Build Year: 1971

Used For: sailing,pleasure

Hull: GRP

Length: 7.92m

Beam: 2.57m

Draft: 0.91m

Licence:

Engine:

The vessel is fitted with a British built BETA 20 3 cyl. diesel, installed in 2004 with an integral PRM gear-box. The unit has an control panel with ignition, start/stop, oil pressure guage and warning light. The engine drives a three-bladed prop (also new in 2004). Anticipated cruising speed of around 5-6 knots is anticipated subject to sea conditions. Owner reports he has had professional servicing at the beginning of each season.
FUEL: TANKAGE: capacity approx 10 glns (44 ltrs) in a stainless steel diesel tank (installed 2003)
FRESH WATER: capacity approx. 20 glns (74 ltrs) capacity with electric and foot-pump operation. A manual sea- water pump is also fitted.

Hydraulics:

Electronics:

2 x 120amp/hr 12v batteries with one dedicated to engine start. A professional switchboard for auxiliary switches, etc.. The engine is fitted with an alternator for charging.

Additional Information:

The ubiquitous Westerley CENTAUR from the drawing board of designer Laurent Giles - responsible for many of the Westerley range in the '70's & 80's - is the perhaps the most well-known and enjoyed. In excess of 2,500 were built and continue to offer that essential balance of accommodation with a spritely performance. This craft has the 'A' layout with a practical galley to Stbd, seating and table to Port and an enclosed 'Heads' compartment. The engine was replaced, in 2004 with the equally respected BETA 20hp diesel. This craft - looking good for her age -is lying ashore, close to the Broker.

Accommodation:

From FORWARD: FORE CABIN has two single berths in V-form, each with a mattress and stowage spaces under. It is possible to create a double berth by insertion of V-formed purpose-made panel and mattress element. (It is understood these are not currently provided). A hatch is fitted in the deck-head for additional light, ventilation and emergency escape. Aft to Port is the HEADS COMPARTMENT (solid door closure) with Jabsco manually operated toilet unit, small hand -basin and cold-water feed from the water tank. A useful small fixed cupboard unit is included. Opposite the HEADS is an open-fronted hanging space. Moving aft - with closing solid door - is the MAIN CABIN. To Port are two fully upholstered double seats, with purpose-made cushions, facing each other. The table between can be lowered to create a 'double berth'. An insulated 'cold-box' is located under the forward bench seats. Opposite (to Stbd) is t he GALLEY with a fully moulded 'GRP' unit comprising a work-top with stowage spaces under. An integrated sink unit - with cold water feed with filter, from the craft's built-in water tank of 17 glns/64 ltrs. A Flavel Vanessa gimballed gas stove has two top burners, an oven and grill. The gas bottle is secured in the transom stowage spaces of the Cockpit, with manual closing/opening valve and 'over board' discharge. Sections of the 'sole' (floor), throughout the accommodation, lift to provide access to the bilges. Useful for stowage and inspection of bilge keel fittings. Further aft - running under the Cockpit seating - are single quarter berths to Port & Stbd -again with purpose-made cushions which match those in the Main Cabin seating. Within the cabin and immediately under the windows are 'sliding fronts' fitted to the under-sidedeck stowage spaces. This construction and lay-out is repeated to Starboard. The Main Cabin also enjoys a number of glazed 'ports' fitted to P & S, and curtains (new in 2000). The upholstery of cushions and back fittings were also re-newed at the same time. Headroom in the Main Cabin is 1.85m (approx 6ft). The table can be moved to the Cockpit for 'al fresco dining'. The Cabin-to-Cockpit door is made in two parts. The upper section has the alternative of a solid door section or a transparent Perspex section - both included. On the centre line aft are the steps from/to the Cockpit. The construction of the steps allows them (in one piece) to be removed to access the front-end of the engine. Access to the gearbox and other 'stern-end' units is reached by removal of the grating and hatch in the sole of the Cockpit. A blue canopy over the entry/exit is fitted, with supporting frame, allowing either folded forward for clear visibility from the helm, or raised to 'protect' the entry/exit from rain, wind etc.

Navigation Equipment
The vessel carries the following navigation units:
- SESTRAL magnetic steering compass
- AUTOHELM Bi-data log & depth
- COMPACT VHF SX-25 marine radio
- AUTOHELM Tiller auto-pilot (little used)
- FURUNO Navigator GPS-30
- these units are reported to be in working order.

Safety Equipment
The following safety items* are included:
- Navigation & deck lights to Code
- Manual bilge pump
- Fog horn
- 3 x Fire extinguishers & Fire Blanket
-Life-bouy with light
- 4 x Lifejackets
- 1 x Liferaft
- Inshore Flare pack
- Jackstays
- Stern fitted boarding ladder
*All safety equipment - where appropriate should be checked for suitability and serviced regularly.

Sloop rigged with Proctor gold anodised aluminium mast and spars. The stainless steel standing rigging was re-newed in 2007/8 - with a further check made in 2014. Headsail roller furling is fitted on the forestay for the Genoa. (2007/8). The main boom accommodates reefing for the mainsail. Sail Wardrobe comprises: - Mainsail (age not known) - Genoa by SKB - new in 2007 -Spare Foresails (various) Sail controls: 2 x Lewmar 40 Genoa sheet winches with handles fitted to Cockpit coamings. Halyard winches (x2) at the mast + wooden spinnaker pole.