Due to ongoing medical problems and advancing age, the owner is reluctantly offering this beloved 1978 Westerly Centaur, “Sulaire,” for sale.
A well-maintained cruising yacht known for her safe, forgiving handling and strong sailing pedigree, she’s an excellent choice for coastal cruising and relaxed sailing in UK waters.
The Westerly Centaur is a true classic yacht design, offering a surprisingly spacious and practical interior for her size.
Below deck, she provides comfortable accommodation with a full galley, separate toilet compartment, generous locker space, and good headroom throughout — making extended trips aboard both practical and enjoyable.
Her cast iron bilge keels give her the versatility and stability the Centaur is famous for, allowing her to take the ground safely while still delivering dependable sailing performance.
Solidly built and thoughtfully designed, she remains one of the most popular cruising yachts ever produced.
A characterful and capable cruising yacht, ready to be enjoyed by her next owner, with many more years of sailing ahead.
Specification
- Make
- Westerly
- Model
- Centaur (26ft)
- Constructed
- GRP
- No. of engines
- 1
- Engine model
- Bukh DV20
- Fuel type
- Diesel
What comes with it
- ∙ Bukh DV20 inboard diesel engine (fully serviced April 2026)
- ∙ 2-man inflatable tender with electric outboard and lithium battery
- ∙ Chartplotter
- ∙ Autohelm
- ∙ VHF radio
- ∙ Depth sounder
- ∙ Log
- ∙ 2 lifejackets
- ∙ Spirit stove
- ∙ Jabsco toilet (recently refurbished)
- ∙ Roller boom mainsail
- ∙ Many spares and additional parts onboard
- ∙ All toolboxes and equipment remain with the boat