Westerly Centaur
- Boat REF# · 254702
- LOA · 7.90m
- Year · 1975
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Bilge keels
- Berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 24hp, Volvo Penta (1975)
- Lying · Medway, Kent, UK
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Extra Details
| Designer | Laurent Giles |
|---|---|
| Builder | Westerly Marine Construction |
| Lying | Medway, Kent, UK |
| Fuel capacity | 12.0 ltr Total - 1 Tanks |
| Last survey | 08/01/2015 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 24hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo Penta (1975) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
Dimensions
| LOA | 7.90m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 6.50m |
| Beam | 2.60m |
| Draft Min | 0.59m |
| Draft Max | 0.59m |
| Displacement | 3,039kg |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with stainless steel standing rigging ()
Sails
| Mainsail | - Slab () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling () |
Electrical Systems
2 batteries charged by: engine
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Bilge keels |
| Finish | Paint 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 | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 4 |
| 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.
1 burner paraffin cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Carpet | |
| Curtains | |
| 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.
1 burner paraffin cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Boathook |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(CQR)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Wind | |
| VHF | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)
Broker's Comments
These boat details are subject to contract.
This Westerly Centaur for sale is a great cruising yacht benefiting from Westerly’s solid build quality. With bilge keels it is great for creek crawling and sailing the East and Kent coasts. Presented in good fair condition for her age. She has everything on board to get out sailing. This Westerly Centaur is reasonably priced as the owners are keen to move on to a larger boat.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.