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From: Bob Cooley (no email)
Date: Tue Oct 19 2004 - 04:55:56 EDT
Owned and cruised my Westsail 32 for the past two years. Covered
about 7,000 NM and two Atlantic crossings (one solo). Slow is not
an issue except for racers. Have had mine between 5 and 8 kts for
days at a time. Buy an airline ticket if you want fast. Just
kidding but really love the boat and as you mentioned it takes
practice to back but is not hard once you learn. I have the maxprop
feathering prop and it works great. Don't forget the best part, the
self steering vane. Go to Cape Horn web site and see my comments.
Best to all and hope to see you on the high seas.
Bob
s/v Journey
Westsail 32
1973
--- In , Mike Batchelor <mikebat at g dot dot dot >
wrote:
> On Mon, 18 Oct 2004 15:44:28 -0400, l02turner at c dot dot dot
> <l02turner at c dot dot dot > wrote:
> > A couple of basic observations about the boats you've selected.
They are all blue water
> > boats but the WestSails are really slow.
>
> Gee, you think? Everybody tells me that when I mention I am
> considering a Westsail, usually in the first sentence. That is,
> everybody except Westsail owners - a biased lot to be sure, but they
> have experience. But you made it to the 2nd sentence...
(wink/snicker
> :).
>
> Westsail owners tell me the biggest problem they have is poor
> maneuverability at low speeds, and backing up. But this is a common
> trait of all full-keel boats.
>
> > Also, as you no doubt know, the bigger/longer boat will be
faster and more comfortable.
>
> All other things being equal, of course. Hull fairness and
feathering
> props can make a significant difference, as can the sailing skill of
> the skipper. I'm looking at a long term cruise with no particular
> schedule to keep, so I am leaning more towards the comfort and
safety
> side of the equation, rather than hull speed.
>
> > For details about each boat you're interested in - check with:
> > http://www.practical-sailor.com/boatreviews/ and you'll mind
reviews of most or all of the
> > boats you're interested in - they're fee based but worth it.
>
> Wow! They are very proud of their reviews, aren't they? :)
>
> > Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, Catalina 27)
>
> Ha! I'm thinking of driving around a classic car during the next
> couple of years while I still have to work for a living. But I'm
> thinking of a Corvette Stingray or a Mustang Fastback, early 70's.
I
> bet the two cars you have are fun rides.
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