1977 Westsail 28
LOA
8.53m (28.0ft)
Beam
2.90m (9.5ft)
Displacement
5,443kg (12,000lbs)
Year
1977–1983
Manufacturer
Westsail
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 8.53 m | 28.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 7.01 m | 23.0 ft |
| Beam | 2.90 m | 9.5 ft |
| Draft | 1.37 m | 4.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 11.50 m | 37.7 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,443 kg | 12,000 lbs |
| Ballast | 2,268 kg | 5,000 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 34.0 m² | 366 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Cutter | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Full | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 20.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 151 L | 39.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | |
| Cabins | 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | William Crealock | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
11.16
Underpowered — needs more sail area for displacement
Ballast Ratio
41.7%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.66 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
36.3
Comfortable — good for extended cruising
About the 1977 Westsail 28
The Westsail 28 is a compact and heavily built offshore cruiser sharing the design philosophy of the famous W32. William Crealock's full-keel design provides exceptional directional stability and a comfortable motion at sea.