1977 Westerly Centaur
LOA
7.92m (26.0ft)
Beam
2.69m (8.8ft)
Displacement
2,722kg (6,001lbs)
Year
1977–1981
Manufacturer
Westerly
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 7.92 m | 26.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 6.40 m | 21.0 ft |
| Beam | 2.69 m | 8.8 ft |
| Draft | 1.07 m | 3.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 10.00 m | 32.8 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,722 kg | 6,001 lbs |
| Ballast | 1,089 kg | 2,401 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 26.9 m² | 290 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Bilge | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 13 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 11.9 gal |
| Water Capacity | 68 L | 18.0 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Laurent Giles | |
| Country of Origin | UK | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
14.02
Underpowered — needs more sail area for displacement
Ballast Ratio
40.0%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.77 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
23.8
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1977 Westerly Centaur
The Westerly Centaur is one of the most popular bilge-keel cruisers ever made. A proper small cruiser that can take the ground and dry out safely, ideal for UK tidal waters.