On Tue, 10 Jan 2006 06:00:04 -0800, minton.rob wrote:

Looking to buy a W 32 and thought I'd hand a question out to you old
salty's who may have known a W 32 or two in your day. Are there any MAJOR
differences in the westsail 32 kits and the factory finished boats? I
know the hulls are the same. And the deck layouts are similar, based on
how the "kit" buyers modified their own deck. I've noticed the factory W
32's are more expensive due to a greater attention to detail, i.e.
interior casework, and craftsmanship. But, are there any structural
differences in the two? Deck to hull connection? Or did the kits come
with deck already attached to hull? Any comments, facts or opinions would
be helpful. And I don't need to be redirected to the westsail webpage.
I'm just trying to pick at the R.B.C. demographic for answers. Thanks
y'all. Rob Minton

I don't think there are any major differences in how the boats were
*supposed* to go together, but of course the finished product depends
on who finished it. The only W32 I'm familiar with is gorgeous. I'd
put it up against a factory boat any day. But the owner is a smart,
creative engineer, detail-oriented, fastidious about maintenance, and
apparently a good carpenter. I'm sure there are plenty of other examples
that aren't so great.

Of course all these boats are old enough now that they're all individual
cases.

Matt O.