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Westerly Centaur

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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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Specification
Additional Information

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 (6,701.1lbs)

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

Additional Information

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Sink
Curtains
Cabin heating
Manual water system
Non-Smokers

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)

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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.

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

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