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1972 Westerly Centaur 26

sail used Listed 20 days ago
£10,900
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Specifications

Make Westerly
Model Centaur 26
Year 1972
Length 26.0ft (7.9m)
Beam 2.59m
Hull Material grp
Engine 1 x Volvo Penta
Fuel Type diesel

Description




Stock #203644ANY and ALL offers will be put in front of our seller! Submit your offer today!Hard to find Westerly Centaur 26 twin keel coastal cruiser!The Westerly 26 CENTAUR = Westerly's most successful model and, in anything close to this size range, the most popular British production sailboat ever. It's thought that all are bilge/twin keelersThis boat was built in England for the North Sea- strong and dry and rigged for single-handed sailing. Per the boat's owner, "I've had her at 8.5kts in a 25kt nor-easter in the Gulf of Mexico w/ reefed main and working jib at 4-5' - seas on the beam - and we did just fine! She has cruised the Ohio River system, Tennessee River, Tombigbee waterway, Florida and the Keys, Atlantic coast, ICW, NC Outerbanks, Chesapeake Bay, New England, Cape Cod, Hudson River, Erie Canal, Lake Ontario, St Lawrence River, 1000 Islands, Trent-Severn Canal, Georgian Bay, North Channel in Lake Huron, Lake Erie, AND she's trailer-able."Note the the seller has a custmized flat bed trailer available to move the boat or for purchase separately.--- KEY FEATURES / BOAT INFO ---* ALL block and tackle, boom vang, shackles, lines and sheets, fenders, spare parts, and equipment, etc.. are here and included with the boat. --- MODEL OVERVIEW ---She's a bright and airy boat w/ 2 opening ports - front hatch and screen doors for the companionway. A vented anchor rode locker fwd + over a dozen storage lockers throughout the boat for gear/parts/supplies etc..While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run.We have several more Hunter, CSY, O'day, and Gulfstar vessels for sale. If you're in the Roanoke, Blacksburg, Cave Spring, or Salem areas, please contact us to let us know what you're looking for and we'll get back with you today about any other cruising sailboat options we have locally that may meet your needs.You have questions? We have answers. Call us at 001 (469) 844-2628 to discuss this vessel today.





Owner's Comment
The current owner purchased in 2000 and began the 5-10 year process the restore the boat. (Fuel economy is 1 gal/hr motoring.)Due to lack of time and getting older in age - The boat has sat on land for the last 9 years. She will need some TLC to get her back up into top condition.



Change History

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2 weeks ago

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£107
£9,265 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292
Insurance £14
Maintenance £27
Fuel £67
Running costs subtotal £399/mo
True Monthly Cost
£506
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 21% Running costs 79%
Total Interest
£3,587
Total Cost (finance)
£14,487

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Alderson, West Virginia, Virginia, United States

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