YBC A1037

1987 Westsail 32 - GBP 57,530

The Westsail 32 goes down in history as the boat that launched a thousand dreams. She’s generally credited for starting the cruising boom of the 1970s which brought “the cruising life” out of the fringes and into the mainstream. Designed by Bill Crealock as a heavy displacement double ender for long distance cruising, this boat is the epitome of seaworthiness; built strong and heavy with huge interior volume. 'Aloha' is a New Custom version built in 1986 and commissioned in 1987. A larger cockpit with propane and storage lazarettes, a seated navigation area, a quarter berth, no pilot berths hence better storage space and wider settees, all in addition to many cosmetic improvements.

'Aloha's present owners have owned her since 1996 and their circumnavigation began in September 2000. Over the years they have conscientiously maintained, and when appropriate upgraded the equipment to ensure a safe and capable ocean going yacht. Records on maintenance and repair have been kept.

In 2007/8 Aloha had had a major refit in New Zealand. Engine reconditioned, new mainsail, new yankee, new standing and running rigging, new canvas, new interior upholstery (2008), new electric windlass, the keel was peeled and coated with Vinylester with fibreglass matt and finally topped with 5 barrier coats.

She was then ready for the continued journey across the Indian Ocean, Atlantic and home. 'Aloha' has been put up for sale, regretfully, due to ill health.

Last haul out was May 2011.

Inspection by appointment, with exclusive brokers YBC.

Location: Langkawi	Year Launched: 1987 Registered: Canada
Designer: Bill Crealock	Builder: P&M Worldwide
Displacement: 20,000 lbs	Ballast: 7000 lbs
Engine: Perkins 4-108	Keel: Full
Hull: solid GRP Deck: GRP sandwich, ply	Fuel: 96 litres (2 tanks) Water: 300 litres (2 tanks)
Steering: Tiller	Watermaker: Katadyn 40E
Autopilot : Raymarine 4000GP	Windvane :Pacific windpilot
Length: 32' 0'' Beam: 11' 0'' Draft: 5' 0''	Engine hours: 2890 Speed under power: 6kts Propellor: Maxprop

Accommodation:

'Aloha' boasts an astonishing interior in terms of both quality and design. First class joinery with Maple and California oak has given a rich and beautiful wood interior. White deck heads and teak and holly cabin sole complete the traditional look. The Pullman V berth is large with plenty of secure shelving and lockers. Aft and to port is the heads with retractable shower. One large hanging locker opposite. The saloon features a very large drop leaf table with inlaid woods which has its own lifting drinks cabinet built in. Two full length settees oppose each other and are good berths. Overhead, a butterfly hatch completes the picture. The galley is port side with the seated nav station opposite. Ventilation from opening bronze ports, butterfly hatch, 5 two speed Hella fans and 3 two speed Cafrano fans. When at marinas, a domestic 240vac air conditioning unit is in use.

Galley:

Force 10 two burner gas stove and oven c/w solenoid shut off. Double stainless steel sink. Electric fresh water pump. Bronze manual fresh water pump. 12v Adler Barber refrigerator, air cooled compressor, vertical evaporator (2005). Ice box. Seagull water purifier.

Shower: One in heads.

Toilet:

One manual. Polythene holding tank c/w 'Shurflow'macerator pump.

Electrics & Batteries:

House bank: Four Trojan batteries. Engine start: One. (2010). Xantrex Link 2000R battery monitor. Xantrex Truecharge 20amp, 90-240vac battery charger (2010). High output Balmar 70-110amp alternator. 2 x 75 watt solar panels. Air-X wind generator (2008). 600w pure sine inverter. Portable Honda 1000e generator.Rule 2000 bilge pump with alarm.

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