There is also a sink with pressurized water in the head. In discussions of seaworthiness versus performance, the design is frequently cited as "one end of the spectrum" (for either good or ill). (stanchions were removed before painting the decks and remounted and seated with backing plates, for the utmost strength and safety (2018), New back-up Whale Gusher Manual Bilge pump (2016). You can opt out or. 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 * Her seaworthiness is there to see in her full keel, heavy displacement and overbuilt construction. Request Information This is a rare example of an incredibly well-maintained Corbin 39, one of the most rugged and popular ocean-going cruising boats around. This double ended pilot is equipped with a Perkins 4108 50 hp motor, includes a feathering prop, new standing rigging 5 years ago, new pulpit and reworked electric. Westsail 32 Despite the company's sales success, it never achieved financial success. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google The ketch rig gives plenty of options on all points of sail and she's an easy boat to single-hand. The 3/4 bulkheads are marine plywood and tabbed to the hull with fiberglass. deep-vee. Producer Randy Leasure - Tortuga W32 and Director Michael Toubassi are filming a historical documentary of the Westsail Corporation and Westsail sail boats. Terms of Service apply. Maggie O'Katie is her original name and she is a fresh water boat only. You can use this tool to change your cookie settings. Category Cruiser Boats. New prop shaft 2015 While her wood work on the exterior needs some attention everything else appears to be in very good condition. The Westsail 32 goes down in history as the boat that launched a thousand dreams. She has had a recently haul-out and bottom paint, and is offered at well below insured value. A sailboat built by Westsail, the 32 is a 19 Jun 2022. In total 830 boats were produced by Westsail. First Name The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. The overall effect is that the boat will get to wherever it is headed, but that it may take a while. The interior trim and finish were never completed, but there is not much left to complete. The payoff for the short cockpit is a surprisingly roomy interior. The interior cabin sides (ceiling) were finished in planking by the original owner. Mid-day Please consent to allowing cookies and accept our, https://forum.sailboatdata.com/tags/westsail-32. A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. For more information see Facebook View Randy Leasure introduction . 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. (THIS WESTSAIL HAS A WESTERBEKE 38b FOUR DIESEL ENGINE). The cockpit is suitably tiny as was the thinking for blue water sailboats, but it gets crowded quickly with more than two people. She is ready to hit the blue water for a day cruise or to circumnavigate the world. Spindrift is a well-mannered lady, and backs up better than many newer designs. 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. Some had 2,000 pounds of lead and 5,000 pounds of steel punchings. I had posted a price of $54,000, but am willing to let it go for a lot less. Read more. The galley area is a great work space for any type of cooking. 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. Perhaps Atkin sums it up best by saying it's, "the kind of boat that behaves herself in rough water and can be depended upon to sail herself". The cutter rig gives plenty of options on all points of sail and she's an easy boat to single-hand. She is heavily built, very capable, and has had many major upgrades & updates. 1979. There is lots of storage under the setee and dinette benches and behind them. Photo 17 Boat Trader works with thousands of boat dealers and brokers to bring you one of the largest By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Why on earth anyone want to handle sailarea of modern 50 footer on 32 ft platform? The deck layout is geared towards ocean sailing, with wide side decks giving easy access forwards, and high bulwarks with high lifelines for safety. The "W32", as they are often referred to, was very heavily built and has taken many people on trouble-free voyages and several circumnavigations. The interior cabin sides (ceiling) were finished in oak planks by the original owner. Westsail added the trunk cabin. boats are typically used for overnight-cruising and sailing. To keep up with demand around 400 of these boats were sold as hull and deck kits; requiring interior finishing by their respective purchasers. The trade off of heavy displacement and ultimate stability is usually in speed, but the Ingrid 38 is not considered fast. She has been extensively upgraded by her current owners including an epoxy barrier coat, a new beta 1505, new wiring, new force 10 stove, new sails and a stack pack to name a few. is $38,500, the most expensive is $159,000, and the Note: The Canadian GST (general services tax) has been paid for Spindrift. She recently had the following engine work accomplished: new head gasket, two new exhaust valves, injector service, 1985 Bluewater Ingrid LOA:32' LWL:27' 6" Beam: 11' Displacement: 19,500 Draft: 5'Top sides recently painted.New non skidHauled out and polished this year.Anti fouled.Engine beds replaced.Newer Engine installed Westerbeke 40hp with 30hrs.Prop shaft/ prop reconditionedCutless bearing replaced.Staysail and rolling Furling 3yrs Mainsail 4-5 yrsRigging 4-5 yrsFew chainplates replacedBoomkin replaced - now stainless steelAll sails are in good conditionAir conditioner and heat for docksideGarmin gps chartplotter Garmin Transducer speed/temp/depth2 x 40 gal water2 x 40 gal dieselHolding 35 gal I have to say the fiberglass work was excellent and the boats that were factory finished were good. The galley area is a great workspace for any type of cooking. deep-vee; usually with an inboard and available in Diesel. Solid and extremely sea-worthy, these boats are easily handled by a couple or by a singlehanded sailor. Approximately 830 were built, about half of them in kit form. Got a specific Westsail 32 in mind? A common layout had pilot berths behind the settees. Price: $24,500.00. The boat's maximum beam, already roomy at 11 feet (3.4m), is carried much farther forward than in most boats; coupled with a headroom of 6ft 2in (1.88m), this produces a remarkably spacious interior. The construction is extremely heavy, which appeals to many prospective cruisers. Westsails continue to be cited as the epitome of a seaworthy cruising boat. She was re-powered in 1992. Westsail the World: A Collection of Almost True Sea Stories as Told by Westsail Owners and Ex-Owners. 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. [4][5] Crealock claimed he did not touch the lines, as they wanted to keep the basic Atkin design. Embed this page on your own website by copying and pasting this code. 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. 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. Just had all the canvas replaced last year and the cushion will be replaced and you can pick out the new material and color. Perhaps Atkin sums it up best by saying it's "the kind ofboat that behaves herself in rough water and can be depended upon to sail herself". 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. Or ready to sail a part of the world? Motion through the water is incredibly comfortable and sailing is a confident and secure experience. That being said, it is sold "AS IS" with the understanding that any potential buyer will probably want to have a survey done at their expense. B. Crealock, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Westsail_32&oldid=1037346862, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 6 August 2021, at 00:44. FULL DETAILS ON BOAT IN SURVEY! Often thought of as a slow boat, the long waterline and incredible load carrying capabilities of this vessel make it an excellent cruising boat. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The boom bright work presents itself well, as they were refinished in 2015. 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. From 1974, cast lead was used in the keel cavity in three sections. The trade off of heavy displacement and ultimate stability is usually in speed so the Ingrid 38 is not considered fast. We are proud to offer this legendary Westsail 32 for sale. We value honesty, mutual respect, and simplicity, and connect brokers, private sellers, and buyers across the world. 'IOR rule generated designs are all lousy' is another favorite, and while true for many boats, cannot be applied universally by any means. Westsail Parts Company has copies of all of the original Westsail drawings and specifications, construction manuals, labor standards, and patterns on some of the wood parts; as well as sources of all the specially built metal parts made for the Westsails. 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. [10] Also see "The Finely Fitted Yacht" by the same author. * This price is based on today's currency conversion rate. With kits owners could add any option they felt they wanted including ballast, bulkheads, rigging, etc. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more! Of the 834 hulls built, the first 31 being Kendall 32's, some 400 were sold as kits or bare hulls. Length 32'. CALL OR EMAIL ME! The starting price Minimal thruhulls -- sea chest for engine The Kendall 32 was introduced in 1969 and production exceeded Crealocks estimates with a run of 30 boats. To starboard, across from the head, is lots of storage and a hanging closet. Most Westsail 32s were rigged as cutters; i.e. cutter vessel. She has had a recently haul-out and bottom paint, and is offered at well below insured value. : 16.69 Kendall asked yacht designer William Crealock whether there might be a market for a heavily built, long-distance, fibreglass cruising sailboat; Crealock's opinion was that "you might sell ten or a dozen". 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. Westsail 32 - a small, sturdy, comfortable boat that will take you where you want to go. Westsail 32 boats on the market. Perhaps Atkin sums it up best by saying it's "the kind ofboat that behaves herself in rough water and can be depended upon to sail herself". SmartMarineGuide New York, NY - All rights Some of the best-known Westsail models now listed include: 32, 28, 32 Cutter, 32 Shipmaster and 42. $33,000 FARALLONE 291976 The Ingrid 38 from the pen of William Atkin is a heavy displacement blue water cutter derived from Colin Archer's famous double ender designed North Sea pilot boats, which in turn were inspired by Viking boats renowned for their heavy weather characteristics. Heres how I see them. Jeff, what happened to Bill Crealock in your account of the design evolution of the W32? Many of the kit boats were finished by their owners superbly, however some are in serious need of TLC. The hull is foam insulated to keep you cool when it is hot outside and warm when it is cold outside. There are currently 3 listings available on Boat Trader by both private sellers and professional boat dealers. The early rigs werent optimal, the mainsails were too big and the headsails too small. The Westsail 32 was a production fiberglass sailboat built between the years of 1971 and 1980. The same boat finished third in 1990. Canadian built and owned (import duty paid) and available at a very reasonable price. There is also a Cape Horn Self-Steering Wind Vane on the stern.Down below is open and bright and in very good condition. She is also equipped with a Perkins engine that has 825 hours. Telephone (optional) She only spent one year in salt water in 1985, her original launch year. 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. Thanks! Westsail 32s are proven Blue Water Cruisers! The Westsail 32 has long been known as the consummate cruising boat for the long distance sailor. Photos Its early morning here in Maine and perfect for a little podcasting! Priya, Sanskrit for 'Free Man' has been owned by . [2] This design was later refined into Thistle, which replaced Eric's gaff rig with a bermuda rig, and has a flush deck. I have over 15,000 invested in the engine repower alone. She has 2 Barient 22ST Bronze Self-Tailing Winches in the cockpit as well as a Barient 16 Secondary Winch and two Barient 16 Halyard winches on the house top. A movie from a Power Point slide show for the CB Library 3-6-2011 The mast is anodized aluminum construction by MetalMast Marine, with internal halyards. 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. Thought on westsail 32 would be appreciated. She also has an extra Genoa, Nylon Drifter, Dacron Storm Jib and Trysail onboard.Her decks are roomy and easy to walk around with the external chain plates. Please call or email in advance. Westsail 32 boats are typically used for overnight-cruising and sailing. Perhaps Atkin sums it up best by saying it's "the kind ofboat that behaves herself in rough water and can be depended upon to sail herself". Corbin produced various deck molds including flush, pilot, center cockpit, and aft cockpit variations. 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. collections of 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. The cutter rig gives plenty of options on all points of sail and she's an easy boat to single-hand. The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. Solar Photo 14 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. Rounding this off, there's plenty of flotation designed in her ends, fore and aft which helps keep her dry. * Email You can close a door from the head to the Salon as well as from the head to the forward cabin, making the forward cabin private from the rest of the boat. This is a classic Westsail 32 that is looking for a new owner. An optional interior featured opposing settees and a centerline table. This is one of those rare, well built, "8-ton Cutters". Approximately 830 were built, about half of them in kit form. As would be expected, rig dimensions, ballast material and other details vary. However, she's a boat that comes into her own in heavier seas. Westsails are proven cruisers and Priya is still has a long life ahead of her! This is only the second owner of this vessel. Atkins was a master of adapting various burdensome (able to carry large loads) working craft designs, into smaller lighter yacht forms. As we go to press, we learn that FIBs for use another one of these FIBs was . The masts are hollow box construction and are finished bright and are now in need of refinishing. I WANT THE BUYER TO BE COMPLETELY COMFORTABLE WITH THE PURCHASE.). 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. 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]. Sold by: 311dvds (607 ratings) 75% positive over last 12 months. 1975 Westsail 32 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. In 1982, a fire destroyed the deck molds, but because of continued strong demand, they decided to update the molds and continue production. He had Crealock redesign the deck layout, adding a cabin house and a revised interior. Morning When sailed well the Westsail 32 can surprise. Westsail equips models listed with inboard drive power options, available with diesel and other propulsion systems. them permanently, access them on any device, and receive relevant alerts. 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. Although the company restarted under new management, the financial problems continued, and Westsail Corporation ceased operation finally in 1981. Cockpit winches have been rebuilt (2018). 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. The most immediate impact, of course, was on the 800-plus owners of the boats built. In 1979, the first Corbin 39 came out of the resulting mold, and the Canadian manufacturer produced 129 Corbins until 1982. The hull is made of hand-laid fibreglass, in 12 layers, alternating woven roving with chopped strand mat, set in polyester resin. The trade off of heavy displacement and ultimate stability is usually in speed so the Ingrid 38 is not considered fast. This is a one-owner vessel. To keep up with demand around 400 of these boats were sold as hull and deck kits; requiring interior finishing by their respective purchasers. The rigging was replaced about 5 years ago with all Norsman fittings The boat needs some cosmetic work and is priced accordingly. A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. [15] The Westsail's reputation is usually summed up as "built like a tank, but unfortunately sails like one too". Westsail is a yacht builder that currently has 11 yachts for sale on YachtWorld, including 0 new vessels and 11 used yachts, listed by experienced yacht brokers and boat dealerships mainly in the following countries: United States, Guatemala, Ireland, Mexico and Panama. 1981 Westsail 32 Cutter. These boats were designed for extreme seaworthiness in the rough conditions of the North Sea. The Westsail 32 has a reputation for getting cruisers where they want to go, though not very quickly. Many of these boats were built more cheaply in Taiwan. Loads of extra gear. Its said when asked how big the market for such a boat, Crealock estimated 10-12 boats. Made with by the founders of Refit Guide The tweaks include subtle modifications to the keel and a revised rig with a smaller mainsail. Westsail 32's are proven Blue Water Cruisers! westsail 32 - $57 000 (Montreal) craigslist - Map data OpenStreetMap anne de fabrication: 1975 conditions: excellent fabrication/fabricant: Westsail heures de fonctionnement du moteur (total): 2000 longueur hors tout (LHT): 32 nom/numro de modle: W32 hull 435 kit type propulsion: voile Total refit Westsail 32, second life launch in 2012. With her old world style,Josette's a good looking boat with a sheer line reminiscent of Crealock's famousWestsail 32. WESTSAIL 32 Sailboat Specifications both US imperial metric Hull Type: Long keel w/trans. Twenty Small Sailboats to Take You Anywhere by John Vigor, (Ch20, p125) an in depth look at the Westsail 32. The overwhelming majority of the boats are still fully seaworthy, and hold their resale value very well. This boat has never seen salt water. sports podcasts places-travel Updated Date: Jan 04, 2023 Category: Society & Culture Publish Date: Jun 30, 2021 Jump to Full Description With her massive no-nonsense construction, the Westsail largely delivered on the promise of a boat that could take its owners anywhere in the world, and surprisingly many boats have in fact been sailed to exotic locations, even if performance was a disappointment for many owners. Willard hired sailboat designer William Crealock to improve on the Westsail 32, using the successful, symmetrical Vega 30 hull mold. 2003 - 2023 sailboatdata.com All rights reserved. With kits owners could add any option they felt they wanted including ballast, bulkheads, rigging, etc. In a general sense, the Westsail 32 pretty closely based on the Atkin's designed 'Eric'. The Westsail 32 is a heavy-displacement sailboat designed for ultimate seaworthiness. Her Dodger and a Bimini cover, that attaches to the boom gallows, make for nice sun and rain protection in the cockpit. Photo 2 This boat has a dry bilge, water is on the outside where it belongs. Garmin GPS Map 76Cx [1] The "W32", as they are often referred to, was very heavily built and has taken many people on trouble-free voyages and several circumnavigations. The best point of sail is a beam to broad reach between 90 to 120 degrees off the wind with an optimal heal angle of 20 degrees, with good trade winds owners report the boat is capable of 7 knots which is its hull speed. The current owner built a push pit all around the stern to close it in and make it safer. with a single mast, mainsail, forestaysail and jib. 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. In more recent years the Westsail 32 has turned its slow reputation upside down. '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. New running rigging (double braided up-sized from 7/16" to 1/2" for comfort and ease of handling) (2019). Photo 12 The trade off of heavy displacement and ultimate stability is usually in speed so the Ingrid 38 is not considered fast. 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 Motion through the water is incredibly comfortable and sailing is a confident and secure experience. Below the waterline she has a long full keel with deep v-sections forward keeping her stable in the rough. Make: Westsail Model: 32 Cutter Year: 1981 Condition: Used Category: Sail Construction: Fiberglass Boat Hull ID: WSSK02660974 Has Hull ID: Yes Keel Type: Full Keel Dimensions Length: 31'8 ft Length Overall: 32 ft Waterline Length: 27'6 ft Beam: 11 ft Max Draft: 5 ft Displacement: 20,000 lb Ballast: 7,000 lb Single Berths: 4 Cabins Count: 1 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. The rigs been replaced (2006/8), and the engine upgraded to the 40hp Yanmar 3j4HF in 2009. The, Looking for a solid, comfortable, offshore capable boat that wont break the bank? Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 Displacement/Length ratio.311 Used Boat Notebook by John Kretschmer, an in depth look at the Westsail 32 (p73-p76) Said to be based on the THISTLE design from William Atkin and adapted for fiberglass by William Crealock for Kendall Yacht Corp.(1967). The late 19th century Archer design was first adapted for pleasure sailing by William Atkin, who, in 1928, designed a 32-foot (9.8m) double-ended boat called Eric based on Archer's 47 rescue boat design. Her seaworthiness is there to see in her full keel, heavy displacement and overbuilt construction. Photo 13 The Corbin 39 is a double ender in the classic Scandinavian lineage of serious offshore cruisers like the Westsail 32. A Westsail 32 berthed at Pillar Point Harbor, California. I have sailed this boat in 25 to 30 knot winds, through 15 foot seas and she handles effortlessly. Question/Comments (optional) Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x LWL. 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. 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. SAILMAKERS AT 123 SECOND STREET; OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA 94607 (415)444-4321 Offshore Marine Photography SANTANA 301976 Beautifully refurbished with hull and spar paint, new oversized rigging, new dodger, three new sails plus extra bags. Year: 1975. average price of $100,000. [6] The resulting Kendall 32 was a limited success; the company was short-lived, however, and became insolvent after two years in operation. Photo 6 I had posted a price of $54,000, but am willing to let it go for a lot less. Most were sold as kits in varying degrees of completion. You can also browse boat While the boat can easily carry all she needs for comfortable cruising, she will be affected by loading her below her water line. The galley area is a great work space for any type of cooking. 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