1978 Westerly 33 à vendre

A solid, well-cared-for Westerly 33 Aft Cabin, ideal for those seeking a dependable cruiser with a practical layout. Designed by Laurent Giles and built by Westerly Marine in the UK, this yacht features the desirable centre cockpit and private aft cabin - ideal for comfortable family or guest cruising. With her bilge keels and shallow draft, she’s especially well-suited for exploring tidal waters and taking advantage of drying moorings. Significant recent upgrades, including new standing and running rigging (2024), engine service (2025), and a professional hull recoating, make this a sensible and attractive yacht for those seeking reliability and ease of ownership. Highlights Listed below but included in Full Specs:

Brand new winter cover

Standing rigging replaced (2024)

Running rigging updated (2024 & 2015)

All GRIP professional hull recoating (2024)

Bilge keels - ideal for shallow cruising and drying moorings

6 berths across 2 doubles and 2 singles - practical for family or guests

Full navigation suite including radar, autopilot, and depth instruments

Life raft, 2015 - serviced 2021 and 4 serviced self-inflating life jackets (2024)

Optional Highfield dinghy with Torqeedo electric outboard (2019)

Hard GRP sprayhood and modular cockpit cover

New Treadmaster anti-slip deck finish

BROKER’S REMARKS This Westerly 33 Aft Cabin offers a solid, practical cruising solution for those who value dependable build quality and well-thought-out accommodation. Designed by Laurent Giles and built by Westerly Marine, she features the classic centre cockpit and aft cabin layout, ideal for privacy and extended stays aboard. Her bilge keels make her particularly suitable for drying moorings and exploring tidal waters, while her shallow draft opens up a range of cruising grounds. The yacht benefits from recent rigging upgrades (2024), a reliable Mitsubishi engine with regular servicing, and the hull has been freshly recoated in 2024. With accommodation for six, a protected cockpit, and good navigation and safety equipment, this is a capable and reassuring choice for island-hopping and family cruising. A sensible option for those wanting a straightforward, well-maintained yacht that’s ready to enjoy straight away.

CONSTRUCTION - Type: Sail - Builder: Westerly Marine Construction - Model: Westerly 33 Aft Cabin, Centre Cockpit - Year Built: 1978 - Designer: Laurent Giles - Location Built: Waterlooville, UK - Hull Coating: Recoated with AllGrib AKZO (2024) - Hull Material: GRP with heavy laminate construction - Keel Type: Bilge keels - Steering: Wheel steering - Helm Position: Centre cockpit - Rudder Type: Spade rudder - Deck Finish: GRP with new Treadmaster anti-slip - Superstructure: GRP - Hull Colour: Oyster White