Westsail 32 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Crealock/W. Atkin·1971 – 1981·~834 hulls·Westsail Corporation
Westsail 32 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
32' · 9.75 m
Displ.
19,500 lbs · 8,845 kg
First year
1971

The Westsail 32 occupies a singular position in the pantheon of fiberglass cruising yachts, often credited with igniting the "back to the land" movement of the 1970s—only on the water. Designed by W.I.B. "Bill" Crealock based on the Atkins "Thistle" and "Eric" lines, the vessel is a heavydisplacement doubleender that prioritizes ultimate seaworthiness and interior volume over aerodynamic efficiency. It is a boat that arguably created the "cruising lifestyle" marketing niche, characterized by its massive 20,000pound displacement and a hull thickness that contemporary builders rarely match. While critics often affectionately (or derisively) refer to it as the "Wetsnail" due to its sluggish performance in light airs, the Westsail 32’s reputation for surviving extreme conditions is legendary. Approximately 830 hulls were produced, nearly half of which were sold as kits, leading to a wide variety of interior finishes and equipment levels across the secondhand market.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 25,000
Ask, not sold · 31 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
12
31 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (93.3%) · Mexico (6.7%)

Recent Listings

23 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Westsail 32 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 28 listings (93.3%), followed by Mexico.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

30 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 25,000281193.3%
Mexico$ 45,000206.7%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Contessa 3232'$ 33,6625933
Sadler 3231.5'$ 22,3274829
Island Packet 3235'$ 68,000367
Westerly 3333.27'$ 29,0293519
Westsail 32You are here$ 25,0003112
Nicholson 3232'$ 17,838229
Rival 3231.83'$ 15,387188
Westsail 4242.92'$ 59,000106
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,931102
Cavalier 3232'$ 22,87783
Bristol 3232'$ 15,95061

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Westsail 32 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Westsail 32 over the past 12 months is $25,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Westsail 32 sailboats are for sale?+
12 Westsail 32 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 31 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Westsail 32 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Westsail 32 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Westsail 32 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Westsail 32 listings over the past 12 months are United States (93.3%), Mexico (6.7%).
05Do Westsail 32 listings get price reductions?+
About 14% of Westsail 32 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 28.6% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Westsail 32?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Sadler 32, Island Packet 32. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.