Westsail Parts Company
Keeping the Fleet Afloat!
Providing orginal and replacement parts for Westsails
If you have a Westsail and need repair or replacement parts, there is a single source for all of it. Westsail Parts Company has copies of all of the original Westsail drawings and specifications, construction manuals and patterns as well as sources of all the specialty built metal parts made for the Westsails. Replacement parts are available for all sizes of Westsail boats, as well as technical assistance and advice. If you are planning to buy or sell a Westsail, or preparing for an ocean passage, we are available to review and advise on the condition and equipment needed.
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If you are planning any repairs or replacement of faulty, corroded or worn parts, Westsail Parts will supply you with a complete package of all of the needed parts, including fasteners, clamps, and the multitude of other parts that normally require numerous trips to the marine supply store in order to complete a job. As well as we can provide step by step instructions on how to perform the repair job. Instructions will also include sketches and drawings where necessary, critical dimensions, and procedures to follow.
Whether you are in the market for a Westsail, or you are already an owner of these fine boats, membership in the WOA is your first place for support, resources, and camaraderie. The Westsail Owners Association is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization whose goal is member support through the dissemination of information and friendship on and off the water. All of our members share the common goal of improving our boats, our skills, and our lifestyles.
The Westsail Corporation was born in Southern California in 1971 out of the creation of the Kendall 32, which borrowed from the Archer/Atkins designs with help from yacht designer William Crealock to create what eventually became the Westsail 32. Throughout its existence, there were six different Westsail models, W28, W32, W39, W42 & W43
If you are interested in listing your boat for sale as a private party - Contact us and we'll get your boat listed so the next new owners can find her and take her over the horizon on the next adventure.
Westsail the World" is a documentary film in production that explores the legacy, legend, and luminaries of Westsail boats. It features interviews with Bud Taplin, Snyder & Lynne Vick, Larry Kendall and individuals like Sir Robin Knox-Johnston, who was the first person to sail around the world singlehanded non stop.
Bud Taplin
After taking care of Westsail boats and owners for over 50 years, Bud is retiring and passing the torch for the Westsail Parts business. Often referred to as the Guru of all things Westsail, Bud Taplin was the first production manager of Westsail and developed the manufacturing and production methods for the original Westsail 32 in 1972. He was also responsible for building the tooling for the Westsail 42. In 1974 he left Westsail to start his own boat-building company, Worldcruiser Yacht Company, building custom boats and helping Westsail owners finish their boats. He also continued on to start the Westsail Parts Company. But fear not, Bud will still be around for questions and advice as needed. Randy Leasure will be carrying on his legacy as the source for Westsail parts for repair & restoration. Randy has owned Westsail 32 Tortuga for over 25 years and has extensive knowledge of Westsails and will do his best to continue serving the Westsail community. Bud will still be available for questons at bud@westsail.com and Randy can be reached at randy@westsailparts.com.
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