Westerly Griffon Mk 1 (late model)
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| Make | Westerly |
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| Model | Griffon Mk 1 (late model) |
| Year | 1981 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | £7,950 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cruiser (Sail) |
| Length | 26 ft |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass |
| Location | Emsworth, Hampshire, United Kingdom |
| Tax Status | Tax Paid |
| LOA | 25 ft 12 in |
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| Beam | 9 ft 3 in |
| Max Draft | 3 ft 3 in |
| Keel Type | enums.keel-type.kt-twin-keel |
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| Builder | Westerly Yachts |
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Description
Westerly Griffon Mk II – “Serendipity”
Bilge Keel Sailing Yacht – 1981 – Sail No: GN306
A fine example of the ever-popular Westerly Griffon Mk II, designed by Ed Dubois and renowned for her excellent performance, sea-keeping and practical bilge keel layout. “Serendipity” has clearly been well cared for and is presented in good order, well-equipped and ready to sail. With her shoal draft of just 3’3” she is equally at home exploring drying harbours as she is stretching her legs offshore, making her a versatile family cruiser.
Principal DimensionsLOA: 26’
Beam: 9’3”
Draft: 3’3”
Keel: Cast iron bilge keels
Rudder: Transom-hung
Mast & Boom: Aluminium by Kemp
LED tricolour masthead light, bicolour bow, steaming light, stern light
Advansea 5.6” colour chart plotter with NASA AIS engine (C-Map charts Dartmouth to Chichester)
Clipper GPS repeater
Depth sounder
Wind speed/direction instruments
Twin cockpit compasses
Engine: Bukh DV20M (professionally serviced 2013)
Twin cockpit engine panels (tacho, charge, temperature)
Morse control
Sealmaster oil-filled stern gland (watertight, low maintenance)
Two main batteries with electronic charging controller & BEP voltage-sensitive relay
3-blade bronze propeller
Fully battened mainsail
Conventional mainsail
Genoa
No.1 & No.2 headsails
Cruising chute
Two self-tailing sheet winches, two halyard winches
Emergency forestay (unused)
Primary Anchor: Manson Supreme with 30m chain
Spare anchor with chain & warp
35lb genuine CQR also available
Plastimo Neptune 2500 hob (new 2011) with dedicated gas locker & Alde bubble tester
New copper gas system (2012, tested by Gas Check Marine Ltd)
Lavac Popular heads with bulkhead pump (new 2011)
Blakes seacocks to heads, basin seacocks renewed (2011 by Cutler Marine)
Sprayhood & pack-a-main (new 2011)
Interior lights upgraded to warm LED
Cobra F55 DSC VHF radio
Autohelm 1000 tiller pilot
Fenders (incl. 2 large round)
Mooring warps
Horseshoe life buoys x2, MOB recovery system, flares
Fire extinguishers
Boarding ladder, tool kit, torch, engine spares
The Westerly Griffon Mk II remains a sought-after 26-footer, offering a spacious interior, practical bilge keel configuration, and dependable sailing performance. “Serendipity” benefits from a good sail wardrobe, comprehensive navigation kit, reliable Bukh engine, and many recent upgrades. She represents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a safe, versatile and capable family cruiser, equally suited to coastal cruising, estuary exploration or channel crossings.
Early viewing is recommended.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
