Fulmar 32
Description
The Fulmar 32 (commonly known as the Westerly Fulmar 32) is a highly regarded British performance cruiser-racer designed by Ed Dubois (of Dubois Naval Architects) and built by Westerly Marine Construction Ltd. (UK) from 1979/1980 to 1992, with approximately 437 hulls produced (making it one of Westerly's more successful models from that era). This fiberglass monohull emphasizes fast, balanced sailing with vice-free handling, excellent manners (light tiller feel, good balance, and straight tracking), and solid seaworthiness—ideal for club racing, match training, or family coastal/offshore cruising. It features a fractional sloop rig (some variants listed as masthead), fin keel with spade rudder (standard), twin/bilge keel options (draft ~4.0 ft / 1.22 m for shallower access), and a few rare lifting keel versions. The interior is practical and comfortable (5–6 berths in 2 cabins: V-berth forward, saloon settees, galley, enclosed head, quarter berths; headroom ~6'1"–6'2"), with teak trim typical of Westerlys; auxiliary power is usually a small diesel (e.g., Volvo Penta or Bukh 18–24 hp). Owners and reviews often call it one of Westerly's best boats—lively yet forgiving, with strong light-air performance from its generous sail plan.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ed Dubois |
|---|---|
| Builder | Westerly Marine (UK) |
| Length | 31.920 ft |
| LOA | 31.920 ft |
| LWL | 26.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.920 ft |
| Displacement | 9900 lb |
| Ballast | 4210 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.250 ft |
| Year Built | 197 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36.85 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.71 ft |
| p | 39.37 ft |
| e | 13.12 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.85 ft | 11.71 ft | 39.37 ft | 13.12 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Fulmar 32 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 39.37 ft - (12000 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.12 ft - (3999 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.9 ft - (12466 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 41.06 ft - (12515 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 257.97 ft² |
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Fulmar 32 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 30.93 ft - (9427 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.49 ft - (4721 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.89 ft - (8196 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.47 ft - (4106 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 208.26 ft² |
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Fulmar 32 - GENOA
| Luff | * 36.73 ft - (11195 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.9 ft - (5761 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.56 ft - (10534 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.57 ft - (5355 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 322.64 ft² |
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Fulmar 32 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 36.73 ft - (11195 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.08 ft - (6425 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.08 ft - (6425 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 658.13 ft² |
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