Westsail 32 Survey

  • August 27, 2024 4:30 PM
    Message # 13398634

    I'm potentially purchasing a 1979 Westsail 32 this weekend. Doesn't look like there are any red flags. But wanted to have someone else a little more knowledgeable put eyes on it as well. The survey was done in 2019 and it has remained on the hard ever since. The current owner has already done some of the work


    Thanks in advance!
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  • August 28, 2024 7:34 PM
    Reply # 13399163 on 13398634

    Good luck , keep us posted .

  • August 29, 2024 2:13 PM
    Reply # 13399569 on 13398634
    Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Blair: 

    Welcome aboard and to Westsails and the WOA. 

    Quickly reviewing the attached PDF - I would say that you have a 49-year-old boat in above average condition. The survey documented the items that need attention.

    I did notice that the survey says that the bowsprit is stainless steel but to me the bowsprit looks like wood in the photographs - maybe the SS has been painted? 

    If you are new to boat maintenance, there are plenty of online resources to assist your journey. What you will find is that soon you will need to be familiar with plumbing, electrical, fiberglass and epoxy etc. etc. 

    Since the vessel is on the hard, I would suggest that you focus on getting all below the water line work, the engine and drive train, rudder, thru hulls, the hull above the water line (polish / repaint?)  and safety items handled.   

    I hope this helps.

    Jay Bietz



  • August 31, 2024 11:21 AM
    Reply # 13401184 on 13398634

    Matt is one of the best surveyors in the PNW and he seldom misses anything.  This survey is a good indication of the condition of this boat 5 years ago.  But a lot can happen in 5 years time.  It would be a good idea to contact Matt and ask him what it would cost to have him revisit the boat.  It may be money well spent...

  • September 16, 2024 2:26 AM
    Reply # 13407046 on 13398634

    OK it’s getting way too late for me lol but I have to say that I had a super Duper international Surveyor Allan Smith down in Mexico and he found pretty well everything he did a good oil test engine infrared test - see pic went for a sea trial she was up on the hard Check the Rigging you name it we did it and you’ll always find some little thing and then the fun begins!

    and yep, they’re basically 50-year-old boats in average condition because they are 50 years old however they can be beautifully refinished all the bells and whistles and I think average is in the eye of the beholder lol

    I was just so excited that I’m glad there was professional looking around because I think either you focus on it totally or you just stand around going duh because you can’t believe you’re buying this! 

    you get a boat for one reason-  because you want one - if you want to be practical,  forget boats lol

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  • September 17, 2024 9:18 AM
    Reply # 13407674 on 13398634

    Glad to hear the survey went well . What is the infrared and heat gun test ? 

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  • September 23, 2024 12:35 PM
    Reply # 13409954 on 13398634

    I googled it , the inferred test I have never heard of . I might have the yard do that for me next time I haul out . But it will only tell me what I already know .

    The term heat gun threw me off , as I know them as a temperature gun .


  • October 03, 2024 12:30 AM
    Reply # 13414967 on 13398634

    Didja buy it?! 

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