Westerly Centaur Layout C
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- Boat REF# · 304352
- LOA · 7.90m
- Year · 1973
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Bilge keels
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 19hp, Volvo MD2020 (2005)
- Lying · Essex
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Extra Details
| Designer | Laurent Giles |
|---|---|
| Builder | Westerly Marine |
| Lying | Essex |
| Water capacity | 40.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 20/03/2013 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 19hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo MD2020 (2005) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 bladed, fixed (+ Rope Cutter) |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 1.5 ltr /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
New sea water pump (September, 2021)
Full engine service, impeller, filters, oil (Volspec 2019)
Exhaust manifold replaced (2017)
1 x new starter battery (August 2021)
Prop protector (2004)
Dimensions
| LOA | 7.90m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 6.50m |
| Beam | 2.60m |
| Draft Min | 0.90m |
| Draft Max | 0.90m |
| Displacement | 3,000kg |
| Headroom | 1.83m |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Procter Aluminium spars () with stainless steel standing rigging (2013)
Sails
| Mainsail | Hyde sails - Slab (1997) Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks, 3 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Hyde sails - Furling (1997) |
| Other sails | Cruising Chute (1998) |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Sails appear in good condition
UV strip replaced (2013)
Lazy jacks and stack pack (2015)
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Bilge keels |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Plastic fuel tank (2016)
Flexible fresh water tank (2019)
Stanchion posts and bases replaced in 2020
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 1 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
Pull-out washbasin above the seatoilet, with hanging locker space opposite
Headlining and new windows (2010)
Jabsco sea toilet (2005)
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Sink | |
| Carpet | |
| Curtains | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Pull-out washbasin above the seatoilet, with hanging locker space opposite
Headlining and new windows (2010)
Jabsco sea toilet (2005)
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sprayhood | |
|---|---|
| Spray dodgers | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(Bruce Type)
Anchor chain
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| Video | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Echo sounder |
Raymarine tiller autopilot
Smarter chart AIS combo (c-map updates 2019)
Garmin GPS72 (handheld)
Glomax TV antenna (2013)
Safety Equipment
| LPG Detector | |
|---|---|
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
| Life buoys | |
| Searchlight | |
| Boarding ladder |
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)
Broker's Comments
The Westerly Centaur was designed in 1968 by Jack Laurent Giles as a more contemporary and spacious replacement for the Westerly 25. They were built to Lloyds specifications, meaning that the building processes were rigorously tested and all the materials had to be approved by Lloyds in order that a certificate could be issued.
The Centaur's self-draining cockpit is deep and comfortable, spacious for its size; with four berths, galley and separate fore-cabin and heads. Ideal for families and single handed, ideal for cruising estuaries, rivers, coastal passages and further afield.
Westerly Centaur's are one of the most well known and loved models from the reliable and sturdy Westerly range of sailing yachts. Designed for maximum comfort in the cockpit and interior, the bilge keel is also perfect for sailing shallower waters, whilst also capable of venturing further afield.
When I visited the boat, I saw a vessel with a good looking, relatively recent engine, and an appeal to anybody looking for a safe, easy to handle boat to enjoy a variety of sailing. This version comes with a recent engine, rigging and headlining.
Owners comments: "Well loved, maintained and sensibly upgraded during my father’s ownership, it had plenty of use both cruising and racing - with some very good results in local Thames Estuary Yacht Club races, and cruising around the east, south east coasts, France, Belgium and the Netherlands".
If you would like more information please contact our office and we would also be pleased to organise a personal viewing.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
More than 20 years
Why are you selling her?
Change of circumstances
Where have you sailed her?
UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands