1983 Westsail 42 Center Cockpit

This 1983 Westsail 42 Center Cockpit is a full-keel bluewater cruising yacht built with the overbuilt fiberglass construction the design is known for. The hull exhibits the thick layup and robust engineering characteristic of boats designed for ocean voyaging, with a long keel that provides directional stability and a forgiving motion in heavy seas. At 42 feet with a 13-foot beam, the yacht offers a high comfort ratio suited to extended offshore passages.

The center cockpit layout positions the helm amidships and creates a split-cabin interior with the master stateroom aft, separated from the main salon by a pass-through engine room. Below deck, the accommodations feature hand-crafted teak and mahogany joinery throughout, with substantial bulkheads and cabinetry. The interior design prioritizes comfort and livability for long-term cruising. The yacht is powered by a single Westerbeake diesel engine with a cruising speed of 8 knots.

The design prioritizes survival and seaworthiness over speed, with a full-keel configuration and heavy displacement that deliver stable motion and excellent righting ability. Generous tankage supports extended self-sufficiency for transoceanic voyaging. This model represents the later-era production from Worldcruiser Yacht Company, a refinement of the original Bill Crealock design that balances traditional offshore capability with practical interior layout.