Charlie Morgan wrote:
I'm interested in opinions on Westsail 32's in general. The one I'm considering
is factory finished with the dinette layout. It has been constantly maintained
and upgraded since new, so condition is not a big worry. This is not a bargin
priced derelict. Of course I'll have a survey done if things progress that far.

This one was made without teak decks, which to me, is a major plus. Low hours on
the Yanmar. I'm more interested in hearing about how the boat sails and what it
is like to spend long periods aboard. I already like the looks and the size,
although I've also considered some larger boats. The boat would be used
initially for frequent daysails (often single handed) long weekends, and cruises
of a week or two at most. In a few years, we'd be on the boat for six or more
months at a time. Once we transition to the longer term situation, we might even
consider leaving it somewhere nice like the Med, and flying to the boat. I've
long admired these boats, but I've never spent more than an afternoon on one.

CWM

Better:
http://www.westsail.org/_family/_ws42/index.html

Joe

Charlie Morgan wrote:
On 4 Dec 2006 06:12:08 -0800, "Joe" wrote:


Charlie Morgan wrote:
I'm interested in opinions on Westsail 32's in general. The one I'm considering
is factory finished with the dinette layout. It has been constantly maintained
and upgraded since new, so condition is not a big worry. This is not a bargin
priced derelict. Of course I'll have a survey done if things progress that far.

This one was made without teak decks, which to me, is a major plus. Low hours on
the Yanmar. I'm more interested in hearing about how the boat sails and what it
is like to spend long periods aboard. I already like the looks and the size,
although I've also considered some larger boats. The boat would be used
initially for frequent daysails (often single handed) long weekends, and cruises
of a week or two at most. In a few years, we'd be on the boat for six or more
months at a time. Once we transition to the longer term situation, we might even
consider leaving it somewhere nice like the Med, and flying to the boat. I've
long admired these boats, but I've never spent more than an afternoon on one.

CWM

Better:
http://www.westsail.org/_family/_ws42/index.html

Joe

Nice, but too big. I want to be able to single hand as I get older.
This isn't going to be our primary residence.

You could not single handle that 42 fter?

Either way they are good stout boats.

What about a Pacific Seacraft 32
http://www.carolinawind.com/images/b...32offshore.jpg

Joe




CWM

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What about a Pacific Seacraft 32
http://www.carolinawind.com/images/b...32offshore.jpg

Joe

An excellent choice Joe! That boat is sailed by real sailors of
discriminating taste and manly good looks!

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"Joe" wrote in message
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What about a Pacific Seacraft 32
http://www.carolinawind.com/images/b...32offshore.jpg

Joe

An excellent choice Joe! That boat is sailed by real sailors of
discriminating taste and manly good looks!

. . . and those with deeper pockets. A W32 isn't in that price range.

Max

"Charlie Morgan" wrote in message
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On Mon, 04 Dec 2006 23:27:35 GMT, "Maxprop" wrote:


"Gilligan" wrote in message
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"Joe" wrote in message
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What about a Pacific Seacraft 32
http://www.carolinawind.com/images/b...32offshore.jpg

Joe

An excellent choice Joe! That boat is sailed by real sailors of
discriminating taste and manly good looks!

. . . and those with deeper pockets. A W32 isn't in that price range.

Max


So, you are saying that your pockets are shoal draft?

Not mine. We're looking at 40' and longer.

Max

"Charlie Morgan" wrote in message

So, for you, it's a stretch, and if you had more money you would look at
an 80
footer?

Not even close. After decades of sailing and cruising, we've decided that a
boat in the 38' to 44' range is ideal for our needs and purposes. We
haven't found anything of interest under 40', thus my comment. As for our
financial picture, that's none of your business.

Sorry, but that's not the way I do things. I'm interested in boats I'm
interested in, not ones that are at some particular price point. If you
found a
34 foot boat that suited you, you wouldn't buy it because it wasn't the
biggest
boat you could afford? That's too bad.

That's also ridiculous, and not even close to reality.

Max