26 foot Westerly Centaur, Pearl, 1973. £4999
Engine was rebuilt from the top down in 2019 and starts with ease every time, which I will demonstrate if you come and view her. Upgraded to modern ultraflex engine controls in the cockpit and all new electrics, a vast improvement from original.
Main sail and Genoa in great condition with recent UV strip. It has also had the keel strengthening job done which is required for all Centaurs – See pics.
We’re looking to move into powerboating hence saying goodbye to pearl. :)
Ready to sail away or can transfer Hythe Sailing Club birth over to you. We only pay a little over £100 per month for club membership, including boat storage, and mooring – total. Haul ins and outs are included in club membership. This is very reasonable for the area.
Upgrades which we have carried out in the 5 years that we have owned Pearl:
• New genoa UV strip (2022)
• Safety netting (2021)
• New cutlass bearing (2024)
• New leisure battery (2022)
• New starter battery (2022)
• All 4 small round porthole glazing replaced and its metalwork has been stripped and refurbished (2020)
• Rubber seal and glass replaced on one large portlight (2023) have long length of spare seals you can have. The other 3 are watertight though.
• Solar battery charging (2023)
• Engine electrics modernised (2021)
• Main halyard and reefing lines now lead back to cockpit paired with new dedicated Lewmar winch, installed (2024)
• Engine keystart from cockpit (2024)
• Retractable outboard engine mount (We can negotiate the purchase of 5hp outboard motor and tender if required)
• New modern ultraflex engine controls including all new control cables (2023)
• Engine full rebuild including the following: decoke, manifold flush, new head gaskets and new piston rings. (2022)
• Usb charging ports in cabin
• Waterproof upholstery re-covered in navy
• Solid oak table
• Solid oak worktop
• Wood panelling interior
• Washable (vinyl) flooring
• Heads plumbing replaced (2022)
• Original blakes seacocks all serviced and greased and working smoothly. One replaced (2020)
• New main halyard line (2023)
• New genoa halyard line (2023)
• Winches both stripped, greased and rebuilt (2022)
Other helpful bits:
We pay £86 per year for 3rd party insurance
• Standing rigging was replaced 2018 prior to purchase
• Dive ladder.
• Headlining recent and secure
• NASA depth display
• Wiring for radio. (Radio negotiable as was expensive and new)
• Keel bolts checked tight and very shiny (stainless) see pics
Loads of spares and what you see on board, you can keep eg. rope, fenders, bow fender, life jackets, buoy hook, engine paperwork, engine spares etc.