Westerly Centaur

£6,500

Located at Newcastle upon Tyne

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Year: 1975

LOA: 7.92m

Berths: 5

Draft: 0.91m

Details

Make: Westerly
Model: Centaur
Engine Make & Model: BETA MD20
Horsepower: 20
Fuel Type: Diesel
Price: £6,500
Location: In Newcastle upon Tyne
Keel: Bilge Keel
Hull Construction: Fibreglass (GRP)
Drive Type: Shaft driven 3-bladed propeller

Dimensions

Beam: 2.6m
Draft: 0.91m
LWL: 6.5m
LOA: 7.92m
Displacement: 3039kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 45l
Water Tank Capacity: 75l
Builder: Westerly Marine
Designer: Laurent Giles
Hull Type: Monohull

Summary

The Centaur was one of the most popular boats that Westerly ever built. They built in the region of 2,400 between 1969 and 1980 which is testament to the brand. Penned by famous designers Laurent Giles the Centaur appealed to both the family cruiser and the lone yachtsman. The design had it all, with a cockpit space more in keeping with a 30 footer, a choice of interior layouts to suit individual needs and a keel configuration that allowed drying harbours and estuaries to be explored. She sailed not too badly either and handled herself admirably in a blow.
'First Endeavour' is a particularly good example and has been lovingly maintained and upgraded by her custodians over the years. This includes a full renovation of the interior including new internal joinery, fully reupholstered, teak decks, a 2014 Beta MD20 engine, 2017 sails which are pristine and crisp and brand new headlining.
Comprehensive electronic navigation equipment including log/speed/depth, DSC VHF and chart plotter.

Mechanical

Vessel is powered by a reliable and economical Beta 20, Marine diesel. This was installed in 2014 and has only completed 90 hours. Engine start panel in cockpit with digital hour meter and visible/audible alarms for charging, oil pressure, and water temperature. Single lever engine control with forward and reverse gearing. Reduction gearbox driving a stainless steel shaft and 3-bladed bronze propeller. Engine serviced in 2024

Electrical

Smart battery charger shore power system with bank of 3x12V batteries fitted with isolators. Within the last 10 years the vessel has been completely rewired and new fuse panels installed.

Hi-Tec Smart Battery Charger/Shore Power unit
Blue Sea rotary battery isolators
Digital Battery Voltage Monitor
3-Pin sockets
12V/USB charging ports

Rigging

Bermudan sloop rigged yacht with deck stepped gold anodised aluminium spars. Stainless steel standing rigging is older than 10 years but has done little. The mast was rewired and new cable deck glands installed for lighting and VHF. Tack-Tick wireless instruments installed.
All running rigging in braid on braid in good condition. The majority is led aft to the cockpit via a series of turning blocks and deck organisers. Andersen 2-speed self tailing winches either side of companionway and in cockpit within easy reach of helm. Mainsheet track mounted aft on coaming keeps cockpit uncluttered.
Mainsail, purchased in 2017 and still in excellent condition. Roller furling genoa and Cruising chute in good condition. Vessel rigged for spinnaker including pole.

Navigation

Icom DSC VHF with command mic
Raymarine RC435 Chart plotter
Tack Tick Wind speed/direction - Anenometer needs fitting
Tack Tick Speed/depth
Autohelm
Navigation lights
Clock & Barometer set

Deck

Manual windlass
Anchor with chain and warp

Safety

Fire extinguisher
CO monitor/alarm
Horseshoe buoy

Canvas

Sprayhood
Dodgers with boat names
Sail cover
Winch covers

Miscellaneous

Boathook
Mooring warps
Fenders
Staff with ensign
Boarding ladder

Accommodation

Below decks is in excellent condition with beautiful cabinet work. The vessel will sleeps 4 in comfort over the forepeak and saloon. Forepeak cabin with comfortable upholstered cushions, 12V reading lights and good storage. Saloon has a comfortable quarter berth to port. Large coolbox beneath port side cushion.
Galley with Plastimo Neptune 2000 gas stove with 2-burner hob and grill. Stainless steel sink with hand pumped fresh water. Good storage options for utensils and provisions.
Forward saloon bulkhead with bespoke cubby hole storage and bottle rack. Between the saloon and the forecabin is the heads compartment with sea toilet. Above is a pull out sink with pumped fresh water. Hanging space/wet locker opposite.

Construction

GRP constructed yacht with smart painted topsides in pale grey. Twin bilge keels are ideal for drying moorings or exploring shallower creeks and esturies of our beatiful coastine. Flared bow shoulders the waves and makes her a relatively dry boat for her size. Counter hung rudder with smart varnished wooden tiller. Stainless steel tiller housing. Skeg mounted 3-bladed propeller.
Attractive teak rub rail at hull to deck join. White grp superstructure with angled coamings for comfort. All decks and coachroof finished in teak. Stainless steel bow and stern rails joined by stanchions and uncoated stainless guardwires.
Large self bailing cockpit with storage lockers to starboard and to the rear. Gas locker to port with space for two bottles. Teak plank sole with built in table bases. Stainless steel mooring cleats and fairleads.

Teak decks
Vented gas lockers
Manual windlass

Disclaimer

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.