The Westerly Griffon 26 Fin keel Fin keel 1979 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 20 hp for the Westerly Griffon 26 Fin keel Fin keel 1979 and 30 hp for the Westerly Konsort 1982. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Westerly Konsort 1982 is rated for 8 passengers, while the Westerly Griffon 26 Fin keel Fin keel 1979 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 1982 could be the deciding factor.

The Westerly Griffon 26 Fin keel Fin keel 1979 has a documented displacement of 5 900 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.

Both boats draw a similar depth — 4,1 ft and 3,6 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.

The Westerly Griffon 26 Fin keel Fin keel 1979 uses Sloop rigging. For auxiliary power the Westerly Konsort 1982 carries a 30-hp engine against 20 hp on the Westerly Griffon 26 Fin keel Fin keel 1979. Motoring range and ability to punch through a foul current or enter a tight marina under power will favour the more powerful installation.