Westerly Centaur 26
West Mersea, Essex
Westerly Centaur 26, 1977, twin keels, B layout, Beta-20 diesel (2003), recent 12v batteries and electrics, recent instruments, roomy 5 berth cabin, ideal family boat!
Built in 1977 and commissioned in 1978. GRP construction with white topsides and superstructure, twin bilge keels, self draining aft cockpit with tiller steering, 5 berth internal layout with around 6’1” maximum headroom, masthead Bermudan sloop rig. Hull epoxy coated in 1999. Last surveyed in 2017.
BUILDER:
Designed by Laurent Giles and built by Westerly Marine Construction. Lloyds Hull No SOU137877. Sail No 1862. SSR61861.
DIMENSIONS:
LOA 26' 0” (7.9m)
Beam 8' 6” (2.6m)
LWL 21’4”
Draft 3' 0” (0.9m)
Headroom 6' 1"
Displacement 6700 lbs
In this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. Life-saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and it is for the buyer to ensure they are in date and suitable for their purposes.
West Mersea, Essex
Westerly Centaur 26, 1977, twin keels, B layout, Beta-20 diesel (2003), recent 12v batteries and electrics, recent instruments, roomy 5 berth cabin, ideal family boat!
Built in 1977 and commissioned in 1978. GRP construction with white topsides and superstructure, twin bilge keels, self draining aft cockpit with tiller steering, 5 berth internal layout with around 6’1” maximum headroom, masthead Bermudan sloop rig. Hull epoxy coated in 1999. Last surveyed in 2017.
BUILDER:
Designed by Laurent Giles and built by Westerly Marine Construction. Lloyds Hull No SOU137877. Sail No 1862. SSR61861.
DIMENSIONS:
LOA 26' 0” (7.9m)
Beam 8' 6” (2.6m)
LWL 21’4”
Draft 3' 0” (0.9m)
Headroom 6' 1"
Displacement 6700 lbs
In this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. Life-saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and it is for the buyer to ensure they are in date and suitable for their purposes.
Mechanical
Beta-20 20hp inboard diesel engine (2003). Shaft drive to fixed propeller. Single lever engine controls.
Electrical
Alternator charging to 2 x 12v batteries (both new 2024). Electrics checked and upgraded 2024.
Navigation
Compass, depth sounder (2020), log (2024), DSC VHF radio (2018), windvane at masthead, radar reflector, navigation lights, steaming light, tri-colour light and anchor light.
Safety
Manual bilge pump.
NOTE - Liferaft (3 year service in 2024) - available for extra £300
Deck Gear
Stainless steel pushpit, pulpit and guardwires, blue sprayhood, blue dodgers with name in white, cockpit cushions, teak cockpit seating, tiller, spinnaker pole, 2 sheet winches and 2 self tailing halyard winches, anchor with chain and warp, manual anchor windlass, kedge anchor with warp, mooring warps and fenders.
Sails
Mainsail with mainsail cover. Genoa roller reefing system with furling genoa. Spinnaker. Aluminium mast and boom by Proctor. Stainless steel standing rigging (approx 2002 but checked by rigger 2024).
Domestic
Her galley has a gas cooker (may need replacing), water supply to sink. Separate heads compartment with Lavac marine toilet.
ACCOMMODATION:
“B” layout with 2 “V” berths in the forward cabin, her “L” shaped saloon arrangement & 2 single quarter berths.
Owners Comments
FEATURES
Standing rigging checked by rigger 2024
VHF radio 2018
Log renewed 2024
New batteries 2024
Electrics checked and upgraded 2024.
REMARKS
The "Admiral Benbow" has been moored at West Mersea since at least 1993. She was acquired at the time by Col. Bill Norman who loved her and sailed her extensively. She was sold to a Rev Norton in 2007 and little used, then purchased by her present owners father in law in 2010, passing to her present owner in 2012. She has been used as a family yacht since, her engine has been professionally maintained and her hull had previously been epoxy coated, her last survey for insurance was 2017. Her topsides are a little scratched, her sails a bit worn but otherwise she has been much loved and well maintained (her electrics were and instruments were recently updated). Overall, a very good buy!