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#  ·  103773
  • LOA  ·  7.95m
  • Year  ·  1978
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Bilge keels
  • Berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 23hp, Volvo MD11 (1978)
  • Lying  ·  ESSEX
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
Lying ESSEX
Fuel capacity 38.0 ltr (8.4 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 45.0 ltr (9.9 G) Total - 1 Tanks

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 23hp
Engine make and model Volvo MD11 (1978)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering Tiller
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3-Blade
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.5 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 4 knots
Max speed (approx) 5 knots

Engine winterised in end of 2009 (includes oil change & new fuel filter).
Injectors serviced end 2008.
New Silencer & Water Lock Exhaust Unit fitted 2009.
New engine drain cocks 2009.
New starter motor in 2009.
Rope cutter on prop shaft.
RCD & Mains Power Distrubution Block.
Sterling 12A 10Amp Charger.
12V Multi Outlet.
Nav Station 12V supply.

Dimensions

LOA 7.95m
LWL 6.50m
Beam 2.60m
Draft Min 0.90m
Draft Max 0.90m
Displacement 3,000kg (6,615.0lbs)
Headroom 1.75m
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Kemp Aluminium spars (1978) with stainless steel standing rigging (2002)

Sails

Mainsail Ratsey - Roller boom (1978)
Headsail - Furling (2004)
Other sails 2nd Genoa ()

Inner Forestay with Wichard Tensioner installed 2002.
Whisker Pole.
Jeckells Genoa new in 2004.

Electrical Systems

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

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Bilge keels
Finish Gelcoat finish

This yacht is currently undergoing a full osmosis treatment to the hull below the waterline, the work in being completed by a local boatyard.
New Diesel Tank (Tek Tanks) fitted 2009

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)

New Jabsco Marine toilet 2008.
New Water Pump & Filter fitted 2009.
Electric pump fitted for fast flushing of water tank.
Gas Safety Certificate issued in 2009.
Headlinings replaced in 2002.
Upholstery is to a very good standard and was new in 2005.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Sink
Carpet
Curtains
Manual water system

New Jabsco Marine toilet 2008.
New Water Pump & Filter fitted 2009.
Electric pump fitted for fast flushing of water tank.
Gas Safety Certificate issued in 2009.
Headlinings replaced in 2002.
Upholstery is to a very good standard and was new in 2005.

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Spray dodgers
Warps
Fenders
Boathook

1 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
3 anchors
(Bruce, Danforth, Fisherman)
20.00m of chain
dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
Washboards replaced 2005
Spraydogers replaced 2006

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Autopilot
Navtex
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights

Garmin 45 with External Antenna
Navtex Pro (NASA) 2-Channel
VHF DSC - Simrad RD68 with cockpit speaker.
Sumlog.
Clipper Depth.

Safety Equipment

Life buoys
Boarding ladder

1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)

2 x Fire extinguishers.
Fire Blanket
Throwing rope. Lifebouy with lamp.
Radar Reflector.
Gas safety certificate (2009)

Broker's Comments

This Centaur has been exceptionally well maintained, with a lot of refurbishment and upgrading having taken place in recent years. The boat is currently being professionally treated for osmosis this work is being completed by a reputable local yard and will be guaranteed. The current owner has intended to keep the boat longer term but their plans changed and this boat is now on the market. The great condition plus peace of mind regarding the hull make this boat great value.
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 Steve Booth of Boatshed Essex. Click here for contact details.
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