Westerly Centaur for sale in Hampshire United Kingdom

Introducing the Westerly Centaur “Suzie Q,” a 1971 bilge keel sailing yacht that blends timeless design with practical features. Designed for coastal cruising and shallow waters, this 26-foot classic offers an ideal choice for a wide range of sailing adventures. Currently afloat in Hythe, UK, and offered at an accessible price of £5,750, "Suzie Q" is ready to deliver memorable journeys to her next owner.

Powered by a dependable Lombardini 19HP diesel inboard engine, “Suzie Q” ensures reliable performance. Her sails were replaced just five years ago, and the running rigging remains in excellent condition, adding to her ease of handling. All sheets lead back to the cockpit, making her perfectly suited for solo or short-handed sailing. Constructed with durable GRP, the Westerly Centaur is renowned for its stability and ruggedness, and “Suzie Q” exemplifies these qualities with her bilge keel configuration and practical layout.

Inside, the yacht comfortably accommodates up to four, offering a welcoming space for weekend getaways or longer cruising ventures. With a proven heritage and thoughtfully updated features, “Suzie Q” is a fantastic option for sailors seeking a dependable and easy-to-sail vessel. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this iconic classic, ready to embark on her next chapter.
 

Construction
White GRP hull
GRP deck with non-slip
White GRP superstructure
Round bilge hull shape
Bilge keel
Blade rudder
Tiller steering

Machinery
Lombardini LDW 602M
Shaft drive
Fixed prop
Engine regularly serviced

Electrics
12V onboard voltage
Domestic battery
Engine start battery
Leisure battery charger

Tankage
45 litres fuel capacity, 1 tank
64 litres water capacity, 1 tank

Rig and Sail
Sloop rig type
Aluminium spar
Stainless steel wire standing rigging

Winches
2 x Lewmar primary Genoa sheet winches
Mast-mounted winch

Sails
Slab-reefed mainsail with 3 reefing points
Roller furling Genoa

Accommodation
Sleeps 4 in 1 cabin and 2 quarter berths
Forward cabin with V-beth
Heads forward of saloon to port
Walkthrough saloon with dinette to port
Linear galley to starboard
Aft port and starboard quarter berths
Diesel-fired cabin heating
Cooker with 2 hobs

Deck
Bow anchor
Mooring warps
Various fenders
Sprayhood

Navigation
Binnacle compass
Clipper depth sounder
Icom VHF
 

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.