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

LOA:8.61 m / 28.25 ft

Rigging Type:Cutter

Hull Type:Long keel w/trans. hung rudder

S.A. (reported):44.13 m² / 475.01 ft²

Draft (max):1.32 m / 4.33 ft

Displacement:6123 kg / 13498.89 lbs

Ballast:1905 kg / 4199.80 lbs

S.A./Disp.:13.45

Bal./Disp.:31.11

Disp./Len.:464.39

Construction:FG solid hull/ply sandwich deck

Last Built:1979

Designers:Herb David

LWL:7.16 m / 23.49 ft

Sail Boat Calculation

Definitions

Comfort Ratio:41.26

Capsize Screening Formula:1.61

Rig And Sail Specs

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I:10.67 m / 35.01 ft

S.A. Fore:9.6 m / 31.50 ft

E:3.44 m / 11.29 ft

S.A. Fore:27.64 m² / 297.51 ft²

S.A. Main:16.53 m² / 177.93 ft²

S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles)44.17 m² / 475.44 ft²

Auxillary Power Tank

Make:Volvo

Type:Diesel

Fuel:136 L / 35.93 gals

Accomodations

Water:299 L / 78.99 gals

Contributions

Builders:Westsail Corporation (USA)

Designers:Herb David

FAQ

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.