The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Westerly Centaur

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  203521
  • LOA  ·  7.92m
  • Year  ·  1979
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Bilge keels
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 23hp, Volvo MD11C (2002)
  • Lying  ·  Kent
The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Laurent Giles
Builder Westerly Marine Construction
Lying Kent
Fuel capacity 45.5 ltr (10.0 G) 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

LOA 7.92m
LWL 21.40m
Beam 2.59m
Draft Min 0.91m
Draft Max 0.91m
Airdraft 11.00m
Headroom 1.83m
Storage In water

Rig

Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1979) with stainless steel standing rigging (2006)

Sails

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 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.
-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 gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Sink
Carpet
Curtains
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 gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Warps
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
Echo sounder

-Garmin GPS 128
-Autohelm personal compass
-Aqua marine 5600 VHF Radio

Safety Equipment

Searchlight
Safety harnesses
Boarding 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.

This Westerly Centaur has been personally photographed and viewed by Jamie Nash of Boatshed Kent. Click here for contact details.
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