Westsails have an interesting history. They were designed after pilot boats, boats that were made very sturdy so they could spend hours in rough seas. They were over built with fiberglass so they are thicker than most fiberglass boats and are wider (beamier) than most other boats for their length [...]

(they have lots of storage). The company that made Westsail's went bankrupt because they couldn't keep up with production and the cost of materials. We all rely on 'Bud' the last Westsail manger who still offers all kinds of helpful suggestions specific to the Westsail and whom will ship out parts - he's an Angel!