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As with all other Westerly Marine yachts the Centaur was massively built. This was partly a result of previous building experience within the company and also a reflection of the state of GRP technology at that time. All Centaurs were built to Lloyds specifications which meant that the building processes were rigorously monitored and all materials had to be approved by Lloyds in order that a certificate could be issued. Although long since out of production they still represent excellent value for money.
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This is a 'B' layout Centaur, one of three options when these boats were being built. There is a vee-double forecabin, two quarter berths aft under the cockpit, and a saloon settee providing the fifth berth. The saloon table can be lowered and cushions fitted to create a another (narrow) double berth in the saloon, though few people would choose to sleep 6 aboard a Centaur very often.
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The heads compartment separates saloon and forecabin, with a door shutting off the heads and forecabin from the saloon. Opposite the marine WC is a hanging space for oilies
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Yachtsnet photographs June 2012
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Photographs June 2012
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The yacht was originall built with a Volvo diesel, probably a 25 hp MD2B, as was fitted to most of the later Westerly Centaurs. This was more power than necessary for the hull, and Westerly fitted the 25 hp engines mainly because they got a very good price from Volvo for a bulk purchase!
It appears that the engine on this yacht was changed to an 20hp Bukh DV20 in 2010 - a more modern engine with a very good reputation for longevity.
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The hull is painted, to a good standard, though there are some minor blemishes
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Photographs
June 2012
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Above deck, the Centaur remains popular because her deep cockpit and wide side decks serve to create a sense of safety when aboard. Another reason for the continuing popularity of Centaurs is the fact that they are a stiff, powerful boat. Whether sailing or motoring, the Centaur's handling is always predictable.
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This yacht has log, speed and depth instruments, plus a chartplotter, and a separate GPS, the plotter and GPS being on a swinging bracket so they can be seen in the cockpit.
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6-man valise liferaft new in 2002, but possibly never serviced.
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Bombard inflatable |
The inventory includes instruments, chartplotter and separate GPS, an autopilot, plus an inflatable dinghy, a Yamaha outboard, a liferaft (overdue for service) and a small petrol generator, as well as normal running rigging etc. At the time of taking these photographs the sails were at a sailmaker being checked and valeted. |
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Equipment List: |
Engine details |
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Bukh DV20 20 hp diesel, believed installed in around 2010, though probably as a reconditioned rather than a new engine. |
Fuel tank capacity |
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10 gallons |
Propeller |
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three blade fixed prop |
Batteries |
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2 x batteries each approx 100AH |
Battery charging |
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engine alternator (also portable petrol generator) |
Sails
and deck equipment |
Rig details |
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Sloop rig, Proctor alloy spars with S/S standing rigging of unknown age |
Mainsail |
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age unknown, washed and valeted June 2012 |
Genoa |
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age unknown, washed and valeted June 2012 |
Genoa furling |
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Rotostay |
Primary winches |
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2 x Gibb bottom handle |
Halliard winches |
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2 x Barient 8 on mast |
Bower anchor |
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25 lb CQR with 32 fathoms (approx 190 ft) 1/4" chain |
Steering |
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Tiller |
Autopilot |
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Navico (Simrad) TP100 tiller pilot |
Steering compass |
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Plastimo Contest bulkhead compass |
Warps & fenders |
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4 warps and 6 fenders |
Miscellaneous |
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Cockpit sprayhood, dodgers, boom tent |
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Navigation Equipment and instruments
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Chartplotter/GPS |
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Standard Horizon CP180 with external GPS aerial |
GPS |
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Garmin 152 |
Log/speed |
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NASA Clipper Duet |
Depth sounder |
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NASA Clipper Duet |
Windspeed/direction |
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NASA Clipper Wind |
VHF radio |
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NASA SX35 with DSC |
Radio receiver |
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JVC KD-R311 radio/CD player |
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Safety/emergency equipment
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Liferaft |
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Raimar 6-man valise, new 2002, overdue for service |
Radar reflector |
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octahedral |
Bilge pump |
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manual |
Fire extinguisher |
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2 x dry powder |
Interior |
Cabin layout |
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Forecabin, heads, saloon |
Berths |
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5 - 6 |
Water tank capacity |
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not known |
Cooker |
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Plastimo Neptune 2000 two-burner and grill - gas |
Coolbox |
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Large coolbox under saloon seating |
Heads |
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Jabsco |
Miscellaneous
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Dinghy |
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Bombard AX2 inflatable |
Outboard |
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Yamaha 2 hp two-stroke |
Generator |
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Clarke 700 watt portable petrol generator |
These particulars
are believed to be correct but cannot be guaranteed and are subject
to confirmation by the purchaser subject to still being available.
For further information or to arrange a viewing,
please contact Yachtsnet on 01326-212234
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