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Westerly GK24 |
Brief Notes |
Builder |
Westerly Marine, Hampshire |
The GK24 is
a fast flush-decked production cruiser/racer developed from
a successful Quarter Ton Cup racing yacht. Although headroom
is limited, the wide beam gives useful overnight accommodation
for her size. |
Length OA |
24' 0" |
Sail Area |
334 sq ft |
Length WL |
21' 2" |
Rig |
Fractional or masthead sloop options |
Beam |
9' 4" |
Cabins |
2 |
Draught |
4' 11" deep or 4' 1" shallow keel |
Berths |
4 |
Displacement |
4,000 lbs |
Engine type |
inboard petrol, inboard diesel or outboard |
Ballast |
1,400 lbs |
Engine bhp |
usually 6 |
Keel type |
Fin and transom-hung rudder |
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The Westerly GK24 was a radical departure from Westerly Marine's traditional line of solid cruisers. Designed by Laurent Giles, the prototype, "Ebblake IV" was an out and out IOR Quarter Ton Cup racing yacht built in cold-moulded mahogany, which was very successful over a two year period. From this design, and with the experience gained over the two years racing, the GK24 was launched in 1974, as a club racer, with a choice of two rigs (masthead or fractional) and three levels of internal fit-out (ranging from stripped-out racer to fully fitted cruiser). Production continued until 1981. Engines fitted included Vire 6 petrol inboards, Petter Mini 6 diesel inboards, and outboards. Many will by now have been re-engined, particularly those with petrol inboards. |
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