Westerly Merlin 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ed Dubois·1984 – 1990·~151 hulls·Westerly Marine Ltd.
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
27.06' · 8.25 m
Displ.
7,694 lbs · 3,490 kg
First year
1984

The Westerly Merlin 28, introduced in 1984, represented a significant shift in design philosophy for the prolific British builder Westerly Marine Construction. Commissioned to replace the aging fleet of smaller cruisers, the Merlin was penned by the renowned naval architect Ed Dubois. Unlike the sturdier, slower designs of the 1970s, the Merlin 28 aimed to blend the builder’s hallmark interior volume with the more sophisticated hull lines and improved windward performance associated with Dubois's racing pedigree. The model enjoyed a successful production run until approximately 1992, eventually evolving into the Merlin 29. While the brand "Westerly" is often associated with the custom composite builder in Santa Ana, California, in the context of highperformance racing, the Merlin 28 is firmly a product of the UKbased production era that dominated the European family cruising market for decades.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 17,453
Ask, not sold · 25 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
13
25 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-9.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United Kingdom (88.0%) · Italy (8.0%) · Germany (4.0%)

Recent Listings

13 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Westerly Merlin 28 listings span 3 countries. United Kingdom leads with 22 listings (88.0%), followed by Italy and Germany.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

25 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 16,151221188.0%
Italy$ 17,477228.0%
Germany$ 20,944104.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 2828.5'$ 25,0003612
Westerly Merlin 28You are here$ 17,4532513
Hunter 28.528.42'$ 12,750205
Marlow-Hunter 2828.01'$ 17,990157
Saffier 2828.18'$ 40,724136
Mirage 2827.5'$ 10,095138
Sabre 28-228.42'$ 14,000124
CS 36 Merlin36'$ 47,900105
Jeanneau First 2828.21'$ 11,577105
Islander 2827.92'$ 5,80072

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Westerly Merlin 28 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Westerly Merlin 28 over the past 12 months is $17,453. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Westerly Merlin 28 sailboats are for sale?+
13 Westerly Merlin 28 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 25 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Westerly Merlin 28 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Westerly Merlin 28 has decreased by 9.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Westerly Merlin 28 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Westerly Merlin 28 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (88.0%), Italy (8.0%), Germany (4.0%).
05Do Westerly Merlin 28 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Westerly Merlin 28 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 3.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Westerly Merlin 28?+
Comparable models include Catalina 28, Hunter 28.5, Marlow-Hunter 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.