THAT is one clean boat! 👌 I had the same issue with my anchor locker. I ended up just putting a through hole right next to the anchor locker with a rubber hose connecting the bottom of the locker and the through hole. However, I put the hole where I could drill it from the inside so the hole was actually about three above the waterline. Again, that is one good looking yacht.
Fun to take tours of boats and dream. I sail a Tanzer 22 at the moment and it's a great boat for me, but someday I hope to have something a bit bigger for longer cruises. The W28 looks amazing! I love the design layout. Skeg hung rudder, exterior chainplates, and a well thought out cabin....perfect for my sailing ground (Maine).
Beautiful vessel and an inspiration as I embark on a major refit of newly acquired W28 in Florida. Beautiful vessel and an inspiration as I embark on a major refit of newly acquired W28 in Florida. Beautiful vessel and an inspiration as I embark on a major refit of newly acquired W28 in Florida.
You've done a really thorough job of updating and making star white efficient, I would love to see you do another boat! Thanks again for your video, Deb from CT
Beautiful and well maintained/upgraded boat. What kind of paint did you use in the bilge? I saw you mention possibly having a new project, if this comes for sale I am looking for a special boat to take through the Caribbean and beyond.
Thanks for the complement. The bilges are painted with Interlux Bilge Coat paint. It is true, I will be investigating a new project boat in a couple weeks. If you are interested in Starwhite please send me an Email at StarwhiteW28@Gmail.com
I always chuckle when I hear someone say "I've heard ...." Usually, the information being quoted is from someone who heard from someone who heard it from someone else who knows someone else that said... Often when questioned, the person making the statement has no actual experience related to the issue. I can say that after thousands of miles and more than 20 years of sailing a W28 that I have never encountered any "pitching". But I have at times bashed into some unpleasant headwinds with breaking seas that resembled brick walls. That said, any boats motion thru the water is certainly affected by the sea conditions. Yes, a smaller boat will be more affected by sea conditions than a large boat. We can't change the sea conditions, but we can adjust our sails and/or heading.
In the main saloon, and throughout the boat, what was the best method to install the white, textured, fiberglass panels? I currently have removed my teak to brighten up overhead, and short of painting it, I'd like to consider my options. Your video #8 has been helpful.
I first cut and epoxied 1/4" x 2" strips of plywood to the overhead running athwartship & spaced every 20" or so. I also installed a strip midship running fore and aft down the center of the main cabin. Then cut the fiberglass panels to the correct sizes and shapes. The fiberglass panels are each roughly 20"x36". I wanted to keep the panel sizes easy to handle as I have found larger panels are awkward to deal with. I use 1/4"x 2" teak battens screwed to the plywood battens to hold the panels up. Per drilling the screw holes and using trim washers will prevent the teak battens from splitting.
My god have you done an amazing job on Starwhite! What a fantastic vessel!
Thank you very much!
A 28 footer with a true engine room! …and living space. Wow!!
Wow. Thats an incredible boat.
Thanks!
THAT is one clean boat! 👌 I had the same issue with my anchor locker. I ended up just putting a through hole right next to the anchor locker with a rubber hose connecting the bottom of the locker and the through hole. However, I put the hole where I could drill it from the inside so the hole was actually about three above the waterline. Again, that is one good looking yacht.
A real beauty certainly something to be very proud of Westsail for the win 🥇👍👍
Thank you!
Fun to take tours of boats and dream. I sail a Tanzer 22 at the moment and it's a great boat for me, but someday I hope to have something a bit bigger for longer cruises. The W28 looks amazing! I love the design layout. Skeg hung rudder, exterior chainplates, and a well thought out cabin....perfect for my sailing ground (Maine).
Thanks for your comments!
Just found your channel. Very thoughtful and well executed rebuild of this beautiful pocket yacht! Perhaps we'll see you out on the Sound
Geezus. This is what we all "think" our boat will look like, but never quite gets there. lol
Way to set the standards high, sir!
Very clean. Some great ideas as I prepare for the spring.
Awesome! Thank you!
I have never in my life, seen such a spotlessly clean sailing vessel. Awesome and truly impressive. BR from Germany, Tobias
Thank you very much!
I'm amazed at how large the engine compartment is on these things, rather than a tiny, congested cabinet as is common on a lot of boats.
Having all that room does make working on the engine much easier.
Beautiful boat.
Beautiful vessel and an inspiration as I embark on a major refit of newly acquired
W28 in Florida.
Beautiful vessel and an inspiration as I embark on a major refit of newly acquired
W28 in Florida.
Beautiful vessel and an inspiration as I embark on a major refit of newly acquired
W28 in Florida.
It will be frustrating at times but just keep going and one day you'll look around and realize, wow she's really looking good!
Thanks for the video Kevin . You get the trophy for the most organized chart table . All joking aside Starwhite looks fantastic .
Thank you kindly!
That is a BEAUTIFUL, take-you-anywhere vessel.
Congratulations (and I'm very jealous)
Thank you for the complement!
She's stunning!
Thanks for the complement.!
I enjoyed the tour.
You've done a really thorough job of updating and making star white efficient, I would love to see you do another boat! Thanks again for your video, Deb from CT
Thanks, I am considering another project boat...!
Wow, that is a clean well maintained vessel
Thanks!
Beautiful
What a cool layout. I could live in that one comfortably.
Thanks, she's quite comfortable!
A new Starwhite video always makes my day. Thanks Kevin!
Very nice
Thanks
Such a wonderful boat, impressive and useful. So clean, do you sail it
Yes I do!
Beautiful and well maintained/upgraded boat.
What kind of paint did you use in the bilge?
I saw you mention possibly having a new project, if this comes for sale I am looking for a special boat to take through the Caribbean and beyond.
Thanks for the complement.
The bilges are painted with Interlux Bilge Coat paint.
It is true, I will be investigating a new project boat in a couple weeks. If you are interested in Starwhite please send me an Email at StarwhiteW28@Gmail.com
I have heard a report that the WS 28 can be subject to pitching in a seaway. It is certainly a nice cruiser otherwise.
I always chuckle when I hear someone say "I've heard ...."
Usually, the information being quoted is from someone who heard from someone who heard it from someone else who knows someone else that said... Often when questioned, the person making the statement has no actual experience related to the issue.
I can say that after thousands of miles and more than 20 years of sailing a W28 that I have never encountered any "pitching". But I have at times bashed into some unpleasant headwinds with breaking seas that resembled brick walls. That said, any boats motion thru the water is certainly affected by the sea conditions. Yes, a smaller boat will be more affected by sea conditions than a large boat. We can't change the sea conditions, but we can adjust our sails and/or heading.
In the main saloon, and throughout the boat, what was the best method to install the white, textured, fiberglass panels? I currently have removed my teak to brighten up overhead, and short of painting it, I'd like to consider my options. Your video #8 has been helpful.
I first cut and epoxied 1/4" x 2" strips of plywood to the overhead running athwartship & spaced every 20" or so. I also installed a strip midship running fore and aft down the center of the main cabin. Then cut the fiberglass panels to the correct sizes and shapes. The fiberglass panels are each roughly 20"x36". I wanted to keep the panel sizes easy to handle as I have found larger panels are awkward to deal with. I use 1/4"x 2" teak battens screwed to the plywood battens to hold the panels up. Per drilling the screw holes and using trim washers will prevent the teak battens from splitting.
@@Westsail28 thank you for the response. This would allow the access I would need for electric, lighting and the sort. Thank you for the tips.
@@Even_Keeled You may also find video #20 helpful as it shows some of the backing strips in place.
She’s gorgeous. I want her
Thanks for the complement!
If you decide to sell the boat can you flick me an email, id take her off your hands and on some crazy adventures 😉
I am considering another project boat but have not made any decision at this time.
@@Westsail28 Definitely keen to chat with you if you make a decision..so just let me know 😊