Westerly Fulmar 32 Buyer's Guide
The Westerly Fulmar 32, built by Westerly Marine between 1979 and 1992 with 437 hulls produced, is a Dubois-designed monohull that still turns up in Europe as a practical cruiser-racer. A used buyer is choosing between fin and twin keel versions, each with different ground-and-draft behavior, and should weigh the boat's fiberglass hull and 11,000 lb displacement against the usual age-related checks.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Fulmar 32 came as a fin keel with 5'6" draft for performance, or a twin keel at 4'0" draft that can dry out on tidal flats. Both share a 31'11" hull, 10'9" beam, and an interior with seven berths and a galley. The spade rudder and fractional sloop rig are common to all, so layout differences between boats are mostly about keel choice and the owner-driven equipment fitted since launch.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the brokerage market, chartplotter, autopilot, heating, and AIS are commonly fitted, meaning most boats will already have modern navigation and cabin warmth. Dodgers and spinnakers are often seen, useful for cockpit shelter and downwind sailing. Solar, inverter, and radar appear as less frequent owner upgrades rather than standard kit. For a buyer, the presence of heating and autopilot signals a boat set up for real cruising, while a missing chartplotter is a straightforward add rather than a defect.
What to Inspect
The hull is fiberglass with a documented immersion rate of 216 kg/cm, and the wetted surface is about 31 m2 anchor; check that area for osmosis or repair history typical of a 30-year-old GRP hull. Verify the keel-to-hull joint on both fin and twin versions, since the twin keel's drying capability implies periodic grounding loads. Confirm the spade rudder stock and bearing condition, as precise steering control depends on it.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Fulmar 32 typically appears in the United Kingdom and France. A short checklist for the used hunt: confirm keel type and draft against intended waters, test the spade rudder for free play, verify heating and autopilot function if fitted, and inspect the fiberglass hull and wetted surface thoroughly.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Westerly Fulmar 32. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 12 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 11 | $18,220 | — |
| Oct 25 | 3 | $18,544 | +1.8% |
| Nov 25 | 2 | $29,781 | +60.6% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $19,876 | -33.3% |
| Feb 26 | 4 | $24,812 | +24.8% |
| Mar 26 | 9 | $22,526 | -9.2% |
| Apr 26 | 18 | $26,501 | +17.6% |
| May 26 | 2 | $17,027 | -35.7% |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $17,822 | +4.7% |
| Jul 26 | 7 | $26,501 | +48.7% |
| Aug 26 | 4 | $29,151 | +10.0% |
| Sep 26 | 3 | $18,485 | -36.6% |
Where they're listed
Westerly Fulmar 32 listings appear across 2 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 53 (98.1%), followed by France.
Country view
54 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $26,435 | 53 | 13 | 98.1% |
| France | $29,207 | 1 | 1 | 1.9% |
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