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1987 Westerly Merlin 28

sail used Listed 26 days ago
£6,750
via David Morris Yacht Brokerage
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Specifications

Make Westerly
Model Merlin 28
Year 1987
Length 28.7ft (8.7m)
Beam 3.02m
Draft 1.01m
Hull Material grp
Engine Volvo Penta D1-20 19hp diesel engine with 632 hours
Fuel Type diesel
Engine Hours 632
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Model D1-20
Engine Power 19 hp

Equipment & Extras

lwl
23'7" (7.19m)
displacement
3490 kgs

Market Position

Priced below 100% of similar listings

Based on 26 comparable Westerly sail

Seasonal Pricing

Boats like this are typically 51.1% cheaper in May

Balanced market

Balanced market for Westerly Merlin 28. Neither buyers nor sellers have a clear advantage.

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Description

1987 Westerly Merlin 28 FOR SALE, twin keels, Volvo Penta D1-20 19hp diesel engine installed around 2007, serviced annually. Mainsail, furling Genoa and Spinnaker all renewed in around 2007. 7 berth interior layout with 2 cabins plus the saloon, chart table, heads and separate galley. Great value family boat. Built in 1987. GRP construction with white topsides and superstructure, twin bilge keels, self draining aft cockpit with tiller steering, 7 berth internal layout in 3 cabins with standing headroom, masthead Bermudan sloop rig.

Change History

2 events tracked

Spec updated: engine_details (Volvo Penta D1-20 19hp diesel engine -> Volvo Penta D1-20 19hp diesel engine with 632 hours)

via David Morris Yacht Brokerage

2 weeks ago

New listing appeared

via David Morris Yacht Brokerage

3 weeks ago

Financing Calculator

Financing Calculator

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£
15% (£1,013)
10% 50%
6.9%
4.9% 9.9%
Monthly Finance Payment
£66
£5,738 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292
Insurance £8
Maintenance £15
Fuel £67
Running costs subtotal £381/mo
True Monthly Cost
£447
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 15% Running costs 85%
Total Interest
£2,221
Total Cost (finance)
£8,971

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Boat location
Heybridge, Essex

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£6,750
Listed by David Morris Yacht Brokerage Direct
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Deal Score

Great Deal 10/10

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26 comparable boats found. Market range: £7,500 to £59,950

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