Westerly Owners Association

Hi,

The fixed ring on the end of my boom cap for my Westerly Griffon Mk1 has broken, leaving me with no means of attaching my topping lift. Anyone know where I can get a replacement, I have attached a few photos?

Thanks Glynn

Hi, I have a Griffon Mk1 and I am working on rigging her for solo sailing.....cant get the crew lol. I would love a stack pack however I am working on a limited budget. I am considering the Barton Marine lazy Jack Line, does anyone use these? My only concern is the battons catching as they are not f...

Thanks Rodger,

Really appreciate your guidance as always....now for the weather window!!

Fingers Crossed _/)

Glynn

Hi Guys, I am currently preparing my Westerly Griffon to repaint the deck, and following good advice for you good selves I am sanding the deck down, not down to the gel coat, however there are some places where it is down to the gel coat. Should I use a gel coat filler or watertite to create an even...

Hi,

Thanks for the tips, the stainless steel looks great! Sanding dust is a great idea.....ill be busy this weekend _/)

Fair winds Glynn

Hi, I really appreciate all of your help and expertise, I think your right focusing on those areas that have not bonded is better! I like the idea of natural varnishing over the teak, there is one damaged/rotted piece (attached) I thought intitially clear the crack out with what looks like is poor f...

Hi Guys, Carrgaheen is a Mk1 Griffon and I purchased her last year and the deck paint is well overdue for a makeover, I have attached some images and need some guidance: 1. What would be best process to prepare the deck ready for a re-paint? 2. Any suggestions on the type/make of paint to use? 3. Pr...

Thanks Nigel will do that! Cheers

Hi recently bought my first yacht in June a Westerly Griffon MK1. We sailed her around the Western Isles of Scotland for 3 weeks and she performed well. However on the last lock of the Crinan Canal one of my port side stantions was clipped by another boats anchor. It was caused by the other boat not...