1978 Westerly 33
Specifications
Equipment & Extras
- LOA
- 10.14m (33'3")
- LWL
- 8.68m (28'5")
- Beam
- 3.35 metres
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Year
- 1978
- Draft
- 1.32m (4'4")
- EPIRB
- Ocean Signal E100
- Power
- 37HP
- Price
- £33,915 GBP | Listed price €39,000 EUR
- Radar
- Raytheon Pathfinder SL70
- Berths
- Total 6 (2 doubles, 2 singles)
- Engine
- 1 x Mitsubishi S4L2
- Mizzen
- good condition 2002
- Navtex
- Nasa Clipper Navtex
- Anchors
- Rocna 20kg and CQR 20kg
- Ballast
- 2,743kg
- Compass
- Contest 130
- Fenders
- 10
- Winches
- Andersen 40ST 2-speed
- Category
- Used sail boat for sale
- Inverter
- Victron 12/450/25
- Location
- Preveza, Greece
- Steering
- Wheel steering
- Autopilot
- Raymarine ST4000
- Keel Type
- Bilge keels
- Life Raft
- Lalizas 4-persons (Last serviced 2021)
- Sprayhood
- Hard-cover (GRP) with opening window
- VHF Radio
- Standard Horizon Eclipse GX1300E
- Drive Type
- Shaft
- Make/model
- Westerly 33
- Deck Finish
- GRP with new Treadmaster anti-slip
- Hull Colour
- Oyster White
- Log / Speed
- Nasa
- Rudder Type
- Spade rudder
- Shore Power
- 220V
- Type of Rig
- Inox 1 × 19 - Ketch
- Displacement
- 6,505kg
- Echo Sounder
- Nasa
- Genoa (2002)
- Good condition, well maintained
- Hull Coating
- Recoated with AllGrib AKZO (2024)
- Water System
- Pressurised and manual, with salt water inlet
- Cockpit Cover
- Modular sun protection
- Helm Position
- Centre cockpit
- Cruising Speed
- 6.5 knots
- Length overall
- 10.36 metres
- Propeller Type
- Bronze
- Superstructure
- GRP
- Battery Charger
- Victron Blue Smart IP22, 3-channel
- Charging System
- Generator on engine, solar and 220V input
- Mainsail (2002)
- Battened – good condition, well maintained
- Running Rigging
- 2024 and 2015
- Wind Instrument
- Raymarine ST60
- Length waterline
- 10.06 metres
- Standing Rigging
- 2024
- Tax / VAT status
- Paid / Included
- Manual bilge pump
- Henderson V
- Shore Power Cable
- > 40 metres
- Storm Sail (2002)
- Genua and Main, heaviest cloth – new, never used
- Domestic Batteries
- 2 × 110Ah (2023)
- Fire extinguishers
- 5 – ELRO Smartwares (serviced 2024)
- Anchor Chain / Warp
- 90m Lofrans 8mm galvanised chain (Grade 40 DIN766)
- Last Engine Service
- 10/2025
- Engine Starter Battery
- 1 × 72Ah (2023) Windlass batt-2023
- Wind Indicator at Masthead
- Raymarine
- Engine Manufacturer / Model
- Mitsubishi S4L2
- Year of Manufacture (Engine)
- 2001
- Brand new winter cover
- Standing rigging replaced (2024)
- Running rigging updated (2024 & 2015)
- All GRIP professional hull recoating (2024)
- Bilge keels
- 6 berths across 2 doubles and 2 singles
- Full navigation suite including radar, autopilot, and depth instruments
- Life raft, 2015 - serviced 2021
- 4 serviced self-inflating life jackets (2024)
- Optional Highfield dinghy with Torqeedo electric outboard (2019)
- Hard GRP sprayhood
- Modular cockpit cover
- New Treadmaster anti-slip deck finish
- Upholstery (see pictures)
- Curtains (see pictures)
- Wood flooring (see pictures)
- Chart Table
- Saloon Table with bar
- Webasto Air top 3500 heating in all spaces
- Manual toilet
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Sail Cover
- Cockpit Cushions
- Highfield Dinghy
- Cockpit Table: Not permanent
- 2 Self-inflating life jackets (serviced 2024)
- Manual foghorn
- Radar reflector (separately stored)
- Fire blanket
- Lazy Jacks
- No. of Engines
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Description
Remarks :A solid, well-cared-for Westerly 33 Aft Cabin, ideal for those seeking a dependable cruiser with a practical layout. Designed by Laurent Giles and built by Westerly Marine in the UK, this yacht features the desirable centre cockpit and private aft cabin – ideal for comfortable family or guest cruising. With her bilge keels and shallow draft, she’s especially well-suited for exploring tidal waters and taking advantage of drying moorings. Significant recent upgrades, including new standing and running rigging (2024), engine service (2025), and a professional hull recoating, make this a sensible and attractive yacht for those seeking reliability and ease of ownership. Highlights Listed below but included in Full Specs: Brand new winter cover Standing rigging replaced (2024) Running rigging updated (2024 & 2015) All GRIP professional hull recoating (2024) Bilge keels – ideal for shallow cruising and drying moorings 6 berths across 2 doubles and 2 singles – practical for family or guests Full navigation suite including radar, autopilot, and depth instruments Life raft, 2015 - serviced 2021 and 4 serviced self-inflating life jackets (2024) Optional Highfield dinghy with Torqeedo electric outboard (2019) Hard GRP sprayhood and modular cockpit cover New Treadmaster anti-slip deck finish BROKER’S REMARKS This Westerly 33 Aft Cabin offers a solid, practical cruising solution for those who value dependable build quality and well-thought-out accommodation. Designed by Laurent Giles and built by Westerly Marine, she features the classic centre cockpit and aft cabin layout, ideal for privacy and extended stays aboard. Her bilge keels make her particularly suitable for drying moorings and exploring tidal waters, while her shallow draft opens up a range of cruising grounds. The yacht benefits from recent rigging upgrades (2024), a reliable Mitsubishi engine with regular servicing, and the hull has been freshly recoated in 2024. With accommodation for six, a protected cockpit, and good navigation and safety equipment, this is a capable and reassuring choice for island-hopping and family cruising. A sensible option for those wanting a straightforward, well-maintained yacht that’s ready to enjoy straight away. CONSTRUCTION • Type: Sail • Builder: Westerly Marine Construction • Model: Westerly 33 Aft Cabin, Centre Cockpit • Year Built: 1978 • Designer: Laurent Giles • Location Built: Waterlooville, UK • Hull Coating: Recoated with AllGrib AKZO (2024) • Hull Material: GRP with heavy laminate construction • Keel Type: Bilge keels • Steering: Wheel steering • Helm Position: Centre cockpit • Rudder Type: Spade rudder • Deck Finish: GRP with new Treadmaster anti-slip • Superstructure: GRP • Hull Colour: Oyster White
Accommodation : ACCOMMODATION Berths: Total 6 (2 doubles, 2 singles) Upholstery (see pictures) Curtains (see pictures) Wood flooring (see pictures) Chart Table Saloon Table with bar Webasto Air top 3500 heating in all spaces Manual toilet Oven Refrigerator Water System: Pressurised and manual, with salt water inlet LAYOUT Aft cabin layout with centre cockpit. Two double berths and two singles provide six berths in total. The saloon is arranged around a central table with an integrated bar. The chart table is set to starboard, with a galley opposite. DOMESTICIncludes manual marine toilet, oven, refrigerator, pressurised and manual water system with salt water inlet, and a central saloon table with bar. CANVAS New winter cover Sprayhood: Hard-cover (GRP) with opening window Cockpit Cover: Modular sun protection Sail Cover Cockpit Cushions TENDER Dinghy: Highfield MISCELLANEOUS Fenders: 10 Disclaimer The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Inventory :NAVIGATION Radar: Raytheon Pathfinder SL70 Autopilot: Raymarine ST4000 VHF Radio: Standard Horizon Eclipse GX1300E Echo Sounder: Nasa Log / Speed: Nasa Wind Instrument: Raymarine ST60 Wind Indicator at Masthead: Raymarine Navtex: Nasa Clipper Navtex Compass: Contest 130 DECK Anchors: Rocna 20?kg and CQR 20?kg Anchor Chain / Warp: 90?m Lofrans 8?mm galvanised chain (Grade 40 DIN766) Winches: Andersen 40ST 2-speed Cockpit Table: Not permanent SAFETY Life Raft: Lalizas 4-persons (Last serviced 2021) 2 Self-inflating life jackets ( serviced 2024) EPIRB: Ocean Signal E100 Manual foghorn Radar reflector (separately stored) 5 Fire extinguishers – ELRO Smartwares (serviced 2024) Fire blanket Manual bilge pump – Henderson V
Mechanical :CONSTRUCTION Type: Sail Builder / Designer: Westerly Marine Construction Make / Model: Westerly 33 Aft Cabin, Centre Cockpit Year Built: 1978 Year Launched: 1978 Designer: Laurent Giles Where Built: Waterloo Ville, UK Preventative / Remedial: Recoated in 2024 Details of Any Treatment: AllGrib Coating AKZO Construction Materials: GRP & fibre, very thick layers Keel / Hull Form: Bilge keels Steering Type: Steering wheel Helm Position(s): Centre cockpit Rudder Type: Spade rudder Deck Materials: GRP, Treadmaster antislip Superstructure Materials: GRP Hull Colour: Oyster White DIMENSIONS LOA: 10.14?m (33?3?) LWL: 8.68?m (28?5?) Beam: 3.40?m (11?2?) Draft: 1.32?m (4?4?) Displacement: 6,505?kg Ballast: 2,743?kg MECHANICAL Engine Manufacturer / Model: Mitsubishi S4L2 Year of Manufacture: 2001 No. of Engines: 1 Power: 37HP Last Engine Service: 10/2025 Drive Type: Shaft Fuel Type: Diesel Propeller Type: Bronze PERFORMANCE Cruising Speed: 6.5 knots ELECTRICAL Domestic Batteries: 2 × 110?Ah (2023) Engine Starter Battery: 1 × 72?Ah (2023) Windlass batt-2023 Charging System: Generator on engine, solar and 220V input Battery Charger: Victron Blue Smart IP22, 3-channel Shore Power: 220V Shore Power Cable: > 40 metres Inverter: Victron 12/450/25 RIGGING Type of Rig: Inox 1 × 19 - Ketch Spars: Material not specified Standing Rigging: 2024 Running Rigging: 2024 and 2015 Lazy Jacks SAILS Mainsail (2002): Battened – good condition, well maintained Genoa (2002): Good condition, well maintained Storm Sail (2002): Genua and Main, heaviest cloth – new, never used mizzen- good condition 2002
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