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Out-of-production 32-foot monohull aft-cockpit fiberglasscutter from Westsail Corporation. Designed by W.I.B. Crealock. Formerly built in the USA. 830 produced from 1971 to 1981. Also called the Kendall 32. Many purchased partially completed.
Specifications for the Westsail 32
| LOA |
32.0 ft.
| LOD |
32.0 ft.
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| LWL |
27.5 ft.
| Beam |
11.0 ft.
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| Draft |
5.0 ft.
| Displaces |
19,500 lbs.
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| Ballast |
7,000 lbs.
| Sail Area |
681.0 sq. ft.
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| PHRF Rating |
216.0
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| D/L |
419
| B/D |
36 %
| SA/D |
15.0
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| Comfort |
41.0
| Capsize |
1.64
| L/B |
2.9
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Horner reviews the thinking behind this design, its construction methods, and its history, including pricing history. He identifies design or construction problems that have been found in older boats. Comments include: "Few boats have inspired as many dreams of sailing to far away exotic places than the Westsail 32."
[BoatUS, 2001]
Builder of the Westsail line of Crealock-designed heavy cruising boats. Offered complete boats or partially-completed kits.
- History of the company and its boats
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