Westerly 26 Centaur

Stock #203644

Reason for selling is "Getting older - Time to let her go and enjoy new hobbies".

ANY and ALL offers will be put in front of our seller! Submit your offer today!

Hard to find Westerly Centaur 26 twin keel coastal cruiser!

The Westerly 26 CENTAUR = Westerly's most successful model and, in anything close to this size range, the most popular British production sailboat ever. It's thought that all are bilge/twin keelers

This boat was built in England for the North Sea- strong and dry and rigged for single-handed sailing. Per the boat's owner, "I've had her at 8.5kts in a 25kt nor-easter in the Gulf of Mexico w/ reefed main and working jib at 4-5' - seas on the beam - and we did just fine!

She has cruised the Ohio River system, Tennessee River, Tombigbee waterway, Florida and the Keys, Atlantic coast, ICW, NC Outerbanks, Chesapeake Bay, New England, Cape Cod, Hudson River, Erie Canal, Lake Ontario, St Lawrence River, 1000 Islands, Trent-Severn Canal, Georgian Bay, North Channel in Lake Huron, Lake Erie, AND she's trailer-able."

Note the the seller has a custmized flat bed trailer available to move the boat or for purchase separately.


--- KEY FEATURES / BOAT INFO ---

* ALL block and tackle, boom vang, shackles, lines and sheets, fenders, spare parts, and equipment, etc.. are here and included with the boat.


--- MODEL OVERVIEW ---

She's a bright and airy boat w/ 2 opening ports - front hatch and screen doors for the companionway. A vented anchor rode locker fwd + over a dozen storage lockers throughout the boat for gear/parts/supplies etc..

While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run.

We have several more Pearson, Catalina, and CAL vessels for sale. If you're in the Roanoke, Blacksburg, Cave Spring, or Salem areas, please use the form on this page to let me know what you're looking for and I'll get back with you today about any other cruising sailboat options we have locally that may meet your needs.

You have questions? We have answers. Call us at (941) 914-9217 to discuss this vessel today.

Condition

The current owner purchased in 2000 and began the 5-10 year process the restore the boat. (Fuel economy is 1 gal/hr motoring.) Due to lack of time and getting older in age - The boat has sat on land for the last 9 years. She will need some TLC to get her back up into top condition.

Accommodations

- Cabinets (Included)- Dinette (Included)
- Head (Included)
- Pressurized Water System (Included)
- Sink - Cabin (Included)
- Stove (Included)

Construction Features

- Anchors - HD plow w/ 20' of 3/8 galv chain and 100' nylon anchor rode danforth anchor. - 2 anchor rode sentinels (for anchoring in current) - anchor stow tubes fwd and aft.- Proctor Alum Mast (Stepped On Deck W/ Stainless Compression Post)

Deck Gear

- Anchor (Included)

Electrical Systems

- 110v AC Outlets (Included)- 12 V DC Outlets (Included)
- Circuit Breaker Panel (Included)
- Ship's Power (12v DC) (Included)
- Shore Power Cord (Included)

Mechanical Systems

- Bilge Pump (Included)- Water Tanks (Included)

Navigational Equipment

- Depth Sounder (Included)- Fish Finder (Included)
- GPS (Included)
- Masthead Light: (Included)
- Navigation Lights (Included)
- Spotlight (Included)
- Transducers (FWD And AFT)
- VHF (Included)

Rigging

- Anchor Sprit (W/ 2 Rollers)- Bow And Aft Pulpits (Included)
- Cockpit Dodger Doghouse (Included)
- Halyard Winches (Jib And Main)
- Hood Seafurl (Twin Groove Foil Roller Furling Forward)
- Lifelines On Stations (Included)
- Mast Steps (Included)
- Roller Furling System (Included)
- Triple Lower Shrouds (W/ Ratlines To Spreaders And Pin Rail For Dock Lines)
- Twin Back Stays (Included)
- Upper Shrouds (Included)

Safety Equipment

- Grab Rails (Included)- Throw Ring (Included)

Sails

- Genoa ((2) W/2 Gibb Winches)- Headsail (Included)
- Main Sail (Included)
- Storm Jib (Included)
- Working Jib (Included)

Total Power

25.0 hp