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. 'Keiko II' is a good example of one,  with an engine that's always proved reliable under current ownership. 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.

Viewing by appointment through our Essex office 01621 785600

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 Jabsco marine toilet to port and a hanging locker opposite.

SALOON:   L-shaped settee to port with table, with a linear galley opposite forward of a smaller settee.

GALLEY:   Equipped with a single-ring gas burner, 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

Volvo MD2020B, three cylinder, 19hp diesel engine, installed in 1995. Shaft drive to fixed propeller. Last serviced 2022.

Electrical Systems

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

Spars and Sails

Masthead rigged sloop. Aluminium mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (2006). Terylene running rigging (2014). Slab reefing mainsail with lazyjacks and stackpack. Headsail furling system. 2 x Lewmar ST16 self-tailing sheet winches. Barton G16 two-speed halyard winch on coachroof.

• Mainsail and furling Genoa

Deck Equipment

• Anchor with chain
• Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, and aluminium stanchions 
• Coachroof grabrails
• Stackpack mainsail cover
• Cockpit cushions
• Various warps and fenders
• Johnson Outboard 3hp - 2003
• Zodiac Tender - 2003 

Navigation Equipment

• Plastimo Contest bulkhead compass
• Digipak CW combined depth sounder and speed/log
• Nasa Marine SX-35-DSC VHF
• Navigation lights

Safety Equipment

• Lifebuoy
• Manual bilge pump
• Electric bilge pump
• Danbouy
• Lifevests x 2

Construction

Westerly Centaur built in 1973 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 bilge keels. Tiller steering to skeg hung rudder. Aft self-draining cockpit with teak grating to floor. Imitation teak to cockpit seats.