Westerly Centaur
- Boat REF# · 216303
- LOA · 7.92m
- Year ·
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Bilge keels
- Berths · 5
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 25hp, Volvo MD2B ()
- Lying · Medway
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Extra Details
| Designer | Laurent Giles |
|---|---|
| Builder | Westerly Marine |
| Lying | Medway |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 25hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo MD2B () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 6 knots |
The current owner started working on the engine before being taken ill, there are parts (alternator, metal casings etc) that have been taken off the engine present on the boat, it will need someone with the knowledge to fix this but I am told parts are still available for this engine model.
Dimensions
| LOA | 7.92m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 6.52m |
| Beam | 2.59m |
| Draft Max | 0.91m |
| Displacement | 3,039kg |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with stainless steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Mainsail | - Slab () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling () |
| Other sails | Spinnaker () |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Bilge keels |
| 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. Whilst most Centaurs sold were sloop rig, a few ketches were also sold.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 5 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 3 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| 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.
This one has the “B” layout, with the galley on the starboard side and 5 berths.
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Curtains | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual 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.
This one has the “B” layout, with the galley on the starboard side and 5 berths.
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Fenders |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Manual windlass
1 anchors
dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| GPS | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Garmin GPS 120 XL
Safety Equipment
1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 Electric)
Broker's Comments
These boat details are subject to contract.
A fair example of the Westerly Centaur, the owner is sadly unable to use her anymore so she is being sold as a project which should not take the right person too long to get her ready for the season, the Volvo inboard engine is in need of repair but you also have the option of putting an outboard on the transom where there is a bracket already in place. There are some headlinings in the forward cabin that need some attention but If your a handy person looking for a cheap way to get on the water this summer than this Centaur is certainly worth your attention!
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.