Westerly Ocean 33 Buyer's Guide
The Westerly Ocean 33 is the final model Westerly Marine built in the United Kingdom, produced from 1997 to 2000 with only 33 examples completed. For a shopper on the brokerage market, that scarcity matters: every boat is one of a small, late-era Dubois-designed fleet, often found in British waters. Knowing what was standard, what was commonly upgraded, and what to inspect will steer a buyer toward a sound example.
Layouts on the Used Market
Two hull configurations exist. The standard fin-keel version draws about 1.7 metres, while the bilge-keel variant draws 1.22 metres and suits shallow water or drying out on tidal moorings. Both share the same aft-cockpit deck and a traditional interior: a forward double cabin, an aft double with hanging lockers, a saloon with two settee berths and a folding table, a port-side galley with two-burner oven, sink, and refrigerator, and a starboard head with shower. The navigation station sits in the saloon with a large chart table. Teak woodwork and upholstery in various colours give a warm feel below.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most Ocean 33s on the market carry a strong baseline of cruising kit. Heating, chartplotter, hot water, and radar are commonly fitted, making winter sailing and navigation straightforward. Often-seen additions include a spinnaker for offwind speed, bimini and dodger for cockpit shelter, AIS and autopilot for short-handed passage work, and a liferaft for safety. A 20 hp Yanmar saildrive was standard, and its saildrive arrangement freed locker space by hiding the hot-water tank where a shaft would sit. Buyers should confirm the presence of the electric windlass, bow roller, and transom ladder, as these anchor-handling and boarding items were part of the equipment list.
What to Inspect
The interior drew two practical criticisms in period tests. The saloon lacks lockerage, and the teak joinery does not flow harmoniously into the worktops, giving a slightly unsophisticated feel. Inspect the galley Corian surfaces and heads curve for cracks, and check the forward "passage" and companionway step for wear from sprayhood use. Verify the saildrive seal and the 15/16ths rig's swept-spreader terminals, since the runner-free rig places load on those fittings.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical market for these boats is the United Kingdom. Given the small build count, patience is required.
- Decide between fin and bilge keel for your cruising grounds
- Confirm heating, chartplotter, hot water, and radar are present
- Look for spinnaker, bimini, dodger, AIS, autopilot, liferaft as bonuses
- Inspect saloon joinery and saildrive seals closely
- Expect a rare, late-Westerly Dubois design worth the wait
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Westerly Ocean 33. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $38,727 | — |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $38,727 | 0.0% |
| May 26 | 1 | $38,727 | 0.0% |
| Jul 26 | 3 | $54,286 | +40.2% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $54,085 | -0.4% |
Where they're listed
Westerly Ocean 33 listings appear across 1 country. United Kingdom has the most listings with 7.
Country view
7 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $38,727 | 7 | 3 | 100.0% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Westerly Ocean 33You are here | — | $ 46,406 | 8 | 4 |