EXCEL 53
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 53 ft |
| LWL | 46.5 ft |
| Beam | 14 ft |
| Displacement | 22,136 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.1 kn |
About the EXCEL 53
Prototype (or similar was 'Cantata' from which tooling may have been created. But only one EXCEL 53 ended up being built. Thanks to 'SPB'.
The Excel 53 is a rare, one-off vessel designed by Alan Andrews and built by Westerly Marine in 1993, with only 1 hull produced. Its unique status as a single-unit build distinguishes it from mass-produced yachts, offering a bespoke design experience within the Westerly lineage.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced sailors seeking a heavy-displacement, comfortable cruiser with a proven Alan Andrews design, likely appealing to those who value stability and traditional build quality over high-performance racing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 22136.0 lb and a low capsize ratio of 2.0, the Excel 53 is well-suited for offshore cruising, offering excellent stability and seakeeping characteristics.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other Alan Andrews designs from the 1990s, such as the Westerly Falcon or similar heavy-displacement cruising sloops, due to shared design philosophy and robust construction.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the EXCEL 53 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 53ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the EXCEL 53yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a EXCEL 53? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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