The Westerly Fulmar 32 - Keel and centerboard Keel and centerboard 1980 vs Westerly Konsort 1982 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The Westerly Konsort 1982 tops out at 30 hp. Engine specs for the Westerly Fulmar 32 - Keel and centerboard Keel and centerboard 1980 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Westerly Fulmar 32 - Keel and centerboard Keel and centerboard 1980 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Westerly Konsort 1982 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Westerly Fulmar 32 - Keel and centerboard Keel and centerboard 1980 could be the deciding factor.
The Westerly Fulmar 32 - Keel and centerboard Keel and centerboard 1980 has a documented displacement of 10 031 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Westerly Fulmar 32 - Keel and centerboard Keel and centerboard 1980 draws 5,8 ft, compared to 3,6 ft for the Westerly Konsort 1982. That 2,2-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The Westerly Fulmar 32 - Keel and centerboard Keel and centerboard 1980 uses Sloop rigging. The Westerly Konsort 1982 has a documented auxiliary engine of 30 hp.
Bottom line: The Westerly Fulmar 32 - Keel and centerboard Keel and centerboard 1980 at 31,1 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The Westerly Konsort 1982 at 29,0 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.