Maxprop wrote:

"Wetsnail" 32s are seriously overbuilt, which can be a distinct advantage
when the going gets rough. You may recall the one that survived "The
Perfect Storm" despite being abandoned.

A friend had one for years, and while I used to blow him a lot of crap about
it, it really was a boat of some merit. In light air it could be terribly
frustrating. Under 10kts. it generally sailed along at 3kts. or so and just
didn't seem to 'free up.' It was not particularly weatherly in such winds,
leading one to use the diesel to weather in anything under 15kts.

Was that John O. from Grand Rapids?

My bad, Charlie...I got the worng boat...Michael replied:

Michael Orton wrote:

Ect chew lee (actually) I have a proper British built boat, a Westerly Berwick 31 twin keeler.....but I can vouch for the worth of W32's as good cruising/liveaboard boats.....

M.


On 12/3/06, katy wrote:

Mike..if you send me a reply I'll post it for you since you are probably
not siubscribed anymore...

Charlie Morgan wrote:
On Sun, 03 Dec 2006 16:44:06 -0500, katy 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

Michael Ortin has a Westsail...want me to forward on your post since he
no longer reads asa?


Thanks. I'd appreciate it.

CWM

"katy" wrote
My bad, Charlie...I got the worng boat...


Duh!

Cheers,
Ellen

"katy" wrote
My bad, Charlie...I got the worng boat...


From Google Groups : katysails
s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32
http://katysails.tripod.com

I agree with you. You did get the *worng* boat.

Cheers,
Ellen

"katy" wrote in message
...

Was that John O. from Grand Rapids?

No. Larry Sullivan.

Max