There are currently 3 listings available on Boat Trader by both private sellers and professional boat dealers. Realistically these boats sell 10%-20% below asking price with most trading hands between $30k-$45k USD. Here is some actual real world information about the, Yikes, you can try to beat the drum for reasons to like these vessels, but sailing performance certainly is not the road to take with any credibility. Often thought of as a slow boat, the long waterline and incredible load carrying capabilities of this vessel make it an excellent cruising boat. average price of $100,000. Photo 17 1978 Related boats include the following models: 28, 32 Shipmaster and 43. Forward of the Salon to port is a large head that has a dual opening door. A couple of his friends were also interested, and together they thought that moulding the boats from fibreglass would save some money. This meant that the company was selling boats up to eighteen months later at prices that were considerably outdated. The cutter rig gives plenty of options on all points of sail and she's an easy boat to single-hand. Westsail 32, We will occasionally send you relevant updates. The galley area is a great work space for any type of cooking. This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boats hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boats motion most likely to cause seasickness. The ends are too symetrical and they generally have very slack bilges. The interior trim and finish were never completed, but there is not much left to complete. The construction is extremely heavy, which appeals to many prospective cruisers. favorite this post Jul 26 . Photo 9 Photo 19 A forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. The hull was built in 1974 by Bluewater Yachts in Washington state and it is reported that these are the same builders that build the Nordic Tugs. 1979. To keep up with demand around 400 of these boats were sold as hull and deck kits; requiring interior finishing by their respective purchasers. Depending on whose version you believe Crealock supposedly redrew Atkin''s lines using Atkin''s offsets and then raised the sheer, reworked the rig and ballasting and developed the original Westsail interior. The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. Producer Randy Leasure - Tortuga W32 and Director Michael Toubassi are filming a historical documentary of the Westsail Corporation and Westsail sail boats. Some had 2,000 pounds of lead and 5,000 pounds of steel punchings. Westsail 32 Sail Ireland Used Westsail 32 for sale (Sailing Boats) 41 photos Unclassified Westsail 32 Ireland 43,003 GBP Listed price 48,500 EUR Tax paid / included 1976 | 11.58m | Diesel | Used | Sail | Available Contact Seller View details All boats from Network Yacht Brokers Search for a Westsail 32 sail on TheYachtMarket today. To starboard, across from the head, is lots of storage and a hanging closet. New running rigging (double braided up-sized from 7/16" to 1/2" for comfort and ease of handling) (2019). The second mold added a center skylight hatch, and the last mold added a cockpit locker, flush lazarette hatch and tapered black anodized aluminum stanchions with aluminum built into the mold for easy on off removal. Terms of Service apply. The dream of buying a boat and sailing it off to exotic foreign locations struck a chord with a surprisingly responsive public; the company's quarterly magazine, Windbag, was essentially a forum to promote the boat, but had over 5,000 subscribers (all except boat owners paying for the privilege) at one point. Just make an offer, we can negotiate. $33,000 FARALLONE 291976 The Westsail 32 goes down in history as the boat that launched a thousand dreams. Later hulls had fiberglass gudgeons, earlier hulls had stainless steel gudgeons with a bronze pintal. The master cabin has lots of storage and the berth is set to port.Priya is incredibly well laid out and will make a great sailboat for the next owners. Approximately 830 were built, about half of them in kit form. The Kendall 32 was introduced in 1969 and production exceeded Crealocks estimates with a run of 30 boats. [8] Subsequent designs, however, have sought to improve on the Westsail's sluggish performance, typically featuring a cutaway forefoot, lighter build, and larger sail plan. Josette is her original name and she has spent most all of her life in fresh water. One thing that you can say about the Westsail 32s, they are not all that easy to discuss in an objective way. Crealock was then asked to design a modified deck layout - loosely based on Atkin's Eric - and interior, and the Westsail 32 was born.[6]. This sweet sailing, Crealock designed World Cruiser is one to check out - quick!Willard Marine founded in 1957, built only 30 of these Hale Field & Bill Crealock designed, World Cruisers. I WANT THE BUYER TO BE COMPLETELY COMFORTABLE WITH THE PURCHASE.). Rounding this off, there's plenty of flotation designed in her ends, fore and aft which helps keep her dry. Westsail Owners Association - Westsail Info About Membership in the Westsail Owner Association Your membership in the WOA supports costs of the association web site, small organizational expenses and the yearly rendezvous around the world. Widely acknowledged to be the yacht that launched the cruising boom of the 1970s and 1980s, she demonstrates an 1977 Westsail 43 CT\"HIATUS\".-1977 Factory FinishedHull Number - WSSF3 045 0977Document Number - 672 024Basic SpecificationsLOA - 42\'-11\"LWL - 33\'-4\"Draft - 5\' 8\"Displacement - 32,000 lbs.Ballast - 11,000 lbs.Sail Area - 1281 sq.ft.Ford Lehman 254 - 80hpBeam - 13\'-0\"Fuel Capacity - 210.0 ga 1979 Westsail 32 The Westsail 32 will always be recognized as the world cruiser that fueled the dreams for casting off the lines, setting sails, and cruising off into the sunset. The cutter rig gives plenty of options on all points of sail and she's an easy boat to single-hand. The rigging was replaced about 5 years ago with all Norsman fittings The boat needs some cosmetic work and is priced accordingly. The ballast is 7,000lb (3,200kg), either lead and iron (earlier boats) or all lead, installed inside the keel (which is part of the hull shape) and set in resin.[8]. The boom bright work presents itself well, as they were refinished in 2015. Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere by John Vigor, (Ch20, p125) an in depth look at the Westsail 32. 1976 Westsail 32 Maatkare is a fine example of the world renowned Westsail 32 a boat built for world cruising. Spindrift is a well-mannered lady, and backs up better than many newer designs. 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022). ** David King has documented his modifications for other members of the Westsail Owners Association. There is lots of storage under the setee and dinette benches and behind them. There were three versions of the deck molds. radar, GPS, VHFAIS, EPIRB, SS bow sprit. She has had a recently haul-out and bottom paint, and is offered at well below insured value. The Westsail's no-compromise approach to seaworthiness is carried through into her sailing performance. WESTSAIL 32 Sailboat Specifications both US imperial metric Hull Type: Long keel w/trans. With her old world style,Josette's a good looking boat with a sheer line reminiscent of Crealock's famousWestsail 32. [16] Nevertheless, the boat is still often praised as a design which "has a larger, nicer interior; can carry more, is more comfortable to live aboard at anchor and during passages; will last longer; will be more forgiving of owner neglect and mistakes; has a better chance of surviving groundings and other mishaps; and quite likely will hold its value better".[17]. GenoaYankeeStay sailDrifterMain (2008)Spare main Model 32. Below the waterline she has a long full keel with deep v-sections forward keeping her stable in the rough. As with any older boat, if the standing rigging is original consider replacing them. The new company became Westsail Corporation and the new boat was dubbed the Westsail 32. They are now in their 80s and can no longer manage the vessel due to health reasons. Close Year 1976. The hull is foam insulated to keep you cool when it is hot outside and warm when it is cold outside. The starting price Read more. So I am sure where he really fits in. Just had all the canvas replaced last year and the cushion will be replaced and you can pick out the new material and color. The galley area is a great work space for any type of cooking. 19 Jun 2022. The boat sold in incredible numbers, and along the way set in stone the shape and style of American bluewater cruising boats for nearly two decades. However, she's a boat that comes into her own in heavier seas. The cockpit is very small; this helps seaworthiness, as the weight of water which can be loaded onto the boat by a wave is limited. This is one of those rare, well built, "8-ton Cutters". On the starboard fwd bulkhead in the Salon there is a Dickinson Alaska Diesel Heater. Anytime The galley area is a great work space for any type of cooking. The Westsail 32 has long been known as the consummate cruising boat for the long distance sailor. The galley does show that it has been used over the many years, as can been seen by the water stains. The hull is solid fiberglass construction and does have some gel coat surface blisters above the waterline, but they do not appear to be structural. She was re-powered in 1992. Canadian built and owned (import duty paid) and available at a very reasonable price. A number of different interior layouts were produced at the factory, with an even greater variety produced by home builders of the 400 kit boats sold. Cruising World polled their readers to determine the best sailboats of all time. This means that a Canadian buyer would NOT have to pay this tax and ALSO an American with extensive cruising plans in BC could leave the boat at a Canadian port as long as they wanted (i.e. (THIS WESTSAIL HAS A WESTERBEKE 38b FOUR DIESEL ENGINE). The mast is anodized aluminum construction by MetalMast Marine, with internal halyards. deep-vee. This morning I talk about the pros and cons of the Westsail 32, the boat that took care of me around the world. Rounding this off, there's plenty of flotation designed in her ends, fore and aft which helps keep her dry. She needs some cosmetic touches but her bones are solid and the owner has spent a lot of time and money fitting out this cruiser. According to most owners this is falsely deserved. [2] This design was later refined into Thistle, which replaced Eric's gaff rig with a bermuda rig, and has a flush deck. The interior cabin sides (ceiling) were finished in planking by the original owner. The forestay terminates on the bow; a six-foot bowsprit supports the headstay, and the backstay terminates on a short boomkin, bringing the overall length with appendages of the typical boat to 40 feet (12m). Westsail the world was the advertising mantra, oozing adventure in far away places. Surprisingly she's known to sail pretty well in light airs, as owners report she'll do half the wind speed in up to 8 knots of wind. These boats were built with a fiberglass Stand by before hurling insults my way, and let me explain. Theres an active owners association at Westsail.org, its recommended interested buyers contact them for advice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Photos sports podcasts places-travel Updated Date: Jan 04, 2023 Category: Society & Culture Publish Date: Jun 30, 2021 Jump to Full Description Atkin's main rework on the Ingrid 38 from Archer's original design was finer entry on the bow which 'cushions' her landing off the waves and even may increase speed slightly. Models currently listed on YachtWorld range in size and length from 28 feet to 42 feet. The, Looking for a solid, comfortable, offshore capable boat that wont break the bank? Photo 20 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. 1976 Westsail 32 Selected and Edited by Bud Taplin Item Height: 229mm Author: Bud Taplin Publisher: Outskirts Press Genre: Sports Topic: Memorials Item Width: 152mm Item Weight: 435g Number of Pages: 324 Pages About this product Product Information With her old-world style she's a good looking boat with a sheer line reminiscent of the Crealock's famousWestsail 32. 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. The 3/4 bulkheads are marine plywood and tabbed to the hull with fiberglass. [9] In an effort to meet demand while reducing the strain on production, many boats were sold as kits. Her hull is heavily hand laid in fiberglass. An Eric design shot to prominence in 1969, when Robin Knox-Johnston became the first person to sail single-handed and non-stop around the world; his boat, Suhaili, was hand-built in India to the Eric design. The trade off of heavy displacement and ultimate stability is usually in speed so the Ingrid 38 is not considered fast. 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. Corbin produced various deck molds including flush, pilot, center cockpit, and aft cockpit variations. Paid membership also grants you access to the "Members' Area " content about the Westsail vessels. So successful was the marketing campaign that by June of 1973 Time Magazine featured a four page spread on "the cruising life" including a large image of a Westsail 32 in a suitably exotic location. 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