Westerly Renown 32 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Ketch

LOA

32.5' · 9.91 m

Disp.

10,080 lbs · 4,572 kg

First year

1972

The Westerly Renown 32 stands as a cornerstone of British production yachting, representing the transition into the era of robust, familyoriented cruising vessels. Designed by the prolific naval architect Laurent Giles and launched in the early 1970s, the Renown 32 was part of a highly successful "31foot" family of hulls that included the Longbow, Berwick, and Pentland. While the hull remains consistent across these siblings, the Renown 32 is distinguished by its centercockpit configuration and ketch rig. This design was aimed squarely at the offshore cruising market, offering a balanced sail plan and a layout that prioritized privacy and safety for longdistance voyaging. According to the Westerly Owners Association, this hull series was one of the builder's most popular, with over 1,000 units produced across the various configurations.