Westerly commissioned Ed Dubois, with an eye on the higher performance side against previous westerly models such as the Konsort. Smaller than a Konsort, the Merlin has a better interior in quality and layout, with a good sized double aft berth. This particular Merlin has been updated over the last few years, 2006 New Engine & Rigging, 2010 New Mast and Main These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered. Register with Boatshed to see 73 extra photos of this Westerly Merlin 28 . This Westerly Merlin 28 has been personally photographed and view... read more

Designed by Ed Dubois and built to have the edge over the popular Konsorts, both in performance and accommodation layout, the Westerly Merlin, although slightly smaller in length and beam, has a modern feel to it, looks good and is practical too. This fin keeled example has all the control lines leading aft to a deep and generous cockpit, the non slip deck is easy to move around and the sail cover and spray hood have been recently renewed. The accommodation benefits from both a fore and aft cabin, a separate heads compartment, a nav table complete with a Yeoman chart plotter (for those of us ... read more

Remarks : The Westerly Merlin is a fast comfortable cruiser. She sleeps 6 in comfort and has plenty of storage for extended cruises. Alizarin has a good inventory and is a clean example of these safe and reliable cruising yachts. Accommodation : The Merlin sleeps 6 .The forward cabin is of a good size and has useful storage. The saloon seats 6 around the dinning table and sleeps two on separate berths. The aft cabin offers a comfortable double cabin with amble storage. The heads has storage space and hanging space for wet ... read more

This is a special edition Merlin with fin keel and sugar scoop stern and very nicely presented she is. She was last out of the water in July 2019. I was struck by the intelligent use of space in this latter day Westerly: double aft cabin (7 berths in all), good chart table and practical galley which includes a spacious 240v/12v fridge. All soft furnishings appeared clean and unmarked. Her owner, a marine professional, has installed a shore power ring main as well as a couple of other handy refinements. Her Volvo engine started from cold immediately and purred. The roller furler, foresail and m... read more

3 CABIN LAYOUT, LOTS OF UPGRADES, JUST REDUCED! Built in 1985. GRP construction with white hull and deck, aft cockpit, tiller steering, twin bilge keels, fractional sloop rig, 7 berths in 3 cabins with standing headroom. BUILDER: Designed by Ed Dubois and Built by Westerly Marine Construction Ltd. Sail number GT6. DIMENSIONS: LOA 28' 8" (8.7m) LWL 23’7” (7.2m) Beam 9' 10" (3.0m) Draft 3' 5" (1.1m) Headroom 6' 0"+ 1985, Westerly Merlin 28, twin keel, superstructure PROFESSIONALLY RE-SPRAYED 2012/3, nicely presented with 6/7 berths in 2 cabins plus saloon, standi... read more

The Westerly Merlin is a modern twin keeled cruiser from Westerly Yachts Offering a good amount of space below with a fair cruising speed, she is an easy boat to handle and is rewarding to sail, With her bilge keels she can also enjoy the benefit of using drying moorings, harbours and sandy beaches. Internally there is a double cabin aft to port , 2 single settee berths in the main saloon, one of which can convert to a double. The galley is to port with a chart table opposite and forward there is a separate double berth cabin. The heads, which are an ample size, are located starboard aft. Belo... read more