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Westerly Centaur

Seaworthy Classic For Adventurous Coastal Trips

  • Build year 1975, Sailingboat for sale
  • France

3,000 EUR

Westerly Centaur Sailingboat 1975, with Yanmar engine, France
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Westerly Centaur now available in online auction. Bidding open until October 19, 2026. Westerly Centaur for adventurous coastal cruising What type of sailing boat is the Westerly Centaur? This 1975 Westerly Centaur is a classic cabin cruiser measuring 8.56 meters in length, 2.54 meters in beam, and a draft of 1.10 meters. Designed by Laurent Giles and built by Westerly, a yard renowned for its distinctive cruising yachts with practical layouts and seaworthy characteristics. With her round bilge hull, single rudder, and sheltered cockpit, the boat is particularly suited for coastal waters, longer weekends, and holiday voyages. The Centaur is a version C, with the galley located directly to starboard next to the companionway. Additionally, there is a spacious lazarette at the rear of the cockpit, perfect for lines, fenders, tools, and other equipment. Her fixed berths accommodate four people comfortably. The interior headroom is approximately 1.85 meters, making the accommodation pleasant for onboard living. Westerly Centaur now available in online auction. Bidding open until October 19, 2026. What has this boat been used for? The Westerly Centaur has been used for recreational sailing, holidays, and weekend trips at sea over the past few years. The current owners have sailed her for two years around the Anglo-Norman Islands where she has proven her worth in waters with short waves, strong currents, and significant tidal differences. Previously owned by German owners for many years, she was typically used for about two months each year and stored at Dauphin Nautic yard in Paimpol during the off-season. Her sailing area primarily consisted of the French coast and the Channel. The sheltered cockpit provides a safe and comfortable feeling while underway, while her sailing characteristics are well-suited for cruising along rocky coasts, islands, and sheltered bays. A memorable moment for the current owners was anchoring at Belvoir Bay on Herm Island. Such destinations clearly illustrate what this compact cabin cruiser is designed for: independent sailing, enjoying the coast, and overnighting in beautiful spots. How is the accommodation onboard? Inside she features a cozy dining area and a cooking appliance. The layout is practical and straightforward with four fixed berths. The galley is located directly to starboard after the entrance, making cooking onboard easily accessible without overloading the living space. The water tank has a capacity of approximately 65 liters. The boat is particularly suitable for a couple or a smaller family who value independent sailing and outdoor living. Four adults can sleep onboard; however, the owners honestly note that sleeping arrangements may feel limited for four tall adults during extended stays. For weekends or holidays with two people or shorter trips, her layout offers plenty of possibilities. Onboard there is a marine toilet with direct discharge into the outside water. Additionally, the cabin features lighting and there is a 12-volt system with shore power connection of 220 volts. A battery charger, voltmeter, and two batteries with a total capacity of 154 Ah make her suitable for comfortable living without being directly reliant on shore power. What engine and technology does she have? The Westerly Centaur is powered by a Yanmar 3GMD inboard diesel engine from 1985. This three-cylinder engine delivers 20 hp and has approximately 700 running hours. It starts manually and runs on diesel fuel with an estimated consumption of around 2.5 liters per hour. Cruising speed is approximately 10 kilometers per hour with a maximum of about 15 kilometers per hour under motor. The engine is operational and winterized annually. In 2026 oil and all filters were replaced along with anodes and water pump impeller; drive belts were renewed in 2025. For the next owner there are some technical points to address including replacing engine mounts and battery connectors; currently batteries are continuously linked together. These points are clearly noted so that an interested buyer can have her inspected accordingly and make adjustments as desired. What sails and navigation equipment are included? The sail plan consists of a mainsail, genoa, spinnaker, and storm jib. The genoa from North Sails dates from 2025 and operates on a roller system; also new is the trinquette while the lightweight spinnaker is in fresh condition complete with sock. The mainsail is in good usable condition; running rigging was renewed in 2026 while standing rigging remains strong according to the owner. For navigation she includes a fixed Garmin GPS unit, compass, Lowrance Link 5 VHF radio, and Humminbird fishfinder which may function intermittently over time requiring eventual replacement. The aluminum mast combined with existing sails creates versatile rigging suitable for relaxed cruising as well as more sporty conditions. The genoa features a reefing system while the headsail includes roller furling which simplifies sail handling from the cockpit. What is the condition of the hull and deck? The overall condition of this used sailing boat is described as fair. In 2026 she was taken out of water for work on her underwater hull and aesthetics; antifouling was applied along with complete repainting of the hull while woodwork was treated with teak oil; also painted was the cockpit where one forward cleat on starboard was addressed. There are no known issues with keel construction; bilge remains dry. Important for interested buyers to note are indications of osmosis that have been found—this point should be carefully considered when assessing her condition. An independent inspection by an expert can provide insight into extent, urgency, and potential next steps allowing buyers to evaluate her technical state effectively.

Specifications Equipment

Materiale / unit

Hull type

Fibreglass

Length

8.56

Beam

2.54

Deplacement

3040

Depth

1.10

Motor & technic

Engine

Yanmar

Total power

20

Engine place

Inboard

Engine hours

700

Fuel

Diesel