Westsail 28

Location: Panama | Flag: Delaware, USA

Description

Introducing SV Lucy, a classic 1976 Westsail 28 designed by Herb David, a proven bluewater cruiser built tough with 1-inch hand-laid fiberglass—truly built like a tank. Lovingly maintained and upgraded over the years, SV Lucy has been a home and reliable passage maker for her owners, carrying them from Mexico through Central America. Whether you're looking for a liveaboard, an adventure vessel, or a compact ocean-capable yacht, SV Lucy delivers serious capability in a manageable size. The standout feature: an unusually spacious engine room for a 28-footer, easily accessed via a cockpit hatch.

Specifications

• Make/Model: Westsail 28

• Designer: Herb David

• Year: 1976

• Hull: Hand-laid fiberglass

• LOA: 28’3”

• LWL: 23’5”

• Beam: 9’7”

• Draft: 4’4”

• Ballast: 4,200 lbs

• Displacement: 13,500 lbs

Engine

• Engine: Westerbeke 30B3, 3-cylinder diesel (30 HP)

• Engine Hours: ~6500

• Cruising Speed: 4 knots

• Max Speed: 5 knots

• Transmission (New): 2022

• Straight Shaft: Original

• Cutlass Bearing: Replaced in 2024

• PSS Shaft Seal: New in 2022

Tanks

• Fuel: Diesel

• Water: 74 gallons

Accommodations

• Cabins: 1

• Sleeps: 2–4

• Interior: Full teak finish, teak flooring, grey Sunbrella upholstery (new 2022)

• Salon Table: Wood

• Head: 1 (no shower)

• Lighting: All LED

• Cabin Fans: 4 Caframo

• Lockers/Cabinets: 2 hanging lockers, 2 cabinets

Galley

• Refrigerator: Frigoboat keel-cooled with new evaporator (2023)

• Sink: Small stainless

• Stove/Oven: 2-burner stove with oven

• Countertops: Custom salon table finish

• Saltwater Pump: Manual

Sails and Rigging

• Mainsail: 1 in good condition, plus original (fair condition)

• Staysail: Good condition

• Spinnaker: 1 small symmetrical

• Genoa: 130% Rolly Tasker (new 2021)

• Mast: Original aluminum, 10m / 30’

• Bowsprit: 6' new (2019)

• Standing Rigging: 10 years old stainless

• Running Rigging: Good condition

• Sail Cover: Sunbrella (2019)

• Traveler: Original

• Winches: 2 Lewmar + 6 bronze winches

Navigation & Electronics

• GPS/Chartplotter/Depth: Garmin GPSMap 498

• Autopilot: 2 Raymarine tiller pilots

• VHF: Standard Horizon GX 2100 AIS (not working)

• SSB Radio: Icom IC-M710

• Compass: Plastimo Contest

• Battery Monitor: Xantrex Link20

• Inverter: 1000w

• Charger: Xantrex

• Solar: 2x 120W ALTe panels

• Shore Power: 30 ft cord

• Alternator: Generic

Deck & Onboard Equipment

• Primary Anchor: Rocna 30 lbs

• Chain/Rode: 210' of 10mm chain + 210' rope

• Secondary Anchor: Bruce + emergency rode

• Windlass: Manual (needs service or replacement)

• Dinghy: Walker Bay 8 rigid

• Dinghy Engine: New 2024 Yamaha 2HP

• Dodger: New (2022)

• Hatch Covers: 2 UV covers

• Winch Covers: Yes

• Tiller Cover: Yes

• Deck Shower, Bimini, Davits: Not installed

• Fishing Gear: Included

Safety Equipment

• Life Vests: 4

• Flares, Medical Kit, Bell, Fog Horn: Yes

• Manual Bilge Pump: Yes

• Electric Bilge Pump: Rule 800 GPH

• Emergency Tiller: Yes (spare tiller)

• Drogue: Jordan Series (new)

• Tools & Spares: Extensive

Refit History

• 2019: New bowsprit, roller furler, frontstay, babystay

• 2020: Bottom completely stripped, 3 layers barrier coat; cockpit hatch and deck drains updated

• 2022: New transmission, PSS shaft seal, upholstery, dodger

• 2023: New evaporator plate (Fridge)

• 2024: New cutlass bearing

Sailing History

Launched in 2017 in San Carlos, Mexico. Sailed the Sea of Cortez, then Puerto Vallarta. Offshore trial to Isla Socorro (700nm). Continued through Central America to Panama. Original plan was a Pacific crossing—paused due to COVID. Now selling due to shifting personal interests and travel.

Special Features

• Engine Access: Exceptional engine room access via cockpit hatch – unique for a 28’ yacht.

Condition Disclosure

No structural accidents or major damage. No collisions, delamination, or dismasting. As a 1976 vessel, age-related wear and expected maintenance is ongoing. Solid, safe, and seriously capable.