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Westerly Centaur 26 ft sailing yacht Surveyed in April Just reduced...must go!

Estimated price for orientation: 5 500 $

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Condition: Used: An item that has been previously used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Type: Cruiser
Length (feet): 26 Make: WESTERLY
Hull Material: Plastic Model: CENTAUR
Rigging: Sloop/Cutter Year: 1972
Keel: Fixed


ARIADNEReady to sail away with everything you need on board!!!This is my Westerly Centaur 26ft sailing yacht.  Sail number 392 I believe she was launched in 1972 from what I can find on the internet.  She is in very good condition for age and has had plenty of time and money spent on her in my 6 years ownership to keep her up to date with equipment and condition.She is the type A style which has a fixed (but convertible to small double berth) dining table with chart stowage area underneath.  Separate heads compartment and forward double vee berth with infill.  Two quarter berths.  All lighting converted to LED during my ownership and brass, gimballed oil lantern fitted for authentic old boat feel!Two year old Plastimo grill and 3 burner hob on gimballs with replaced gas piping; gas safety check done 2 years ago.  Brand new Whale bilge pump.  Three year old Standard Horizon matrix VHF (new owner will need to re-set MMSI) which is wired into the Standard Horizon colour chart plotter which enables AIS to be viewed on the radio and the chart plotter.  Log/Speed and depth equipment.Stainless steel rigging replaced 5 years ago.  Some running rigging replaced 3 years ago.Has been wintered ashore with mast down for the last 6 years of my ownership.This year she benefits from a new LED tricolour masthead light and whale bilge pump.I have had all cabin windows refurbished and re-bedded at considerable cost.  The head lining is not drooping.Perhaps the best selling point of this boat is the excellent replacement Volvo MD2020 19 horse power inboard diesel engine.  This is a 3 cylinder powerful engine that is the envy of many boat owners in my harbour.  She has been regularly serviced and gets winterised each year.  Started first time at the push of the button when re-commissioned 3 weeks ago.This is a really sound boat that also benefits from having had a professional condition survey report completed in April 2016.  All issues of note recommended to be attended to as soon as possible have been carried out.  Survey and photographs are available for emailing by PDF for any serious prospective purchasers.In summary using the words of the surveyor,"Ariadne is now approximately 45 years old.  In general she is judged to be in good order for a vessel of this type and age."Ariadne lies at Axmouth Harbour, Seaton, East Devon.  She is available for viewings on her pontoon mooring by arrangement.  She can be sailed out upon purchase or my club has the ability to lift out of the water and take the mast down by arrangement with the harbour services.Ariadne must be sold but as she will be such a sad loss I am not prepared to let her go for stupid offers.  Any ridiculous offers will be ignored.  Any sensible offers will be considered and negotiated.