Question 1

What are the specs of the WESTSAIL 28?

Accepted Answer

The WESTSAIL 28 has the following specifications: 28.25ft LOA, 9.58ft beam, 4.33ft draft, 13,500lb displacement, 4,199.8lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Cutter. Keel: Full/Long.

Question 2

Who built the WESTSAIL 28 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Westsail Corp. (USA), designed by Herb David, first built in 1975, with production ending in 1979, 78 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the WESTSAIL 28 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The WESTSAIL 28 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 41.26, which means it is very comfortable in a seaway, suitable for extended offshore passages. The capsize screening ratio is 1.61, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the WESTSAIL 28?

Accepted Answer

The WESTSAIL 28 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 13.45, which indicates a more conservative sail plan focused on comfort over speed. The displacement to length ratio is 464.39, making it a heavy displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a WESTSAIL 28?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a WESTSAIL 28 is estimated at $1.3K – $3.4K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a WESTSAIL 28 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the WESTSAIL 28 (28.25ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.3K – $3.4K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 28.25ft boat: Florida: $5,100-$13,600/year. California: $4,700-$11,900/year. Massachusetts: $3,600-$7,900/year + $1,100 winter storage. New York: $3,600-$9,900/year + $1,100 winter storage. Maryland: $3,400-$6,100/year. Texas: $2,000-$6,100/year. Washington: $4,100-$8,800/year. Michigan: $2,000-$4,400/year + $1,100 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,100-$6,100/year. South Carolina: $4,400-$8,500/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $4K to $22K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a WESTSAIL 28?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the WESTSAIL 28 (28.25ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $5,100-$13,600/year. California: $4,700-$11,900/year. Massachusetts: $3,600-$7,900/year + $1,100 winter storage. New York: $3,600-$9,900/year + $1,100 winter storage. Maryland: $3,400-$6,100/year. Texas: $2,000-$6,100/year. Washington: $4,100-$8,800/year. Michigan: $2,000-$4,400/year + $1,100 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,100-$6,100/year. South Carolina: $4,400-$8,500/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the WESTSAIL 28?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 2 issues reported for the WESTSAIL 28 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in hull, deck, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the WESTSAIL 28.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a WESTSAIL 28?

Accepted Answer

When buying a WESTSAIL 28, SailPages.com has compiled 2 model-specific issues reported by owners across hull, deck. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the WESTSAIL 28 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the WESTSAIL 28?

Accepted Answer

The WESTSAIL 28 has the following rig dimensions: I=35ft (foretriangle height), J=17ft (foretriangle base), P=31.5ft (mainsail luff), E=11.3ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 489.7 sq ft. Jib area: 297.5 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the WESTSAIL 28 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The WESTSAIL 28 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 28.25ft LOA, comfort ratio 41.26, capsize ratio 1.61, SA/disp 13.45. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	28.25 ft
LWL	23.5 ft
Beam	9.58 ft
Draft	4.33 ft
Displacement	13,500 lb
Ballast	4,199.8 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.5 kn

Iforetriangle height	35 ft
Jforetriangle base	17 ft
Pmainsail luff	31.5 ft
Emainsail foot	11.3 ft
FLforestay	17 ft
Mainsail	489.7 sq ft
Jib (100%)	297.5 sq ft
Spinnaker	505.8 sq ft

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