Westsail 33 Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · long

Rig

Cutter

LOA

32' · 9.75 m

Disp.

19,500 lbs · 8,845 kg

First year

1980

The Westsail 33, designed by the legendary W.I.B. "Bill" Crealock, represents a refined evolution of the heavydisplacement cruising philosophy that defined the Westsail Corporation in the 1970s. While its predecessor, the Westsail 32, achieved cult status as the quintessential "Blue Water" boat, it was frequently criticized for sluggish performance in light air and a heavy helm. The Westsail 33 was engineered to address these shortcomings, offering a more contemporary hull shape while retaining the rugged, doubleended aesthetic that appealed to traditionalists. Built in Costa Mesa, California, the 33 is a stout, cutterrigged vessel intended for selfsufficient oceanic passagemaking. It stands as a bridge between the classic Atkininspired designs and more modern, performanceoriented cruisers, though it remains firmly in the "heavyweight" category with a displacement of approximately 19,000 pounds.