Boatshed Essex are pleased to be presenting this tidy Westerly Merlin, which is a contemporary-styled yacht with spacious accommodation and good performance, with the Westerly's renowned solid quality built to Lloyds standards. Down below the accommodation is comfortable; with 6 berths, in two separate cabins and the saloon making the third double. The saloon and galley are roomy, perfect places for relaxing on the boat and enjoying meals afloat, with a navigation station. Also with a separate roomy heads with sink. Perfect for families, or as a first cruising boat. If you are looking ... read more

i bought Molly in 2022, i believe as her 3rd owner and will be sad to see her go. each year we have crossed the irish sea and cruised up to the far northwest of scotland. she is an excellent, reliable and forgiving boat that has looked after us as novices. the only reason we are selling her is to move onto a bigger boat more suited to our needs. 1990 bilge keeled transom hung rudder yacht. benefits from Selden full batten mast system for stress free hauling up/down of mainsail; all lines lead back to cockpit, ideal for short handed/ solo sailing. the autohelm 2000 tiller pilot has coped ad... read more

Lovely Day Sailer ready to enjoyEXCELLENT DAY SAILER IN LOVELY CONDITION £13950. Ashore at Baltic Wharf and being prepped for the 2026 season by the very knowledgeable Owner. 'Morning Star' is a very well-maintained, lightly used, Westerly Merlin Special Edition which can be summarised as a 'little big yacht'. Significant expenditure and improvements by this Owner include: new sprayhood to match the colour of the recent lazy-jacks bag, matching dodgers; lightly used Merlin cruising chute; new UV edging strip; etc. New Harken main sheet system. Cockpit and fore-deck re-painted. Also, recent re... read more

Our Westerly Merlin 28 Spellbound of Narnia fin keel is for sale! She is a perfect starter boat, easily handled from the cockpit, even by one person. 2 brand new batteries fitted in June 2026 and sails are in great condition, cleaned and repaired professionally in March 2026. Details: Make: Westerly Model: Merlin 28 Heads: 1 Water tank size: 80 Litres Engine Make: Bukh Horsepower: 24 Engine hours: 290 Drive Type: Shaft drive Fuel Type: Diesel Fuel Tank Size: 80 Litres Location: Gosport Year: 1985 LOA: 28.71 ft Keel: Fin Keel Rigging: Done in 2017. Kemp sails, in-mast furlin... read more