1988 Westerly Corsair vs 1982 Freedom 28 — Comparison
1988 Westerly Corsair
1982 Freedom 28
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1988 Westerly Corsair | 1982 Freedom 28 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Westerly | Freedom |
| Year | 1988–1994 | 1982–1988 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | UK | USA |
| Designer | Ed Dubois | Garry Hoyt |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.00 m (36.1 ft) | 8.53 m (28.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.14 m (30.0 ft) | 7.01 m (23.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.50 m (11.5 ft) | 2.84 m (9.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.07 m (3.5 ft) | 1.14 m (3.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,350 kg (13,999 lbs) | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,450 kg (5,401 lbs) | 907 kg (2,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 50.0 m² (538 ft²) | 29.0 m² (312 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Bilge | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 28 HP | 10 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 38 L (10.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 57 L (15.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 5 |
| Cabins | 3 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1988 Westerly Corsair and 1982 Freedom 28 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1988 Westerly Corsair is a 1980s design by Westerly from UK, while the 1982 Freedom 28 is a 1980s offering from Freedom from USA. The 1988 Westerly Corsair was penned by Ed Dubois. The 1982 Freedom 28 was designed by Garry Hoyt.
In terms of size, the 1988 Westerly Corsair measures 11.00m (36.1ft) overall with a beam of 3.50m, compared to the 1982 Freedom 28 at 8.53m (28.0ft) with a 2.84m beam. The 1988 Westerly Corsair is 2.47m longer than the 1982 Freedom 28. The 1988 Westerly Corsair displaces approximately 155% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1988 Westerly Corsair has modest sail power for its displacement with an SA/D ratio of 14.81 and 50.0 m² of sail area. The 1982 Freedom 28, with an SA/D of 16.02 and 29.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 1982 Freedom 28 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1988 Westerly Corsair offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 19.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The 1982 Freedom 28 has a comfort ratio of 17.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.84. The ballast ratios are 38.6% for the 1988 Westerly Corsair and 36.4% for the 1982 Freedom 28, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1988 Westerly Corsair provides 7 berths in 3 cabins with 200L of water capacity and 100L of fuel. The 1982 Freedom 28 offers 5 berths in 1 cabin with 57L water and 38L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1988 Westerly Corsair is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 1982 Freedom 28 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1988 Westerly Corsair offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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