Westerly Centaur
- Boat REF# · 203521
- Length · 26'0"
- Year · 1979
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Bilge
- Sleeping berths · 5
- Engine · 1 x diesel 23hp, Volvo MD11C (2002)
- Lying · Kent
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Extra Details
| Designer | Laurent Giles |
|---|---|
| Builder | Westerly Marine Construction |
| Lying | Kent |
| Fuel capacity | 10.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 23hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo MD11C (2002) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | tiller |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
-Reconditioned engine 2002
-Engine serviced Feb 2015
Dimensions
| Length | 26'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 70'3" |
| Beam | 8'6" |
| Draft Min | 3'0" |
| Draft Max | 3'0" |
| Airdraft | 36'1" |
| Headroom | 6'0" |
| Storage | In water |
Rig
Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1979) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2006)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | kemp - Slab (2001) |
|---|
Standing rigging replaced over 2001, 2006 and 2007
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Bilge |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
The Westerly Centaur was designed in 1968 by Jack Laurent Giles as a more modern and roomier replacement for the existing Westerly 25. She was probably the first mass-production yacht to have had the design tank-tested before a prototype was built, and this, plus Laurent Giles's earlier experience with bilge keel designs, was probably the reason for the Centaur's good performance under sail. Looking at a roomy boat with good headroom and a powerful diesel makes many people regard Centaurs as motor-sailers. They are not - they actually sail very well, although as bilge-keelers they are always going to be slower to windward than similar sized fin-keelers.
-Re-inforced keels 1992
-Osmosis treated and sheathed 2005
-New exhaust 2014
-Antifouled Dec 2014
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 5 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 3 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
The Centaur is one of the most popular British yachts ever, about 2,500 having been built from 1969 to 1984. Centaurs are strongly built, offer excellent headroom and accommodation for their size, and sail well. Whilst most Centaurs sold were sloop rig, a few ketches were also sold
This one has the “B” layout, with the galley on the starboard side and 5 berths. The upholstery is in good condition, and down below she looks bright and fresh.
Refurbished toilet 2014
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Sink | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
The Centaur is one of the most popular British yachts ever, about 2,500 having been built from 1969 to 1984. Centaurs are strongly built, offer excellent headroom and accommodation for their size, and sail well. Whilst most Centaurs sold were sloop rig, a few ketches were also sold
This one has the “B” layout, with the galley on the starboard side and 5 berths. The upholstery is in good condition, and down below she looks bright and fresh.
Refurbished toilet 2014
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(CQR)
New Stanchions 2012
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF | |
| GPS | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder |
-Garmin GPS 128
-Autohelm personal compass
-Aqua marine 5600 VHF Radio
Safety Equipment
| Searchlight | |
|---|---|
| Safety harnesses | |
| Swim ladder |
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)
Broker's Comments
These boat details are subject to contract.
This Westerly Centaur has been well cared for and loved by her current owners who have owned her over the last 27 years. During that time they have replaced many of the important parts, such as running rigging,engine,instruments and headlinings. She has been sailed to Holland many times over the years with her owners spending as long as 4 months at a time living on her! A very well kept vessel that should give her new owner many years of enjoyment to come.
Viewing highly recommended!
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.