Westerly Centaur 1980

The Westerly
Centaur is a firm favourite for cruising thanks to its moderate
draft and ability to take the ground, good accommodation, and easily managed
nature. ‘Impulse’ is a good example of one of the last Centaurs built, with a
modern engine and unusually well-presented below decks she represents excellent
value and although in need of some upgrading it will make an excellent basis
for someone looking to go cruising on a modest budget! Only being sold as I have had ongoing physical health problem, a 04/2023 survey is available on request.Westerly Centaur yard no. 2413 built in approx.
1980 by Westerly Marine Construction to a design by Laurent Giles. White GRP
hull, superstructure, and decks with blue-painted non-slip surfaces. Teak
rubbing strakes. Twin cast iron keels. Tiller steering to skeg hung rudder. Aft
self-draining cockpit. I have loved this Westerly, I sailed her from Lowestoft to Chichester, part of the journey, I was caught in 30 MPH winds gusting. Impulse is a very capable & safe vessel, she has looked after me & I have looked after her, it will be sad to let her go!! 

Accommodation

‘Impulse’ has the B-layout which offers up to six
berths in two cabins and approx. 6′ max headroom.

FORECABIN:   Fitted with a V berth with
infill, beneath berth stowage, an opening hatch to the fordeck and two
portlights. 

HEADS:   Full-width heads compartment
with marine toilet (new seacocks 2023) to port and a hanging locker opposite.

SALOON:   L-shaped settee to port with
table (which can convert to a double berth) with a linear galley opposite
forward of a smaller settee.

GALLEY:   Equipped with a gimballed
two-burner gas cooker with grill (requires replacement) 1 portable gas stove working, sink with manually
pumped water supply, and ample storage in a range of cupboards.

AFT:   Quarter berths to port and
starboard which can also be used to provide easily accessed storage ideal for
larger items such as a portable fridge, dinghy, or folding bicycle.

Mechanical Systems

Located abaft the companionway, Beta BD722
three-cylinder 20hp diesel engine (new 2008). Freshwater cooled via heat
exchanger. Steel 45L fuel tank. Single lever controls with electric start.
Shaft drive to fixed 3-bladed propeller. 

The engine is in good cosmetic condition, was
professionally serviced in July 2023 including a new shaft seal, and has been
very lightly used since.

Now winterized.   

Electrical Systems

2 x 12v batteries charged via engine alternator.
Basic shorepower system. Electrical distribution panel. Full cabin lighting.

1x 45W solar panel & MTTP control management

Spars and SailsMain sail in very good condition, headsail luff needs replacing, Light spinnaker sail (spinnaker) with pole

Masthead rigged sloop. Aluminium mast and boom.
Stainless steel standing rigging (age unknown). Terylene running rigging. Slab
reefing mainsail with lazyjacks. Rotostay headsail furling system. 2 x Gibb
sheet winches. Lewmar 7 halyard winch at companionway. 2 x Gibb mast-mounted
halyard winches.  

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Mainsail and furling Genola Spinnaker +pole

Deck Equipment

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Danforth anchor with chain

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Kedge anchor

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Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit,
and aluminium stanchions 

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Coachroof grabrails

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Mainsail cover and sprayhood

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Various warps and fenders

Navigation Equipment

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Plastimo Contest bulkhead
compass

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NASA Clipper Duet combined depth
sounder and speed/log

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Standard Horizon CP300i colour
GPS chart plotter with Auto pilot

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Stowe Dataline instruments (not
working)

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Space and wiring for VHF radio

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Sanyo stereo system

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Clock and barometer

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Navigation lights

Safety Equipment

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2 x Fire extinguishers 

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Gas alarm

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2 x Horseshoe lifebuoys

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Manual bilge pump

Other Equipment Micro wave, Portable heater & much more!!

Current Price: £5000.00

This Westerly Centaur 1980 may be available on ebay