Westerly Regatta 290 for sale in Suffolk Yacht Harbour IP10 0LN United Kingdom

The Westerly Regatta was a modernised version of the Westerly Merlin, with a sugar scoop transom fractional rig and much uprated and redesigned interior woodwork and layout. This example is presented in a ready to go condition with the benefits of plenty of upgrades in the recent years including new standing rigging & running rigging in 2023, new stainless steel fuel tank in 2024, and new mainsail in 2024.Viewing by appointment only at our Suffolk Office

Mechanical & Electrical Systems

Located under companionway. 1993 Volvo Penta MD2020 marine diesel engine. 19hp. Fresh water cooled. Saildrive to fixed blade propeller. Single lever engine control. Engine fully serviced in Autumn 2023. The saildrive diaphragm changed in 2019. New 81 litre stainless fuel tank in 2024.12 volt domestic battery (2018). 12 volt engine start battery (2018). 240 volt shore power system with outlets. Alternator charging, Battery Charger. Immersion heater. LED lighting throughout.

General Equipment

- CQR anchor with approx 50m chain and warp - Stack pack type mainsail cover with lazyjacks- Sprayhood - Cockpit dodgers with name- Winch covers- Tiller cover- Cockpit canopy/enclosure that attaches to the sprayhood- Sugar scoop type transom with stainless steel swim ladder - Various fenders and warps - Cockpit cushions - Suunto steering compass - ICOM M323 DSC VHF- Hand held VHF radio - Autohelm Seatalk GPS, depth and speed/log instruments - Autohelm Seatalk multi repeater - Autohelm ST4000 autopilot - Clock and barometer - Navigation lights- Jackstays and cockpit harness points- LED Deck flood lightLED tri-colourRadar reflector - Lifebuoy with floating light - Manual bilge pumpElectric bilge pump- Danbuoy

Construction, Mast & Rigging

Built by Westerly Yacht Construction in 1993. White grp hull with style stripes and teak rubbing strakes. White grp coachroof with moulded and painted non skid decks (repainted 2023). Cast iron fin keel. Tiller steering to balanced rudder. Self draining cockpit. Sugar scoop transom. Last survey in 2024 - copy available.Fractional Bermudan sloop rig. Silver anodised aluminium mast and boom by Kemp Masts, 1993. Stainless steel standing rigging (2023). Backstay tensioner. Terylene running rigging (2023). Two Lewmar 30 self tailing primary winches. Two Lewmar 7 coachroof control line winches. Slab reefing to mainsail with stack pack and lazyjacks. Rotostay headsail furling system (serviced 2023). Mainsheet traveller. - Mainsail - One SailsFurling Genoa - One SailsVery good - Cruising chute - Very good

Accommodation

Six berths in two cabins plus the saloon. Forward cabin has a V berth, shelving, storage and forehatch. The saloon has two settee berths with unique headrests, eye level and under berth storage plus a drop leaf saloon table between. The forward facing chart table is to starboard and has a good size table and seat, storage and instruments. The heads compartment is aft of the chart table and has a marine toilet, wash basin and shower. The L shaped galley is to port and has a Flavel Vanessa gas cooker with two burners, grill and oven. Stainless steel galley sink, plenty of eye level and under counter storage. The ice box is under the starboard settee berth. The double berth aft cabin has an access door to port. This has a hanging locker and shelf storage. Lilac cloth upholstery. Hot and cold pressurised fresh water system heated via engine and 240V immersion heater.