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

2008 Engine, Copper Coat 2018
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  263326
  • LOA  ·  7.92m
  • Year  ·  1977
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Bilge keels
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 20hp, Beta B- 20HE (2008)
  • Lying  ·  South Devon
Boatshed Torbay
Boatshed Torbay

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 South Devon
Fuel capacity 40.0 ltr (8.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 40.0 ltr (8.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 02/03/2014

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 20hp
Engine make and model Beta B- 20HE (2008)
Engine Hours engine1= 400
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 Blade
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots

New Engine fitted at a cost of £5000 in 2008
Engine last serviced May 2018
Internal wiring, switching and nav lights replaced as required in 2019 at a cost of £1200
Batteries new in 2019

Dimensions

LOA 7.92m
LWL 6.50m
Beam 2.57m
Draft Min 0.91m
Draft Max 0.91m
Displacement 3,039kg (6,701.0lbs)
Storage On marina

Rig

Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1977) with stainless steel standing rigging (2004)

Sails

Mainsail - Roller boom () Lazy Jacks,
Headsail - Furling ()

In the 2014 Survey, the sails were found to be "good" for the foresail and "serviceable" for the mainsail.

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels, shore power

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Bilge keels
Finish Paint finish

Hull Copper Coat 2018
Gas Safety certificate issued in 2014

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 3
Cabin(s) 1
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Refrigerator
Carpet
Curtains
Pressurised water system

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Delta + CQR)
20.00m of chain
Sea Feather windvane self-steering system
Avon 2m dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
Inflatable believed to be 2004

Nav Equipment

Compass
Radar
VHF DSC radio
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder

Safety Equipment

Liferaft
Life jackets
Boarding ladder

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 0 Electric)

Broker's Comments

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.
The sailing performance is helped by carefully designed bilge keels which are handed port and starboard with a two degree toe-in, so that once the boat heels under sail the more vertical leeward keel is developing lift to windward.
Above deck, the Centaur remains popular because her deep cockpit and wide side decks serve to create a sense of safety when aboard. Another reason for the continuing popularity of Centaurs is the fact that they are a stiff, powerful boat. Whether sailing or motoring, the Centaur's handling is always predictable.
As with all other Westerly Marine yachts the Centaur was massively built. This was partly a result of previous building experience within the company and also a reflection of the state of GRP technology at that time. All Centaurs were built to Lloyds specifications which meant that the building processes were rigorously monitored and all materials had to be approved by Lloyds in order that a certificate could be issued. Although long out of production they still represent excellent value for money, and offer a very tough, seaworthy and spacious (for 26 ft) yacht at low cost.

This Example benefits from significant investment including a new engine in 2008, Copper Coated in 2018 and a 2014 Survey where all items raised are reported to have been replaced or made good.

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Westerly Centaur has been personally photographed and viewed by Phil Key of Boatshed Torbay. Click here for contact details.
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