Westsail 28 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Cutter

LOA

28.25' · 8.61 m

Displ.

13,500 lbs · 6,123 kg

First year

1975

The Westsail 28 was introduced in 1975 as a strategic response to the shifting economic landscape of the mid1970s. While the Westsail Corporation’s flagship 32footer had achieved legendary status, rising petroleum costs and inflation had pushed it beyond the reach of many entrylevel cruisers. To maintain its market share, the company commissioned naval architect Herb David to design a more compact, affordable alternative that retained the brand’s "goanywhere" DNA. Unlike the Westsail 32, which was a derivative of classic Colin Archer lines, the 28 was a cleansheet design that aimed to rectify some of the larger boat’s handling quirks while maintaining a heavydisplacement, doubleended aesthetic. Only 78 hulls were produced before production ceased in 1979, making it a rare and coveted find for sailors seeking a true "pocket" bluewater voyager.