access followed by a deep forward stateroom which may also be used as a sail storage area. Here there is berthing in two berths convertible to a queen berth. Below and around the berthing is storage cabinets and storage locker bins. A Dickinson Newport propane cabin heater is mounted on the aft bulkhead to starboard. Two opening ports and an overhead hatch provide light, ventilation, and access to the deck. A teak door provides separation from the main cabin.

Aft to starboard is a full head with an electric marine toilet and pressure water to the sink with ample storage in lockers and drawers. To port is a hanging locker and drawers.

Aft in the main salon is the galley to port and a convertible dinette to starboard.

The dinette features a "U" shaped settee with a high-low table to convert into a large double berth. Behind the settee you will find ample storage in compartments and shelving.

The galley is equipped with a Dickinson two-burner propane cooktop including a butcher block top, a deep sink with pressure water, and plenty of storage in drawers and lockers and a below counter ice box.

Aft of the galley is a large chart table located forward of a comfortable quarter berth. This navigation station features a large pull out drawer for charts and plotting tools. The radio and a 406 Mhz EPIRB are convenient to this station. Located here as well is the Raytheon GPS Chartplotter.

Access to the bilge is provided through a removable teak hatch in the cabin floor. Behind the removable teak companionway ladder is access to the engine and mechanical space.

Special Note: You will notice in one of the 360 photos it shows that the head liner in the head compartment is missing. The seller expects to have it re-installed prior to a completed sale.