The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Westerly Longbow Aft Cockpit Ketch

£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  225607
  • LOA  ·  9.45m
  • Year  ·  1974
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 30hp, Beta Marine (2012)
  • Lying  ·  Isle of Wight
Boatshed IOW
Boatshed IOW
Corinne Gillard

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

Extra Details

Designer Laurent Giles
Builder Westerly Marine
Lying Isle of Wight
Fuel capacity 90.0 ltr (19.8 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Water capacity 135.0 ltr (29.7 G) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 19/12/2011

Mechanical

Engine 1 x Diesel 30hp
Engine make and model Beta Marine (2012)
Engine Hours engine1= 675
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering Wheel
Drive Shaft
Prop(s) 3 blade fixed
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.5 ltr (0.3 G) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 7 knots
Engine spares

Dimensions

LOA 9.45m
LWL 7.62m
Beam 2.90m
Draft Max 1.40m
Displacement 4,445kg (9,801.7lbs)
Headroom 1.83m
Storage On marina

Rig

Ketch rigged Sparlight Aluminium spars (1974) with stainless steel standing rigging (2010)

Sails

Mainsail Quay Sails - Slab (2010) Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs
Headsail Sanders - Furling ()
Other sails Sanders Mizzen ()
Storm Jib ()

Boom replaced with Selden spar in 2009
Main is on 2 line reefing system lead into cockpit
Well balanced rig suitable for singlehanding under mizzen and headsail alone
Main and mizzen covers new 2014

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power Charger replaced 2012

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Gelcoat finish

Heavy GRP layup hull deck and topsides built to Lloyds specification with teak rub rail, hand rails and cockpit seating. GRP rudder on post and half skeg. Iron keel rated approx. 2000kg
Hull below waterline blasted and epoxied 2010. Transom mounted boarding steps added
New stainless fuel tank 2012

Accommodation

Total # of berths 6
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 4
Cabin(s) 2
Handbasin 1
Heads 1 heads (Manual)

Saloon seating converts to double berth with the table lowered. Upholstery new in 2009
Jabsco head replaced 2009. Full standing headroom in heads and shower drain system plumbed in for heads however shower head not yet fitted
Vast amount of practical useable storage throughout
Galley has 12/240v portable fridge and 2 coolboxes. Cooker was replaced in 2009
Oil heater and dehumidifier included

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Accommodation

Cooker/stove
Grill
Oven
Sink
Icebox
Refrigerator
Curtains
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Non-Smokers

Saloon seating converts to double berth with the table lowered. Upholstery new in 2009
Jabsco head replaced 2009. Full standing headroom in heads and shower drain system plumbed in for heads however shower head not yet fitted
Vast amount of practical useable storage throughout
Galley has 12/240v portable fridge and 2 coolboxes. Cooker was replaced in 2009
Oil heater and dehumidifier included

2 burner gas cooker/stove

Deck Gear

Sail cover
Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Warps
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

3 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
Manual Simpson Lawrence Hyspeed windlass
2 anchors
(CQR (30lb and 25lb))
60.00m of chain
Zodiac 2.3m dinghy (2015)
(Inflatable)
New wheel and pulpit cover 2019

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Chart plotter
Autopilot
Stereo
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Echo sounder
Radar Reflector

Electronics
VHF Radio (DSC) (Standard Horizon)
Depth Sounder (NASA)
Log (Raymarine)
Wind (Wireless) (Tacktick)
GPS (Saloon mounted) (Garmin)
Chart plotter (Cockpit pedestal mounted) (Standard Horizon)
Compass (Cockpit pedestal mounted) (Plastimo)
Raymarine Wheelpilot new 2019

Safety Equipment

Life jackets
Life buoys
Horn
Boarding ladder
Emergency steering

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 Electric)

Broker's Comments

Designed by Laurent Giles, and introduced in 1972, the Westerly Longbow is a solid coastal or offshore cruiser, built like all Westerlys of the period, to Lloyds specification and fitted out as a spacious family boat

Although the same hull was used by other models, to me the Longbow with her fin keel, ketch rig and aft cockpit seems to have eliminated most of the compromises you are usually faced with when deciding on a cruising boat. They are known to sail well and are easily single-handed with a sail plan option for all conditions. The interior is light, spacious and extremely practical for both sailing and for liveaboard purposes.

This particular example has been cared for, maintained and improved it appears continuously throughout her life and it shows as soon as you step aboard. Although the owner still has one or two jobs on his list (it's a boat, after all) she really appears in great condition having been re-engined, rigged, upholstered, canvassed and equipped all within the last 7 years. She looks and smells clean and dry and is presented very nicely, a real pleasure to be aboard

These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

This Westerly Longbow Aft Cockpit Ketch has been personally photographed and viewed by Corinne Gillard of Boatshed IOW. Click here for contact details.
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