The Westerly Griffon 2 1982 vs Westerly Konsort Duo 29 1985 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Westerly Griffon 2 1982 at 26,0 ft versus Westerly Konsort Duo 29 1985 at 28,1 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Westerly Konsort Duo 29 1985 tips the scales at 10 097 lbs — 4 197 lbs less than the Westerly Griffon 2 1982 at 5 900 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Westerly Griffon 2 1982 carries a rated maximum of 20 hp. Engine data for the Westerly Konsort Duo 29 1985 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Westerly Konsort Duo 29 1985 carries 59 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Westerly Griffon 2 1982. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Westerly Konsort Duo 29 1985 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Westerly Griffon 2 1982 caps at 7. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Westerly Konsort Duo 29 1985 could be the deciding factor.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Westerly Konsort Duo 29 1985 displaces 10 097 lbs — a 4 197-lb difference over the Westerly Griffon 2 1982 at 5 900 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 3,3 ft and 3,4 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Westerly Griffon 2 1982 has a documented auxiliary engine of 20 hp.
For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Westerly Konsort Duo 29 1985 carries 119 gallons versus 1 gallons on the Westerly Griffon 2 1982 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.
Bottom line: The Westerly Konsort Duo 29 1985 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 10 097 lbs displacement and 28 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Westerly Griffon 2 1982 at 5 900 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.