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 Discus 33 Bilge Keeler

Same Owner Since 1994
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  327004
  • Length  ·  10.05m
  • Year  ·  1980
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Bilge
  • Sleeping berths  ·  6
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 36hp, Volvo Penta MD 17C (1980)
  • Lying  ·  Medway, Kent
Boatshed Medway
Boatshed Medway
Suzzanne McDonald

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
Lying Medway, Kent
Fuel capacity 130.0 ltr (28.6 USG) Total - 1 Tanks
Last survey 15/07/2015

Mechanical

Engine 1 x diesel 36hp
Engine make and model Volvo Penta MD 17C (1980)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Indirect
Steering wheel
Drive shaft
Prop(s) 3 Blade
Fuel consumption (approx) 4.5 ltr (1.0 USG) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 6 knots
Max speed (approx) 7 knots

Engine regularly serviced, sounded very good and no smoke.
Fuel tank cleaned out 2022, and has a new sender.
Stern gland fully stripped and fully repacked 2021

Dimensions

Length 10.05m
LWL 8.70m
Beam 3.47m
Draft Min 1.34m
Draft Max 1.34m
Displacement 6,849kg (15,102.0lbs)
Storage Ashore

Rig

Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1980)

Sails

Reefing mainsail Maxiroach - Inmast (2001)
Headsail - Furling ()
Other sails Cruising Chute with snuffer ()
Spinnaker gear

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power Adverc Alt Controller

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Bilge
Finish Gelcoat finish

Westerly made 300 of the Discus (more than the Westerly 33 ketch that it superseded) and many of these boats can be found in the Med or cruising further afield. The Discus holds the record for the fibre glass yacht sailed furthest above the Arctic Circle (Bob Shepton on Dodo's Delight), another testament to the strength of the hull and its sea-keeping qualities. Built in two distinct versions between 1980 and 1984, with different deck mouldings, the Westerly Discus is a solid and very seaworthy cruiser. The hull continues the style of earlier Laurent Giles Westerlys, with the same distinctive bow knuckle seen on Centaurs and other smaller designs.
This one’s hull gleams and she is now been taken out of the water this October. So ideal for anyone wishing to have a survey.

Accommodation

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

The accommodation is very well planned, spacious and airey. The sapele hardwood has very good longevity qualities and is one of the best for resisting moisture damage. It has a warm colour creating a lovely ambience. The saloon table when open spans over to each saloon berth and allows for entertaining friends and family. Port and starboard saloon seats convert to 6’2” berths and have their original lee boards. So this vessel has been looked after very well over the years. The video will show more detail regardless layout. All cushions seemed very comfortable too.

2 burner propane Stove

Accommodation

Stove
Broiler
Oven
Sink
Cooler
Refrigerator
Carpet
Drapes
Cabin heating
Pressurised water system
Hot water system
Microwave

The accommodation is very well planned, spacious and airey. The sapele hardwood has very good longevity qualities and is one of the best for resisting moisture damage. It has a warm colour creating a lovely ambience. The saloon table when open spans over to each saloon berth and allows for entertaining friends and family. Port and starboard saloon seats convert to 6’2” berths and have their original lee boards. So this vessel has been looked after very well over the years. The video will show more detail regardless layout. All cushions seemed very comfortable too.

2 burner propane Stove

Deck Gear

Sprayhood
Spray dodgers
Rode
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

2 sheet winches
Manual SL Tiger windlass
1 anchors
(Danforth)
50.00m of chain
20.00m of rode

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
Radar
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Autopilot
Navigation lights

Safety Equipment

Fume detector
Carbon Monoxide detector
Swim ladder
Emergency steering

2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)

Broker's Comments

These boat details are subject to contract.

This Westerly Discus has been in the same caring ownership for 24 years now. She has a large cockpit with a large wheel, plenty of seating and an elongated spray hood going over the deck bridge - which provides a cosy area that’s protected from the elements.

You will see from the videos how good she looks and how much space she has to offer.

This boat blends good sea-going design with a fabulous interior perfectly. Her engine sounds and looks great too.

A must to view for anyone who wants a sailing boat with an excellent pedigree! The Westerly Discus have been know to sail all over the globe. This one has many more years of pleasure to give her future owners.

Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

27 Years

Why are you selling her?

Too old for Sailing Now

Where have you sailed her?

East Coast, Holland , St Malo etc

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