Blue Water Magazine's 2016 updated review of the Westsail 32 stated that it is the boat "generally credited for starting the cruising boom of the 1970's". Based on Wm. Atkins' Eric 32 as modified for offshore sailing by Bill Crealock, the Westsail was described by Blue Water as "a heavy displacement double ender for long distance cruising, the epitome of seaworthiness--strong and heavy with huge interior volume". Over 800 boats were produced, about half sold as kit boats with interiors completed by purchasers. SHABOOM, had been sitting on the hard with all internal systems removed from 1991 until purchased by the current owner in 1999 . He has totally rebuilt the boat below as described in the listing and pictures which follow.