Westerly Centaur
2008 Engine, Copper Coat 2018
- Boat REF# · 263326
- Length · 26'0"
- Year · 1977
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Bilge
- Sleeping berths · 5
- Engine · 1 x diesel 20hp, Beta B- 20HE (2008)
- Lying · South Devon
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Extra Details
| Designer | Laurent Giles |
|---|---|
| Builder | Westerly Marine Construction |
| Lying | South Devon |
| Fuel capacity | 8.8 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 8.8 USG 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
| Length | 26'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 21'4" |
| Beam | 8'5" |
| Draft Min | 3'0" |
| Draft Max | 3'0" |
| Displacement | 6,701.0lbs |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1977) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2004)
Sails
| Reefing 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 |
| 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 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes | |
| Pressurised water system |
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Delta + CQR)
65'7" 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 | |
| Depth sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Swim 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.