Build Year: 1986

Used For: Family Cruising, Club Eventing or Distance Sailing

Hull: GRP

Length: 8.84m

Beam: 3.10m

Draft: 1.60m

Licence:

Engine:

The BUKH DV20 inboard engine - rated at 20hp - has a large flywheel which makes for a smooth and quiet engine. Stainless steel shaft to 3-bladed bronze propeller and Cockpit mounted controls. Reported to be regularly maintained. The inventory includes a tool kit, cleaning materials, lubricants and some engine spares. Access is by removable panels in the accommodation areas immediately forward of the Cockpit. Some access is also available from the Cockpit locker spaces.

Hydraulics:

Electronics:

Navigation Equipment
The following units are installed and understood to be operational:
- Standard Horizon VHF/DSC fixed radio
- Standard Horizon hand-held VHF/DSC radio (water proof)
- Standard Horizon Chartplotter
- Raymarine ST2000 autopilot with GPS connection
- RAM remote active and set for above with Cockpit plug
- COCKPIT units include:
- Garmin GPS and NASA remote display,
- Clipper windspeed & direction unit, depth & log
- NASA AIS interface to chartplotter with COEMAR active aerial splitter
....the following items are also included:
2 x Plastimo hand-held compasses - Portland plotter and dividers, etc., clock and barometer, together with a large selection of charts & books (South Coast and English Channel areas).

Electrical Equipment
The electrics 'package' includes:
-- 2 x 80Amph batteries serving the engine and domestic needs with change-over switching
- Sterling 3- battery charging system
- Shore power (240vAC) hook-up with RCD & 2 x MCB. ...and 30m shore cable. New extended & customised switch panel with circuit protection fitted in 2011.

Safety Equipment
The safety equipment includes:
- 4-man canister Liferaft (fully serviced 2012) with cradle mounted on Pushpit
- Offshore flare pack (in date) & assorted loose flares
- 4 x hand-held fire extinguishers (servicing required)
- Plastimo gas detector
- Mast mounted radar reflector
- Gas foghorn
- Binoculars
- Fire blanket
- Manual & electric bilge pumps.

Deck Equipment
A Bruce anchor with chain and warp. 'Quick' electric winch on foredeck with local and Cockpit controls. Spare anchor. Assorted fenders and mooring lines. Round-section Stainless Steel (s/s) Pulpit rails: steel stanchions to Port & Stbd from fore to aft, with 2 x wire guard lines to Pushpit rails. The life-raft canister is located at the stern.

Sails and Rig
The following sails are included - all cleaned and serviced in winter period 2012/2013 and with new U/V strips.
- 1 x no. 1 Mainsail with Westerly GK29 logo*
- 1 x no. 1 Mainsail with GBR sailnumber*
*Mainsails fitted with C&J Marine StackPack lazyjack reefing/stowage system on the boom.
- 1 x no. 1 Genoa with UV strip**
- 1 x no. 2 Genoa with UV strip**
**Genoa/Foresails fitted with Rotostay reefing/furling system. Additionally - 1 x Cruising Chute; 1 x Kemp Sails Spinnaker (hardly used). Assorted sail-bags & ties. Z-Spars Spinnaker pole. Anodised Aluminium satin finish Main Mast with matching boom and spreaders (single) Stainless steel standing rigging. All operating halyards, sheets & lines are led back to the Cockpit through jammers, 4 x Cockpit mounted winches & 2 coach-roof mounted winches and cleats. Adjustable travellers on side-deck tracks. Transom-hung ladder Assorted shackles, blocks & stock of spare ties. 2 sets of dodgers, anchor ball and steaming cone. Ensign on pole.

Additional Information:

The Westerly GK29 was intended to be a dual-purpose craft. A craft capable of competitive racing - under half-ton Cup rules - as well as family cruising for which she is amply suited. Ideal for club eventing or distance sailing. These craft have a spacious interior - due to their wide beam and high free-board - providing a comfortable and manageable craft. Named 'General Kaos' this craft offers up to 8 berths or a very comfortable 4 or 6. A comprehensive package and a vessel that has a timeless design appeal. Built in 1986 - Yard no. B173. The hull below waterline has signs of osmosis conducive with her age hence her low price. With the Broker, ashore.

Accommodation:
From AFT: The Cockpit offers a genuine '6-seater' with bench seating to Port & Starboard and a bridge deck location for main-sheet traveller and track close to hand. The tiller bar is long enough to be handled standing forward between the seats. A section of the seats lifts giving access to the gas bottle stowage, venting overboard. Entering the accommodation is by removal of a substantial tinted Perspex wash-board. Removed, provides a generous opening under the blue spray-hood/canopy (new in 2008) supported by s/s folding hoops. Below is the MAIN CABIN offering a comfortable area for up to 5 persons - possibly more! The design uses the generous beam and substantial head-room to maximise the space. The companionway steps also serve as access to the engine for daily checks and servicing. To Starboard is the GALLEY in L-form with sink and drainer. The s/s sink has a foot-pumped water supply. Beyond is purpose-made shelving with cut-away fronts for the stowage of crockery. The current owners are including the following items in a sale: 240vAC toaster & kettle - 'pots & pans' - cooking utensils, plates, bowls, dishes, mugs and cups, cutlery, etc. A gimballed FLAVELL hob/grill/oven is set at right-angles to the sink unit. Beyond are more stowage spaces. To Port, at the foot of the companionway steps, is the CHART TABLE (facing outboard) with seating provided by the 'head' of the quarter berth. The table has a level, hinged top with stowage under and the listed electronic navigation units mounted on purpose-made 'back-board'. The forward area forward includes a drop-leaf table on the centre-line and bench-seating with purpose-made upholstered cushions to P&S, serving as berths when required. Under the seating, generous stowage spaces are provided. Sliding fronts are fitted to stowage spaces, under the windows, Port & Starboard. All internal upholstery was renewed with high-grade marine fabric (2012/13). Ahead, the forward bulkhead provides not only a solid door for privacy from the Main cabin, closing to the FORECABIN spaces which include a hanging locker
to Port and the Heads (toilet) compartment to Starboard. The latter has a solid door and has a s/ s hand-basin, mirror and manually operated sea-water Jabsco toilet unit (fitted new 2010) . Beyond are two single berths in V-form, making a double berth with the infill provided. The berths have stowage spaces under. The cabin has a deck-head glazed hatch for light, ventilation and - if required - emergency escape to the Foredeck. The accommodation is fully lined, with a 'teak & holly' sole (floor) throughout, with a number of flush hatches to allow access to the hull spaces. The ambiance is one of comfort, security and much-cared for, with varnished timber, panelled doors and good lighting.