Westerly Ocean 37 – 2002 High Quality Yacht for family cruising and live-aboard.
The Westerly Ocean 37, 2 cabin, 2 head version, has the hull of the previously Dubois-designed Westerly Typhoon that was incredibly popular and still is due to its fantastic build quality and proven performance and stability. On the Ocean 37 you get larger Mainsail, taller mast and a slightly reengineered/designed keel compared to the previous Typhoon. Westerly only build two of these, unique designs – most updated model, and even Code of practice equipped. This is the last build from Westerly.
This boat is the perfect, safe and quality designed cruiser very comfortable in even rough sea. For a couple or a family either wanting to cruise the oceans, live-abord or to have her for more coastal sailing, she will is an ideal choice in quality, comfort and not least a size that make costs for marinas at a lower level than just a few meter larger boats. Here you have the type of boat that is simply build to last and with details to quality and long lasting solutions. Westerly is well known in UK and northern Europe, and often compared to boats like Hallberg-Rassy, Moody and Malö from the years where shipyards build yachts with hull thickness and teak and mahogany to last.
Here is a lot of classic design but a big factor here is the conventional block and tackle mainsheet system in the cockpit which allows quick, simple, and safe control by the crew or the helmsman.
Her deep narrow cockpit is a good design feature. It feels very secure when you’re moving about or trimming, especially when heeled.
This 2002, Westerly Ocean 37 proved itself in all types of sea and weather, both in the colder northerly hemisphere in UK, along the coast of Europe down to the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean. S/Y SOUND is now on the hard in Portimao on the sunny coast of Algarve in Portugal, waiting for her new owner. She has only sailed very little the last 8 years and therefore sails, interior and engine is is in very good condition for its age.
The boat has most of what you need. Almost all instrumentation you need in working condition. Some can be upgraded to newer versions as usual, but all basics are there. A lot of safety features were added as the owner certified her according to “Code of Practice” with the strict requirements. (Certificate no longer active – as owner never did use it commercially for training)
Engine serviced and well maintained. Exhaust knee changed 2023, service on engine ad drive even under the years on hard. No counter for engine hours, but estimate to be max 1500 hours. Windlass with 40lb/20kg CQR anchor and chain, hull has just been antifoul treated and boat on the hardin Portimao. Winches are Lewmar 44 and 42.
This boat is build for handling adventures like long-distance sailing, or sailing in closer waters but handling any type of seas.
In the cockpit, everything is optimally placed so that the boat can be easily sailed by one or two people. You can safely sail her from the cockpit without having to go on deck during the sail. The high backrests in the cockpit provide comfort and convenience, and under the large sprayhood and bimini, you are well protected from the elements. Even a Cockpit tent is available.
When you come down the stairs to the salon, you are immediately greeted by the impression of quality that the well build Westerly have, with robust, top-class teak interior mixed with top quality textiles, bright ceiling, and extended galley, The floor in classic teak and with storage spaces underneath.
On Port side behind the galley, a double aft cabin with good storage facilities is located. On Starboard side aft, behind the navigation area, the roomy bathroom/head with toilet and shower as well as a very practical wet locker.
In front of the aft cabin on the port side is the galley/kitchen with double sink, gas oven and gas stove and plenty of cupboard space, large fridge/freezer/box in countertop and even a extra door opened refrigerator on the side of the kitchen area..
On the other side of the galley on the starboard side is the navigation area with everything needed for instruments, communication, and navigation as well as a panel for electrical installations and control of the switch panel.
In front of the galley and navigation area you find the large salon with two long sofas and a large table with foldable sides between. Your comfortable sit at least 6 people around the table, and if you are more than 4 people aboard your comfortable sleeps extra three in the salon.
Another double cabin in the forward part of the boat with spacious wardrobes and storage and another head/bathroom.
The boat only had only one owner. Its currently UK registered but been in Portimao, Portugal (EU) over Brexit and therefore EU VAT Paid status.
The current owners have been sailing for many years and seen most of Europe and the last years not had the possibility to use this fine boat and now feel its time for enjoying their retirement on land, and therefore decided to sell. Owner have spend lots of time taking good care of the boat even though not sailed her to much for several years.
The owners have been so careful with her and kept her in good condition and had the hobby and pleasure to do impressive woodwork for the cockpit and elsewhere..
Equipment and facts:
Generally:
- Model year 2002, Production number 2,
- HIN: GB-WGL37Y2A000
- Name: S/Y SOUND
- Length: 11,38 m
- Length in waterline: 9,71 m
- Width/Beam: 3,7 m
- Draft: 1.83 m (Tmax 1,93m)
- Displacement: 7,7 tons (empty)
- Ballast: 2,7 tons (empty)
- Mast hight (Bridge Clarance) 16,7 m
- Design Category “A”
- Layout with two cabins (aft cabin and forward Cabin) and a total of 6 berths incl 2 in salon.
- Two Heads/Bathroom/Toilets
- Engine Volvo Penta MD2040C, 40hp (approx. 1500 hours – no counter)
- 2-blade folding propeller with Rope Cutter
- Diesel tank 115 liter (stainless)
- Electric windlass in the bow and with CQR anchor 20kg/40lb anchor and galvanized chain and rope
- Tender: Yes – deflateable and can be stoved on deck (no engine)
Navigation and Electronics
- Raymarine ST60 series for dept, speed, wind in cockpit
- No Chart plotter installed
- Autopilot Raymarin
- Compass
- VHF
- Radio / CD
- Raymarine Radar
- Raymarine Radar interface RL70
Rig:
- Sloop 9/10 Two-spreader Deck stepped rig
- Selden Mast and Boom
- Original Standing Rigg
- Spinnaker Boom
- Rodkick – Ocean 32
Sail: (HYDE Sails)
- Main w 3 reefs, good condition - original
- Genoa 135% - Not used
- Jib (original in good condition)
- Storm Jib (little used)
Batteries and charging
- Shore power connection Current: 12V and 220V system.
- Sterling Pro charger (30 A ?)
- 2* 125 Ah Domestic Batteries (new) 1*125Ah Start battery
Water, heating and sanitation:
- Water heater that heats both via shore power and engine
- 2 toilets/heads with manual flush
- 1 plastic holding tank (for Aft Head)
- Water tank 190 liters.
- Pressurized Water
- Electric bilge pump
- Manual bilge pump
- Diesel heater Webasto
- Oven/2-burner Stove on Gas
- 2 Showers inside (each head)
- 1 Shower in cockpit
- Swimming ladder
- 2 Refrigerators. One in coutertop and one door opened on kitchen side
Miscellaneous
- Hull antifoul treatment -2023
- Gangway
- Liferaft (need recertified)
- Extra Anchor (delta)
- Misc Safety equipment , Several Fire extinguishers, Life lines, Lifewests, Spareparts etc.
See Yachtingworld review: https://www.yachtingworld.com/reviews/boat-tests/westerly-ocean-37-review-from-the-archive
