The deck is half-inch plywood sheathed in GRP; the bulkheads are also plywood, tabbed to the hull with fibreglass cloth. Said to be based on the THISTLE design from William Atkin and adapted for fiberglass by William Crealock for Kendall Yacht Corp.(1967). She burns approximately gallons/hr of diesel that pushes her along at 5.5-6knots. Westsail 32 Shipmaster US$159,000 * 32 ft / 1979 Pensacola, Florida, United States At Ease Yacht Sales Westsail 32 Cutter US$43,000 * 32 ft / 1981 Savannah, Georgia, United States Sale Pending Sunshine Cruising Yachts In-Stock Westsail 32 US$38,500 * 32 ft / 1975 Oriental, North Carolina, United States Sale Pending St. Barts - Oriental, NC Thought on westsail 32 would be appreciated. The firm went into bankruptcy proceedings in early 1977. 19 Jun 2022. The trade-off for the construction strength is weight; at 19,500lb (8,800kg), the Westsail is exceptionally heavy for a 32-foot (9.8m) boat. Very Clean Example of this popular mid range cruiser. The higher a boats D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The mast is anodized aluminum construction by MetalMast Marine, with internal halyards. When sailed well the Westsail 32 can surprise. To reference an independent authority, PHRFNE, Please post similar pictures for a better performing cruising sailboat in similar wind conditions. Question/Comments (optional) The cockpit is suitably tiny as was the thinking for blue water sailboats, but it gets crowded quickly with more than two people. The W32, as they are often referred to, was very heavily built and has taken many people on troublefree voyages and several circumnavigation. [2] This design was later refined into Thistle, which replaced Eric's gaff rig with a bermuda rig, and has a flush deck. She was re-powered in 1992. From 1974, cast lead was used in the keel cavity in three sections. $32.99 + $3.99 shipping. This was enough for Kendall to go into business, and Crealock set about converting Atkin's Thistle to GRP, resulting in a hull shape the same as the original Thistle. As to how they sailed, that may be open to interpretation. Look for a boat that has 35 hp or more, the original 25hp Volvo MD2B is often reported as insufficient for a distance motoring into adverse weather. This Westsail 32 is the model for you - a true blue-water vessel. When I was building the Acapulco 40''s I used the same laminator (Crystaliner) as Westsail and therefore had the opportunity to observe their construction. Read more. Ready to sail around the world? 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. Photo 7 Westsail 32 is a 39 11 / 12.2 m monohull sailboat designed by William Atkin, William Crealock, and Colin Archer and built by Westsail Corporation between 1971 and 1981. You can also browse boat It caught the imagination of the American public. Read more. 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. New prop shaft 2015 [11] The firms' achievement remains impressive, however; in just ten years the company built some 830 Westsail 32s (as well as the 28s, 42s, and 43s built), a phenomenal rate of production for such a large boat, and made a lasting impact on the world of cruising yachts. The galley does show that it has been used over the many years, as can been seen by the water stains. The head has lots of storage and a Jabsco Marine Head. The joinery was aimed more for function than all out beauty and the factory finish varied through the years. 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. Her hull is heavily hand laid in fiberglass. She features a long fin keel of 6 draft, high freeboard, and a blunt bow. She is also equipped with a Perkins engine that has 825 hours. Although the Westsail 32 was a runaway marketing success, the company did not enjoy financial success. She recently had the following engine work accomplished: new head gasket, two new exhaust valves, injector service, 1985 Bluewater Ingrid The Kendall 32 was introduced in 1969 and production exceeded Crealocks estimates with a run of 30 boats. A typical layout will feature a galley and sizeable navigation station with a quarter berth aft, with two sofas or a sofa and dinette, a head and hanging locker, and a V-berth forwards. Sold by: 311dvds . The ballast is encapsulated and is distributed from bow to stern, to keep the weight as low as possible. The rigging was replaced about 5 years ago with all Norsman fittings The boat needs some cosmetic work and is priced accordingly. WESTSAIL 32 Sailboat Specifications both US imperial metric Hull Type: Long keel w/trans. The Westsail 32 follows a long line of traditional double-enders dating back to Colin Archers famous 19th century Norwegian pilot boat Regis Voyager which itself was influenced by Archers earlier work with designing lifeboats. Pricing: The sale price ISnegotiable! 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. Cockpit winches have been rebuilt (2018). Please call or email in advance. (To that part we do hear frequent mentions of the superb one-finger-on-tiller tracking and a comfortable ride.) There were three versions of the deck molds. The story follows a spy who has to "build a family " to execute a mission, not realizing that the girl he adopts as a daughter and the woman he agrees to be in a fake marriage with are a mind. Photo 16 The Westsail 32 was a production fiberglass sailboat built between the years of 1971 and 1980. She has a Simpson Lawrence Hyspeed manual anchor windlass to hoist her 35lb Bruce w/ 200 3/8 chain or the 25lb CQR w/ 100 3/8 chain. Wikipedias entry on the Westsail 32 Motion through the water is comfortable, but the ride has been criticized by some as being relatively wet. Westsail boats for sale on YachtWorld are available for a variety of prices from $19,500 on the relatively lower-priced models, with costs all the way up to $159,000 for the most luxurious yachts. SmartMarineGuide New York, NY - All rights This is a one-owner vessel. Corbin produced various deck molds including flush, pilot, center cockpit, and aft cockpit variations. Spindrift is a well-mannered lady, and backs up better than many newer designs. New running rigging (double braided up-sized from 7/16" to 1/2" for comfort and ease of handling) (2019). 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. There is a huge V-berth forward followed by the head, a port side dinette and starboard settee and a U-shaped galley to port and a starboard navigation station and quarter berth aft. This meant that the company was selling boats up to eighteen months later at prices that were considerably outdated. Year 1976. no 12 month limit). These boats were built with a fiberglass She has Profurl roller furling on the yankee to make her easier to handle as well as a staysail that can act as a storm sail if you need it. The hull was built by Blue Water Yachts in Washington state and it is reported that these are the same builders that build the Nordic Tugs. Record runs aside, most owners can expect to average around 110 miles per day in the trades. 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. (I have loved having the boat, but I am busy with other things, so my priorities have changed.). Westsail added the trunk cabin. The Westsail 32 has long been known as the consummate cruising boat for the long distance sailor. Westsail 32 for sale. The Westsail was directly derived from the earlier Kendall 32, of which only a few were made. Bit-By-Bit was the very last Westail produced by the east-coast factory in 1976 Westsail 43 for sale in Tucson, ArizonaLocated in Tucson, Arizona, this 42-foot used Westsail is a great cruising sailboat. This results in a solid hull whose thickness ranges from half an inch at minimum to almost an inch. with a single mast, mainsail, forestaysail and jib. Yes, I have sailed Westsail 32''s. By the numbers, her hull speed works out at 7.2 knots but she'll more often manage a consistent 6 knots while cruising. Please consent to allowing cookies and accept our, https://forum.sailboatdata.com/tags/westsail-32. Telephone (optional) Down below, theres an enormous interior volume, definitely one of the largest and most livable interiors for 32 feet. New Webasto 10,000 BTU A/C-Heat Unit (2020), New Pro Mariner Pro Nautic 1250 12 Volt 50 Amp 3 Bank Charger (2017), New AGM house batteries-2 (Group 27) (2017), New AGM Starter battery-1 (Group 31) (2017), Dodger removed, but dodger frame is in good shape and has been saved for new owner to use, if new owner wants to install new dodger, Upgrades: Boat owners are continually making upgrades to boats and I am more than happy to discuss potential upgrades that a buyer may want to make. To starboard is a large chart table and lots of storage. 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. John Vigor turns the spotlight on twenty seaworthy sailboats that are at home on the ocean in all weather. All sails in good condition with like-new cruising spinnaker. Most were sold as kits in varying degrees of completion. The design was created by Bill Crealock who further developed the double-ended, traditional boat designs of Colin Archer and William Atkin to make a comfortable, solid, extremely seaworthy sailing craft that can go anywhere.Priya, Sanskrit for Free Man has been owned by her current owners for 27 years. Ballast varied between boats, but always with at least 7,000 pounds. Famous for their Cutter, Cruisers, Sloop and Yawl, the Westsail boats listed generally have a greater draft and beam, characteristics that make them popular and an ideal choice for a variety of commercial and recreational boating activities. Photo 19 Request Information As with any older boat, if the standing rigging is original consider replacing them. The current owner built a push pit all around the stern to close it in and make it safer. If the standing rigging is original consider replacing them will carry a load and the comfortable... 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