reserved. Sold by: 311dvds (607 ratings) 75% positive over last 12 months. The oldest boat was built in 1975 and the newest model is Photo 14 By the numbers, her hull speed works out at 7.2 knots but she'll more often manage a consistent 6 knots while cruising. In the early years, often sailed by beginners on badly setup rigs, boat speed was often lacking and she was ridiculed as the Wet-snail 32 among the bluewater sailing fraternity, however some of this reputation has been shrugged off in recent years. There is so much hyperbole and derision surrounding these boats that it is hard to really tell where the truth starts and the emotion ends. Otherwise, well assume youre OK to continue. There's robust outboard chain plates and an outboard rudder protected by extra fiberglass and a large bronze shoe casting should she scrub the bottom. She was re-powered in 1992. Sailing Thailand - Launching a Westsail 32 - Ep# 150 Routes of Change 19.1K subscribers Dislike Share 3,447 views Nov 13, 2021 Captain Lejoy and I get his newly purchased Westsail 32 in the. Proven through the years as being built for ocean travel, or comfortable for coastal cruising as well. Josette is her original name and she has spent most all of her life in fresh water. She recently had the following engine work accomplished: New head gasket, two new exhaust valves, injector service, new, 1978 Ingrid Bluewater 1974 Westsail 32, The Boat is in good condition. nelsonyachts.net Ericson 32 1986 $42,500 Sydney 32 2003 Call Westsail 32 Sloop 1971 $32,500 Santana 30/30 1983 $24,000 Cal 9.2 1981 $18,500 Piver 26 Trimaran 1969 $12,000 LIST YOUR BOAT AND KEEP IT ON THE HARD FOR ONLY $4/FT./M0 . You can opt out or. The Westsail 32 has a reputation for getting cruisers where they want to go, though not very quickly. Josette is her original name and she has spent most of her life in fresh water. According to most owners this is falsely deserved. This is a rare example of an incredibly well-maintained Corbin 39, one of the most rugged and popular ocean-going cruising boats around. * Email The galley area is a great work space for any type of cooking. The hull to deck join with its substantial bulwark is strong, though not impervious to leaking. The Westsail 32 was a production fiberglass sailboat built between the years of 1971 and 1980. The Bow Sprit was completely rebuilt 3 years ago. Curmudgeon at Large- and rhinestone in the rough, sailing my Farr 11.6 on the Chesapeake Bay, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, PHRF New England - Handicapping - Base Handicaps, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. In a general sense, the Westsail 32 pretty closely based on the Atkin's designed 'Eric'. She's generally credited for starting the cruising boom of the 1970s which brought "the cruising life" out of the fringes and into the mainstream. With kits owners could add any option they felt they wanted including ballast, bulkheads, rigging, etc. According to most owners this is falsely deserved. Designed by Bill Crealock as a heavy displacement double ender for long distance cruising, this boat is the epitome of seaworthiness; built strong and heavy with huge interior volume. Great choice! Westsail 32 for sale. Further; later models had a 3 hawse pipe added midships that eliminated much of water entering the cockpit. deep-vee. The boat gained a reputation for weather helm. The Westsail 32 is to sailboat cruising what the 21-window Volkswagen van is to land travel - it set off the popular movement for thousands of people who wanted to cruise the world. Below the waterline she has a long full keel with deep v-sections forward keeping her stable in the rough. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. They have a strong following amongst those that love them and they are the butt of jokes by people who dont. Photo 1 The cutter rig gives plenty of options on all points of sail and she's an easy boat to single-hand. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more! The hull shape is descended from the double-ended pilot and rescue boats designed by the Norwegian naval architect Colin Archer. Read more. Producer Randy Leasure - Tortuga W32 and Director Michael Toubassi are filming a historical documentary of the Westsail Corporation and Westsail sail boats. A cutter rig sits on top with a bowsprit forward and on some boats a boomkin astern. The new company became Westsail Corporation and the new boat was dubbed the Westsail 32. Westsail 32 Cutter 35,157 * 10 m / 1981 Savannah, Georgia, United States Sale Pending Sunshine Cruising Yachts Westsail 32 36,792 * 10 m / 1975 La Paz, Mexico La Paz Yacht Sales In-Stock Westsail 32 31,477 * 10 m / 1975 Oriental, North Carolina, United States Sale Pending St. Barts - Oriental, NC Contact Seller Westsail 32 Shipmaster 129,998 * A well-known example is Satori, a Westsail 32 which was abandoned during the famous 'Perfect Storm', but which survived undamaged despite being washed up on shore. sellers and professional boat dealers. [12], The Westsail's seaworthiness is attested by many stories of groundings, rollovers, and even collisions with freighters survived by the boats. average price of $100,000. To reference an independent authority, PHRFNE, Please post similar pictures for a better performing cruising sailboat in similar wind conditions. The 3/4 bulkheads are marine plywood and tabbed to the hull with fiberglass. radar, GPS, VHFAIS, EPIRB, SS bow sprit. Photo 11 new features or featured sailboats. Although the company restarted under new management, the financial problems continued, and Westsail Corporation ceased operation finally in 1981. Some owners report the wetness comes from the cockpit seats being flush with the side decks, so any water channeling down the side deck is likely to wet your bottom (some custom boats have this problem solved with a cockpit coaming). (I have loved having the boat, but I am busy with other things, so my priorities have changed.) Solar When sailed well the Westsail 32 can surprise. 1975 Westsail 32 Cutter Many a Westsail 32 has carried their adventure seeking crews to distant shores and,whether they be near or far,& - If you are in the market for a cutter, look no further than this 1975 Westsail Westsail 32, just reduced to $35,000 (offers encouraged). Often this is a result of owners overloading their boats. Honolulu Yacht Brokerage International LLC, YachtWorld.com, 1221 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131, USA. Down below, theres an enormous interior volume, definitely one of the largest and most livable interiors for 32 feet. The hull and deck were built by Blue Water Boats in Washington state and it is reported that these are the same builders that build the Nordic Tugs. Ground tackle: 53 LB CQR, 45 LB CQR, 45 LB Danforth With her old-world style she's a good looking boat with a sheer line reminiscent of the Crealock's famousWestsail 32. Thank you. The Ingrid 38, from the pen of William Atkin, is a heavy displacement bluewater ketch derived from Colin Archer's famous double ender designs, which in turn were inspired by Viking boats renowned for their heavy weather characteristics. And also below the waterline, she has a long full keel with deep v-sections forward keeping her stable in the rough. The ballast is encapsulated and is distributed from bow to stern, to keep the weight as low as possible. The Westsail 32 has a reputation for getting cruisers where they want to go, though not very quickly. Morning Acceleration is sluggish due to its large wetted area and light weather performance (without the correct sail combination) is nothing to brag about; 10 knots or more is needed before the boats starts moving nicely. This live aboard has all the charm of a classic sailboat using old teak and polished brass, all around the boat, giving you the feel of old world craftsmanship. Various Westsail models are currently offered for sale by specialized yacht brokers, dealers and brokerages on YachtWorld, with listings ranging from 1975 year models up to 1981. There is also an extra bucket of 350 of 5/8 rope rode. A sailboat built by Westsail, the 32 is a [6] The resulting Kendall 32 was a limited success; the company was short-lived, however, and became insolvent after two years in operation. Look for signs of rot in the plywood cored decking and signs of fiberglass compression at the mast step. The cutter rig gives plenty of options on all points of sail and she's an easy boat to single-hand. Read more. They have a strong following amongst those that love them and they are the butt of jokes by people who don't. On the starboard fwd bulkhead in the Salon there is a Dickinson Alaska Diesel Heater. The deck layout is geared towards ocean sailing, with wide side decks giving easy access forwards, and high bulwarks with high lifelines for safety. Approximately 830 were built, about half of them in kit form. Garmin GPS Map 76Cx is $38,500, the most expensive is $159,000, and the deep-vee; usually with an inboard and available in Diesel. Cruising World polled their readers to determine the best sailboats of all time. [2] This design was later refined into Thistle, which replaced Eric's gaff rig with a bermuda rig, and has a flush deck. Loads of extra gear. Or ready to sail a part of the world? By the mid in 1970s when demand for the Westsail 32 was in overdrive, the pricing had crept up enough that Westsail needed a new boat to fill the entry spot. Priya will feel like a larger boat underway with her 19,500lbs displacement shell plow through waves instead of being pushed around by them. The shroud chainplates are bolted to the outside of the hull, making for a strong and reliable design, with clear side decks, at the expense of some sheeting angle for the jib. Rounding this off, there's plenty of flotation designed in her ends, fore and aft which helps keep her dry. It takes 15 knots plus to make a westsail move decently and then it will only go to . This is a one-owner vessel. , Yanmar 39 HP engine Westmarine inflatable Yamaha 4 stroke 6HP outboard one owner 40years of service needs cosmetic work 30K or best offer $30000, Private Seller He had Crealock redesign the deck layout, adding a cabin house and a revised interior. The interior cabin sides (ceiling) were finished in planking by the original owner. These boats were built with a fiberglass deep-vee; usually with an inboard and available in Diesel. 'Pooh Bear' is a 1981 Westsail 32 owner-built version which the previous owners built from a bare hull, took around the world and cruised throughout Europe over a number of years. Willard hired sailboat designer William Crealock to improve on the Westsail 32, using the successful, symmetrical Vega 30 hull mold. Looking for a solid, comfortable, offshore capable boat that wont break the bank? The hull is heavily built from hand-laid fiberglass in 12 layers with polyester resin resulting in a hull that ranges from 3/4 inch near the topsides to 1 1/8 inches at the turn of the bilge. This sweet sailing, Crealock designed World Cruiser is one you will want to check out. The boat is very good mechanically Additionally we hear reports of owners logging week-longconsecutiveruns of 140 to 160 mile days during trade-wind sailing. Please consent to allowing cookies and accept our, https://forum.sailboatdata.com/tags/westsail-32. Ready to sail around the world? Most Westsail 32s were rigged as cutters; i.e. The Westsail 32 goes down in history as the boat that launched a thousand dreams. The deck and cabin trunk is fiberglass cored with two layers of half inch plywood, with an extra two inch plywood base to reinforce below the mast step. , maintenance, and more loved having the boat that wont break the bank trade-wind sailing she has spent of... 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