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The Merlin 28
Designer:
Ed Dubois
Keel:

Fin / Twin

Cockpit:

Aft

LOA (feet):
28' 8''
LWL (feet):
23' 7''
Beam (feet):

9' 11''

Draft (feet):
5' 0'' / 3' 4''
Displacement (lb):
7,694
Ballast (lb):
2,987 / 3,329
Berths:
7
Heads:
1
Rig:
Sloop
Fuel (ltr):
81
Main (sq. feet):
208
No. 1 Genoa (sq. feet):
236
No 1 Jib (sq. feet):
129
Sail ID:
MN
Water (ltr):
76
Built:
1984 - 1990
Number Built:
151

The Definitive Guides to the Westerly Models by David Brooke-Smith

David Brooke-Smith ran Westerly Brokerage in the 80’s and 90’s, subsequently working for Michael Schmidt and Partner when they took over the business. Over the years he has written about most of the Westerly models for WOA. These guides are reproduced by kind agreement of David Brooke-Smith and Michael Schmidt & Partner Ltd.

The Merlin 28 is featured in: The Storm and Merlin

 

Reviews in UK Yachting Magazines
Date/Issue No. Magazine
Issue 90 Sailing Today
January 1985 Yachting Monthly
December 1997 Yachting Monthly
May 2004 Yachting Monthly A-Z
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