A really unique Westerly 33 Centre Cockpit “Njörd”

Are you the Westerly insider, ready to be tempted by a splendidly renovated Westerly 33?

Since 1984 this Westerly has sailed with me, it’s second owner. All this time, it was a highly appreciated family member, safely guiding my wife and my 2 sons through serious seas. With my sons being onboard starting two months of age, it will be no surprise that from the start I have taken good care of the ship.

With all the known qualities of the Westerly 33, this ship has a number of unique features:

1. Extremely well adapted for safe ocean crossing with a 2 person crew.

2. Equiped for sailing in the climate & circumstances in the Med, the Caribbean, etc.

3. Recently restored to a ‘state as new’. Hull, deck, rigging and more.

4. Reinforced keel attachments, significantly stronger than the famously rigid construction of other Westerly’s.

Below, these features are described in more detail. Following that is the equipment list.

(1) Ocean adaptations

In 2002 and in 2015, Njörd was adapted for it’s two Atlantic Ocean round-trips. The 2002 re-construction included replacement of the Mercedes OM 636 engine by the lighter, more efficient and more reliable Mitsubishi S4L2. Besides, adaptations for the ocean include:

• A solid hood construction, to offer an even better protection against the seas

• Double hatches for near-to-watertight closure, during heavy storms

• Strong attachment points for a drogue line

• A variety of provisions to prevent heavy components moving around the cabin, should the ship ever make a 360 turn

• Above the sliding frontage lockers on both sides, hidden space has been converted into four extra spaces for charts and other supplies

• A ‘luggage carrier’ on the aft cabin’s roof, from which drogue & life raft can easily be launched

• A larger steering wheel for lighter handling

• The four original alu main cabin window frames, have been replaced by more robust stainless versions; tailormade.

• Enlarged fuel tank (Inox)

For more details, see the pictures of these modifications.

(2) Med adaptations

• An opening window in the solid hood, to let in a fresh breeze while anchored.

• A very practical, modular sun protection hood.

• A fixing point for the boardwalk, on the rear.

• An extra long anchor chain (Lofrans 2003, 90 Meters).

• Anti-chafing chains and springs, protecting the mooring lines on rough cays.

(3) Beautifully renovated

In 2024, I had the hull’s original gell-coat replaced by a splendid, strong new gell-coat layer. Using the best material that money can buy: AKZO’s AWLGRIB. In Oyster White, close to the off-white original, but less yellowish. After careful consideration, I decided to also restore the deck to its original state: I invested in brandnew Treadmaster antislip material. At the same time, I renewed standing and running gear & the guardrails, batteries and the anchor chain. Also I replaced the original manual anchor winch by an electric one.

(4) Re-inforced keel attachments

The hull’s keel attachments have been significantly reinforced. Both keels were removed; only to be re-attached after constructing additional GRP & fiber material, suited to deal with all kinds of forces on the keels. I had this done, after discovering an unknown weak point in the W33’s design:

In 2012, Njörd was anchored in a shallow bay south-east of Ameland (the Dutch Wadden), waiting for enough water to enter the harbor. There, an accident happened which caused a serious fissure on the spot where the port keel was attached to the ship. Fortunately, the keel’s weight and angle kept the fissure very narrow, protecting the ship from sinking. The cause of this damage: a sand hopper had entered the bay, started to maneuver there with full revs, at just 40 meters from Njörd. It’s turbulence hit the side of the Njörd, which at that moment had one keel free, with the other one stuck in the mud. This caused a strong turning force on the keel attachment. An unusual type of force for which the Westerly clearly had not been designed (There is at least one similar case, where a ground-bound Westerly Conway did actually sunk in Wells harbor, by forces at the turn of a spring tide). In 2013, the Njörd’s keel damage was repaired by Holland’s most professional fiber repair yard: Schaap Shipyards, Lelystad (who also produced two carbon Volvo Ocean Race racers). Proactively, hull reinforcements were constructed. Preparing Njörd’s keel attachments for every possible kind of force.

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

• 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, Indel model UR080DF
• 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.

DOMESTIC
Includes manual marine toilet, oven, refrigerator, pressurised and manual water system with salt water inlet, and a central saloon table with bar.

 CANVAS

• Sprayhood: Hard-cover (GRP) with opening window
• Cockpit Cover: Modular sun protection
• Sail Covers
• Cockpit Cushions
• Optional extra: a very convenient winter cover, in 3 zippable parts, tailormade for this ketch

 TENDER

• Dinghy: Highfield, 4 persons
• Optional extra: electric outboard Torqueedo 1103 CS (2020)

MISCELLANEOUS

• Fenders: 10

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: 10.14m (33”3’)
• LWL: 8.68m (28”5’)
• Beam: 3.40m (11”2’)
• Draft: 1.32m (4”4’)
• Displacement: 6,505kg
• Ballast: 2,743kg

MECHANICAL

• Engine Manufacturer / Model: Mitsubishi S4L2
• Year of Manufacture: 2001
• No. of Engines: 1
• Power: 37HP
• Last Engine Service: 4/2026
• A very complete set of original spare parts
• Drive Type: Shaft
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Propeller Type: Bronze

 PERFORMANCE

• Cruising Speed: 6.5 knots

 ELECTRICAL

• Domestic Batteries: 2 × 110Ah (2023), Victron Deep Cycle AGM
• Anchor Winch Battery: 110 Ah, 1000A (2023) Vega Powerstart MFC31-1000
• Engine Starter Battery: 1 × 72Ah (2023) Windlass batt-2023
• Charging System: Generator on engine, solar and 220V input
• Battery Charger: Victron Blue Smart IP22, 3-channel

• Battery Management Controller Mobitronic 800-4000

• Solar Panels Topsolar 100W (2024) and 2 x 40W Solara (2002)
• Shore Power: 220V
• Shore Power Cable: > 40 metres
• Inverter: Victron 12/450/25

RIGGING

• Type of Rig: Inox 1 × 19 – Ketch
• Standing Rigging: 2024
• Running Rigging: 2024 and 2015
• Main stays fixing underdeck – chain plates renewed (2015)
• Lazy Jacks
• Selden 204S Genua Furling System

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

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
• AIS Vespermarine Watchmate WMX850
• 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) 2024
• Electric anchor winch Lofrans Cayman 1000W (2023)
• 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
• Automatic bilge pump – Sureflow 1000
• Manual bilge pump – Henderson V