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Founded by Cmdr. D.A. Raynor who also designed the companies earlier models. Westerly Marine Construction of Hampshire, England, was one of Europe’s leading production builder of fiberglass composite sailboats from the mid 1960’s through the 1970’s. Became part of the Bowman Group in the mid 1990’s.

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Westerly Konsort: space, security & good performance

• David Harding
• January 23, 2024

One of the roomiest cruisers of her size, the Konsort is also known for her solidity, interior finish and easy manners. No wonder she’s such a popular second-hand buy, says David Harding

Despite being over-powered at times, the Konsort took the brisk conditions of our test in her stride. Credit: David Harding Credit: David Harding

Product Overview

Westerly konsort.

Back in the late 1970s or early 1980s, a family looking for a new cruising yacht of just under 30ft (9m) would have been almost spoiled for choice.

Britain’s ‘big three’ builders each offered an excellent boat: Westerly were flying high with the Konsort, Moody had replaced their 30 with a new 29, and Sadler’s 29 had plugged the gap between the 25 and 32.

With alternatives including such evergreens as the Mirage 28 and Cobra 850, there was something for everyone – whether they preferred fin or twin keels .

The most popular home-grown cruisers of the day gave people the choice but invariably sold in far greater numbers with twins.

Leading the way in the smaller size range was the ubiquitous 26ft Westerly Centaur, launched in 1969 and, after well over 2,000 boats, nearing the end of her production a decade later.

Treadmaster and non-slip paint provide the grip in the cockpit. Credit: David Harding

Come 1978, the next boats up in Westerly’s range were the 31-footers: the Renown, Pentland, Berwick and Longbow, between them offering a choice of sloop or ketch rig , twin or fin keels and aft or centre cockpits.

Like the Centaur, they sailed better than they looked but were discontinued shortly after the arrival of what was to be the last model from the drawing board of Westerly’s long-time designers, Laurent Giles.

The Westerly Konsort, introduced in 1979, was the 29-footer (8.8m) that had everything.

For a start she was enormously beamy, her 3.27m (10ft 9in) between the gunwales being 42% of her waterline length .

Together with the full bow, broad stern and plenty of freeboard, the beam gave her an interior volume that practically matched that of her 31ft sisters.

The other point about the interior was that it was nicely woody.

The Westerly Konsort was launched in 1979, and was designed by Laurent Giles. Credit: David Harding

Whereas the Centaur sometimes attracted criticism for her caravan- like styling and finish, the Westerly Konsort followed the approach developed in the 31s.

No interior mouldings were used and all the woodwork was bonded directly to the outer hull. It created the feel of a hand-crafted yacht – which she was.

No Westerly cruiser of this era was offered without twin keels – even the 36-footers.

If one model was available only with a fin, a hull-sister would have two keels and a different name (as in the case of the twin-keeled Centaur and her fin-keeled sibling, the Pembroke).

The Westerly Konsort came with a choice of fin or twin, called the Konsort either way and proving most popular in twin-keel form. A few were also built with swing keels.

While giving her more beam for her length than any earlier model, Laurent Giles made sure she was still unmistakably a Westerly, incorporating the distinctive knuckle in the bow shared by everything from the 21ft 6in Warwick up to the largest models in the range.

The hawse pipe – a Westerly tradition. Credit: David Harding

They did, however, fit her with a transom-hung rudder . A practical and economical solution, and one that maximised space in the cockpit, it wouldn’t have worked on the Centaur or the 31s because both were available as centre- cockpit or ketch-rigged variants.

Above the straight-topped coachroof sat a conventional masthead rig of modest proportions.

As was the norm in those days, the headsail provided the bulk of the sail area although the boom was long enough to allow the mainsheet to be taken – at an angle – to a traveller across the wide transom.

Other traditional Westerly features included the trademark blue non-slip deck paint and a toerail in teak rather than the aluminium favoured by some of the competition.

The Westerly Konsort was no beauty but she hit the spot and became an instant success.

A saloon of the Westerly Konsort is roomy for a boat of this size. Credit: David Harding

She was never a cheap boat and still isn’t by many standards, holding her value if well equipped and maintained.

If you buy a Westerly Konsort and look after her there’s a good chance you won’t lose any money.

She’s a boat that’s always likely to be sought after by people wanting something solid, roomy, forgiving and easy to handle, and that’s why she caught John King’s eye when he was looking for his first cruiser two years ago.

John’s alternatives were smaller boats, including the 23ft Westerly Pageant and the Centaur’s successor, the Griffon.

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However, the Konsort’s extra space, combined with her reputation for being undemanding, made him think that it would make more sense to buy the larger boat rather than to start with a smaller one that he might want to switch a year or two later.

He’s happy that he made the right decision. Sarnia is a twin-keeler built in 1983, and John reckons that a boat with full standing headroom, space to relax down below in comfort and enough size, weight and power to take most conditions in her stride makes for more relaxing sailing.

I joined John for a sail from his winter base in Chichester Harbour when a good 20 knots from the north east was kicking up a lumpy sea in Bracklesham Bay.

Downwind the Westerly Konsort proved why she has a reputation for being faster than she looks, rapidly sliding through the lee of a larger cruiser and soon leaving it well astern.

A roomy forecabin is one of the reasons the Westerly Konsort is so popular. Credit: David Harding

Once far enough from land to have space for an upwind leg, we sheeted in and headed into the breeze.

With John’s consent I opted to hold on to full sail to see how Sarnia handled. You learn more about a boat when pushing her beyond the comfort zone.

Besides, the Westerly Konsort has a reputation for being stiff, under- canvassed in light airs and able to carry full sail when others need to reef .

I was about to see whether asking her to carry it upwind with 25 knots over the deck was pushing things too far.

We took all the usual steps to de-power the rig as far as possible without reefing, including tensioning both mainsail and headsail halyards , moving the genoa cars aft, flattening the mainsail’s foot and dropping the traveller well down the track.

Sarnia responded by plugging upwind remarkably comfortably, clocking between 4 and 4.5 knots most of the time depending on the size and steepness of the waves.

It was a day when being slightly over-canvassed was a help, not just from the testing perspective but also to drive through the waves.

There’s nothing worse than being under-powered, bouncing up and down in the lulls and wishing for more sail.

The single, acrylic-fronted locker in the saloon later gave way to multiple lockers. Credit: David Harding

As ever when over-powered it was a matter of sailing along a fine line: a few degrees too deep and the boat would heel over before rounding up in protest, though not until the gunwale was nearly awash.

Sailed too high she would lose power and stop. In between she was quite happy, heeling no more than 15° or so and remaining nicely balanced with a beautifully light helm.

When she was pushed too hard, the weight on the tiller would increase progressively as the gunwale approached the water, giving ample warning before the rudder finally lost grip.

While reducing sail would have made life easier in some respects, this was a good test and one that proved her tolerance and capability.

For a chunky twin-keeler with a three-bladed fixed propeller it was a more-than-creditable performance.

Work space in the galley on the Westerly Konsort is limited. Credit: David Harding

Having to power through the waves took a few degrees off our pointing so we tacked through around 90° on most occasions.

There’s no reason why the tacking angle of the fin-keeler should be any different – as you would expect, it just goes faster and makes less leeway.

The lower centre of gravity should also add a little stiffness.

During tacks on Sarnia , the only problem I found was the babystay interfering with the genoa.

Together with the genoa’s substantial overlap it would make short-tacking rather laborious and call for plenty of energy from whoever is winding the Barlow 23 primary winches.

Reaching along in a breeze is what she likes best. We clocked 7 knots at times and I could easily imagine a fin-keeler with a folding prop surfing away merrily.

Heaving-to presented no problems. The boat was reluctant to gybe around with the sheets pinned in but could just be persuaded to by some judicious rudder-wiggling to re-attach the laminar flow.

The nav table will accommodate a folded Admiralty chart. Credit: David Harding

A relatively blunt, high-volume hull like the Westerly Konsort’s is never going to slice through the waves as cleanly and smoothly as a slimmer one.

On the other hand it does seem to keep the crew dry: only rarely during our sail did any spray find its way back to the cockpit, where the helmsman can sit either on the seat, legs braced across to the leeward side, or on the flat-topped coaming.

The upper perch is tolerably comfortable even if the guardwires are too close outboard to lean back against.

Partly thanks to the transom-hung rudder, there’s enough space in the cockpit for four without over- crowding. The absence of an aft cabin beneath also makes it nice and deep.

Having the mainsheet across the stern works well: it’s easy to reach yet clear of the cockpit.

Just take care to flick it across above head-level during a gybe.

No aft cabin, means the saloon is further aft in a beamier part of the hull. The settee berths are wide and parallel. Credit: David Harding

A large locker occupies the space beneath the starboard seat and the gas bottle lives in the stern.

Treadmaster provides the grip on the coamings and cockpit sole, the seats being finished in Westerly’s distinctive blue non-slip paint that’s used on the deck as well.

Deck paint has always struck me as infinitely superior to moulded-in surfaces.

It provides an excellent grip, reduces glare and can be made to look like new – in the same or a different colour – for the price of a tin of paint. It’s extraordinary that so few other builders have done the same.

Moving forward along the Konsort’s wide deck, outside the cap and lower shrouds, is easy. On the wide foredeck is a chunky central cleat and a hawse pipe for the anchor chain.

Anyone used to modern production boats with large aft cabins and layouts based on interior mouldings will find the Westerly Konsort very different below decks.

Because there’s no aft cabin, the saloon is further aft in a beamier part of the hull and, as a result, it’s larger than on most boats of this size. The settee berths are wide and parallel.

Plenty of teak and teak-faced ply is nicely finished and bonded directly to the outer hull – still the best way to make the structure visible and easy to reach as well as to minimise wasted space.

As is traditional in boats of this era, the forecabin is separated from the saloon by the heads to port and a hanging locker to starboard.

Areas sometimes criticised on the Westerly Konsort include the quarter berth and chart table to port: because the chart table’s seat is the head of the berth, they can’t both be used at the same time. Standing at the chart table solves that problem.

Between the chart table and the galley on the opposite side is the projecting engine box.

Inside this Westerly fitted engines mainly from Bukh and Volvo. The box’s top makes handy additional work space for the galley, where it’s otherwise in short supply.

History of the Westerly Konsort

The Westerly Konsort Duo motor-sailer

Introduced in 1979, Westerly’s last design by Laurent Giles remained in production until 1992.

Over 600 were sold in the first six years, after which the price rose steeply and only a further 100 left the factory.

About 150 of the 704 Konsorts built are fin-keelers.

The same hull was used for the Konsort Duo, a motor-sailer with a large deck saloon and comfortable accommodation for two people.

Construction

The Konsort’s hull is a solid laminate of chopped strand mat, reinforced with rovings in high- stress areas.

A balsa core is used in the deck. Westerly had an in-house Lloyds surveyor and all boats were issued with a Lloyds hull construction certificate.

Keels are bolted to shallow moulded stubs.

Point to look out for if buying a Westerly Konsort from Westerly specialists

Konsorts are known for having relatively few structural weaknesses. Nonetheless, some points are worth checking.

• Like many builders, Westerly used orthophthalic resins until the mid-1980s and cases of osmosis are quite common.
• Chainplates are prone to fatigue and corrosion where they pass through the deck but are relatively simple to replace. Worth checking too is the reinforcement in the hull that distributes the load from the keel(s). The plywood used in early boats was less robust than the chunkier, foam-cored sections used from 1981 onwards. Fin-keelers especially should be inspected because of the lack of depth beneath the floorboards and the bottom of the hull on the centreline. Boats that have grounded or been badly shored up during winter storage are most likely to have problems. Keel bolts that have been glassed in rather than simply gelled over ask for special attention: someone might have been trying to hide something.
• Transom-hung rudders are easy to inspect but also more vulnerable to damage than inboard rudders. The Konsort’s gudgeons and pintles are joined by a rod and not especially robust. They are, however, simple to change.
•  On deck, the gelcoat is prone to deterioration from UV degradation and star-crazing is common.
• Below decks, the ‘Westerly droop’ is by far the most common problem, where the vinyl headliner starts separating from the deckhead.

If you want curvy lines and a double aft cabin, the Konsort’s not your boat. If, on the other hand, you want space, security, a good cockpit, surprisingly good sailing performance, positive handling under power, a roomy and nicely finished interior, structural solidity and proven resale value, she should definitely be on your list.

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USED BOAT: Westerly Centaur

• Chris Beeson
• June 22, 2016

A staggering 2,500 of these 26ft Laurent Giles-designed twin-keel cruisers were built over 15 years from 1969, with several variations of interior. What does Dick Durham make of her?

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Westerly Centaur review 

See the January 2013 issue of Yachting Monthly for the full test

What’s she like to sail?

She’s not the most close-winded of boats and weather helm will develop when pushed hard in a breeze unless you reef early. Sailing her effectively upwind in a seaway demands a bit of skill and, though safe enough if you get caught out, she’s not really designed for heavy weather. But she’s a good family cruiser, ideal for those upgrading from dayboats or dinghies. As Daniel said, she can be sailed like a dinghy with the helmsman perched up on the cockpit coaming, steering with a tiller extension. The mainsheet traveller is at the back of the cockpit, leaving plenty of space for crew to relax in her large, deep and safe cockpit with raised teak slats for seating, but sheets tend to catch around the exposed ends of the slats.

Most Centaurs don’t have halyards and reefing lines led back to the cockpit, and Daniel found out why when he fitted clutches on the coachroof. ‘It was a complete waste of time and money,’ he admitted. ‘There was so much friction that I’ve re-reeved them and do all the sail-handling work at the foot of the mast.’

What’s she like in port and at anchor?

Centaurs with spade rudders will turn in their own length, but are difficult to reverse in a marina. Those with skegs are easier to handle going astern, but have a wider turning circle. Her relatively light, shallow hull with high windage can be skittish at anchor, but she can creep close inshore to find better shelter. The bathing ladder on the stern can be used whether you’re afloat or dried out.

Down below, Centaurs are remarkably roomy, with generous standing headroom – at least 6ft throughout. There is a double berth with V-shaped infill in the forward cabin. The door of the port-side heads hinges round to make the forecabin en suite if desired. The hanging locker, opposite, will take five sets of oilskins.

The saloon – more comfortable than you’ll find on most boats of this size – has two well-proportioned settee berths with a drop-leaf table between them and a quarter berth on the port side aft. The galley is to starboard: a sink, a gimballed two-burner oven with a grill for toast, and just enough worktop space to prepare a decent meal at sea or in port.

Would she suit you and your crew?

If sleek lines are among the factors you apply for boat-buying, the Centaur probably won’t light your fire. Nor should you expect thoroughbred performance and handling under sail, although she can still be exhilarating in the right (or wrong) conditions. Westerly produced the Pembroke, a fin-keeled version of the Centaur, to address the aversion some folks have for bilge keels, but then you would not be sitting upright on a glorious sandy beach, or enjoying the savings to be made with a drying mooring.

In essence, she is a proper family cruiser, with a fairly comfortable motion at sea, an easily handled but not under-canvassed rig, a good-sized cockpit and plenty of living space. Cabin layout varies, and many Centaurs have no dedicated chart table, but most can sleep up to five adults in reasonable comfort.

Few people would consider the Centaur an ocean cruiser, but she’d run just as happily before the Trade Winds as any other yacht.

Coastal daysailing is her forte, with the odd jaunt across open water in fair or moderate weather to, say, France, Holland or Ireland. And with two thousand of these boats in harbours and creeks around the UK, it isn’t hard to find a good one at a fair price.

Facts and figures Price £8,000-£12,000 LOA 92m (26ft) LWL 6.50m (21ft 4in) Beam 2.59m (8.5ft) Draught 0.91m (3ft) Displacement 2,790kg (6,150 lb) Ballast 1,271kg (2,800 lb) Engine 7-25hp diesel inboard, or petrol outboard Berths Five Sail area Mainsail 161sq ft, genoa 240sq ft, No 1 jib 133sq ft Designer Laurent Giles Builder Westerly Marine Construction Owners’ Association www.westerly-owners.co.uk

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History of Westerly

Westerly Marine Construction Ltd., commonly known as Westerly Yachts, was founded in 1963 by Commander Denys Rayner in England. The company quickly gained a reputation for building robust and seaworthy sailing yachts, catering primarily to the cruising market. Westerly's early models, such as the Westerly 22 and Centaur, solidified their standing among sailing enthusiasts due to their innovative design and high standard of construction. The company's production peaked in the 1970s and 1980s, making it one of the leading yacht builders in the UK. Notable designers like Laurent Giles and Ed Dubois contributed to the iconic reputation of Westerly Yachts during this period.While Westerly experienced success through the late 20th century, the company struggled financially in the 1990s due to market fluctuations and increased competition. These economic challenges led to the company's liquidation in 2000. Despite ceasing production, the legacy of Westerly yachts endures due to their durability and the strong community of owners who continue to sail and maintain these classic vessels. The boats remain highly sought after in the used yacht market, and dedicated associations and forums provide support and resources for Westerly yacht owners.Westerly Yachts is no longer an active manufacturer, and the original facilities have since been repurposed. However, the influence and legacy of Westerly’s designs remain impactful within the sailing community. The craftsmanship and design principles established by Westerly continue to be celebrated, and their yachts are viewed as a testament to British marine engineering and design prowess.

Which models do Westerly produce?

Westerly produce a range of boats including the Westerly Konsort , Westerly Centaur , Westerly Fulmar 32 , Westerly Longbow and Westerly Conway . For the full list of Westerly models currently listed on TheYachtMarket.com, see the model list in the search options on this page.

What types of boats do Westerly build?

Westerly manufactures a range of different types of boats. The ones listed on TheYachtMarket include Sloop , Cruiser , Ketch , Aft cockpit and Keelboat .

How much does a boat from Westerly cost?

Used boats from Westerly on TheYachtMarket.com range in price from £85 GBP to £150,000 GBP with an average price of £23,200 GBP . A wide range of factors can affect the price of used boats from Westerly, for example the model, age and condition.

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Westerly sailboats were built by Westerly Marine Construction, Ltd., a company that was founded by Commander Denys Rayner in the early 1960's. Rayner was a sailboat designer at heart with a passion for rugged little boats that could be taken to sea and brought home with little fuss. In fact, he wrote several books on sailing small crafts, and although technology has transformed sailing in the years since, his books and guides still manage to impart a timeless wisdom on the subject. in the late 1950's Rayner collaborated with a local manufacturer of plywood caravans to design plywood dinghies to be offered along with them. This turn of events led to the founding of the Beacon Boat Company, where Rayner also began building and selling small sailboats with very distinctive designs which eventually led to the first Westcoaster. Rayner built and sold about 60 of his Westcoaster sailboats, and along the way began experimenting with a new process of building hulls with glass reinforced plastic, or GRP. In 1963 he moved his expanding enterprise of GRP family sailing boats to a new location as the firm of Westerly Marine Construction, Ltd. Westerly Marine grew to become Britain's largest yacht building company and during the 1970's was considered a leader in family yachts. The Westerly 22 was the first sailboat produced by Westerly Marine and was based largely on Rayner's original Westcoaster design. The Westerly 25, 28, 21, and 33 followed as new models emerged, sometimes several per year, until Westerly Sailboats ceased operations in 2000 .  

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The Westerly Centaur Sailboat Specs & Key Performance Indicators

If you are looking for a small, sturdy and affordable sailboat that can handle a variety of conditions and destinations, you might want to consider the Westerly Centaur 26.

This classic British cruiser was designed by Jack Laurent Giles and built by Westerly Marine between 1969 and 1980, with over 2,400 units produced.

It is one of the most popular and successful models in the history of British boatbuilding, and still has a loyal following among recreational sailors and enthusiasts.

Published Specification & Design Ratios for the Westerly Centaur

Underwater Configuration:   Bilge keels and spade rudder

Hull Material:  GRP (fibreglass)

Length Overall:  26' 0" / 7.92m

Waterline Length:  21' 4" / 6.5m

Beam:  8' 5" / 2.57m

Draft:  3' 0" / 0.91m

Rig Type:  Masthead Sloop

Displacement:  6,700lb / 3,039kg

Designer:  Laurent Giles

Builder:  Westerly Marine Ltd (UK)

Year First Built:  1969

Year Last Built:  198

Number Built:  2,444

Owners Association:   Westerly Owners Association

Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 14.6

Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 41.8

Displacement/Length Ratio: 308

Comfort Ratio: 26.7

Capsize Screening Formula:   1.8

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More about the Westerly Centaur...

The Westerly Centaur, a 26-foot twin-keel cruiser designed by Jack Laurent Giles, is one of the most popular and successful British production sailboats ever built. With over 2,400 hulls completed, the Centaur has a loyal following of owners and admirers who appreciate its practicality, versatility and charm.

The Centaur is a sloop-rigged monohull with a fiberglass hull and a balsa-cored foredeck. It has a shallow draft of 0.9 meters, thanks to its twin keels, which also allow it to dry out on tidal moorings or beaches. The Centaur has a spade rudder and a tiller steering system, although some models have been retrofitted with a wheel.

The mast is deck-stepped and the rig is simple and easy to handle. The sail area is 30.1 square meters, which gives the Centaur a moderate performance in light to moderate winds. The boat is not very close-winded and tends to develop weather helm when overpowered, so reefing early is advisable. The boat is not designed for heavy weather sailing, but it is safe and stable in most conditions.

The Centaur is powered by a Volvo MD7A diesel engine, which provides enough thrust for manoeuvring in marinas or motoring in calm waters. The fuel capacity is 45 litres, which gives the boat a decent range under power. The engine is located under the cockpit sole and can be accessed through removable panels.

Accommodation One of the most impressive aspects of the Centaur is its spacious and comfortable interior, which offers generous standing headroom of at least 6 feet throughout. The boat can sleep up to six people in two separate cabins and the saloon.

• The forward cabin has a double berth with a V-shaped infill, a hanging locker and storage shelves.
• The saloon has two settees that can be used as single berths, a folding table that can seat four people, and ample storage space under the seats and behind the backrests.
• The galley is located on the port side of the companionway and has a two-burner stove with an oven, a sink with a manual water pump, and several lockers and drawers for storing utensils and provisions. The water capacity is 64 litres.
• The navigation station is opposite the galley and has a chart table with storage underneath, an electrical panel, and space for mounting instruments.
• The aft cabin is accessed through a door on the starboard side of the companionway and has two single berths that can be converted into a double berth with an infill cushion. There is also a hanging locker and storage shelves in this cabin.
• The head is located between the saloon and the forward cabin and has a marine toilet, a sink with a manual water pump, and a mirror.

The Centaur had three different layouts for the interior, named A, B and C:

• Layout A had six berths: a double berth in the forward cabin, two single berths in the aft cabin, and two settees in the saloon that could be used as single berths.
• Layout B had five berths: a double berth in the forward cabin, a single berth in the aft cabin, and two settees in the saloon that could be used as single berths.
• Layout C had four berths: two single berths in the forward cabin, and two settees in the saloon that could be used as single berths.

The interior of the Centaur is well-ventilated by several opening ports and hatches, and well-lit by overhead lights and reading lamps. The upholstery is usually blue or beige, depending on the model year, and the woodwork is teak or mahogany. The overall impression is cosy, homely and inviting.

Hull and Deck The hull of the Centaur is solid fiberglass with a white gelcoat finish. It has a moderate freeboard and a flared bow that helps to keep the deck dry in choppy seas. The deck is fiberglass with a balsa core in the foredeck area, which reduces weight and improves insulation. It has a molded nonskid surface for safety and traction. The deck layout is simple and functional, with wide side decks that allow easy access to the bow or stern.

The cockpit of the Centaur is large, deep and safe, with raised teak slats for seating comfort. It has two lockers for storing fenders, lines etc., as well as an engine access panel under the sole. There is also a bathing ladder on the stern that can be used when the boat is afloat or dried out.

The above text was drafted by sailboat-cruising.com using GPT-4 (OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model) as a research assistant to develop source material; we believe it to be accurate to the best of our knowledge.

Other sailboats in the Westerly range include:

I wrote this article using GPT-4, OpenAI’s large-scale language-generation model, as a research assistant to develop source material. I wrote the final draft in its entirety and believe it to be accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Dick McClary, creator and owner of sailboat-cruising.com

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Westerly Yachts are prominent for their strong and well-built construction and were one of Europe's leading production builder of fiberglass composite sailboats . They have manufactured yachts from the mid-1960’s through the 1970’s and 1980’s before it terminated its trading.

Commander Denys Rayner, a popular yacht designer, in the year 1963 designed ‘The Westerly’ - a 22 ft yacht as requested by Hilary Scott who wished to set up a new company.

The company became Westerly Group Limited in the year 1993 and the yachts were presented as three ranges of Westerly, “the Oceans, the Regattas, and the Victorias”. And in the year 1995, Westerly Group was acquired by Tony Davies Bowman Group, the parent company of Rival Bowman and Starlight Yachts . In 1998, Bowman hit financial problems and as a result, the Westerly Group Limited was sold to Marigot Group. In the year 2000, the plant and machinery were sold to US Hunter, who had just started up in the UK as Legend.

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