Westerly Owners Association

Jolly Roger wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:57 am Just found this Griffon for sale at a very reasonable price.
http://www.ybw.com/boats-for-sale/5931402?currency=GBP

Lovely price and boat but I'm looking for a bilge keel version

Great replies from all. Keep them coming! I'm not in any rush to buy just yet as I'm waiting to sell my present boat (a 33ft bilge keel which slammed only very occasionally). I hope to have funds going into the 2018 sailing season at least by April. My preference is for a bilge keel version and one ...

Thank you Steve. The Centaur, which I knew a little bit about, came more to my notice through watching Dylan Winter's "Keep Turning Left" blog which in a general sense is great for promoting sailing and Westerly yachts. Trawling through the WOA forum I noticed the Griffon got favourable no...

Thank you for your reply. I'll have to save some more money then!

Hi all, no doubt this may have been covered before. Can I have your opinions on the Centaur vs the Griffon before I purchase (hopefully !) in 2018. I want to stay around the 26ft mark. Both yachts have a lot going for them so I'd appreciate help in making a decision.

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Paulw

:) I am wondering which of the above Westerly's would suit a family - three children under seven and a wife who's not sure yet if she will cruise beyond sight of land. The skipper has two years crewing, Navigation Course passed and heading for Coastal qualification. ( background in diving and sea ca...