1975 Westsail 32
LOA
9.75m (32.0ft)
Beam
3.28m (10.8ft)
Displacement
8,165kg (18,001lbs)
Year
1975–1985
Manufacturer
Westsail
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 9.75 m | 32.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 8.38 m | 27.5 ft |
| Beam | 3.28 m | 10.8 ft |
| Draft | 1.52 m | 5.0 ft |
| Mast Height | 13.00 m | 42.7 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,165 kg | 18,001 lbs |
| Ballast | 3,402 kg | 7,500 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 49.2 m² | 530 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Cutter | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Full | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 25 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 114 L | 30.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 227 L | 60.0 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | William Crealock | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
12.33
Underpowered — needs more sail area for displacement
Ballast Ratio
41.7%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.65 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
33.4
Comfortable — good for extended cruising
About the 1975 Westsail 32
The Westsail 32 is the quintessential bluewater cruiser of the 1970s. Heavy, beamy, and incredibly seaworthy, she inspired a generation of offshore sailors and remains sought after for ocean passages.