1978 Westerly 33, 35 500 EUR

Remarks :
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: 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


Accommodation :
 ACCOMMODATION Berths: Total 6 (2 doubles, 2 singles) Upholstery (see pictures) Curtains (see pictures) Wood flooring (see pictures) Chart Table Saloon Table with bar Webasto Air top 3500 heating in all spaces Manual toilet Oven Refrigerator Water System: Pressurised and manual, with salt water inlet Tailor made robust Stainless steel window frames   LAYOUT
Aft cabin layout with centre cockpit. Two double berths and two singles provide six berths in total. The saloon is arranged around a central table with an integrated bar. The chart table is set to starboard, with a galley opposite. DOMESTIC
Includes manual marine toilet, oven, refrigerator, pressurised and manual water system with salt water inlet, and a central saloon table with bar.   CANVAS Sprayhood: Hard-cover (GRP) with opening window Cockpit Cover: Modular sun protection Sail Cover Cockpit Cushions   TENDER Dinghy: Highfield   MISCELLANEOUS Fenders: 10 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.


Inventory :
NAVIGATION Radar: Raytheon Pathfinder SL70 AIS Vespermarine WatchMate WMX850 Autopilot: Raymarine ST4000 VHF Radio: Standard Horizon Eclipse GX1300E Echo Sounder: Nasa Log / Speed: Nasa Wind Instrument: Raymarine ST60 Wind Indicator at Masthead: Raymarine Navtex: Nasa Clipper Navtex Compass: Contest 130   DECK Anchors: Rocna 20kg and CQR 20kg Anchor Chain / Warp: 90?m Lofrans 8?mm galvanised chain (Grade 40 DIN766) Winches: Andersen 40ST 2-speed Cockpit Table: Not permanent Windlass Lofrans Cayman 1000w (2023)   SAFETY Life Raft: Lalizas 4-persons (Last serviced 2021) 2 Self-inflating life jackets ( serviced 2024) EPIRB: Ocean Signal E100 Manual foghorn Radar reflector (separately stored) 5 Fire extinguishers – ELRO Smartwares (serviced 2024) Fire blanket Manual bilge pump – Henderson V Electric bilge bump - Sureflow 1000 model 355-100-00 (April 2026)


Mechanical :
CONSTRUCTION Type: Sail Builder / Designer: Westerly Marine Construction Make / Model: Westerly 33 Aft Cabin, Centre Cockpit Year Built: 1978 Year Launched: 1978 Designer: Laurent Giles Where Built: Waterloo Ville, UK Preventative / Remedial: Recoated in 2024 Details of Any Treatment: AllGrib Coating AKZO Construction Materials: GRP & fibre, very thick layers Keel / Hull Form: Bilge keels Steering Type: Steering wheel Helm Position(s): Centre cockpit Rudder Type: Spade rudder Deck Materials: GRP, Treadmaster antislip Superstructure Materials: GRP Hull Colour: Oyster White   DIMENSIONS LOA: 10.14?m (33?3?) LWL: 8.68?m (28?5?) Beam: 3.40?m (11?2?) Draft: 1.32?m (4?4?) Displacement: 6,505?kg Ballast: 2,743?kg   MECHANICAL Engine Manufacturer / Model: Mitsubishi S4L2 - serviced April 2026 - Full set of original spares Year of Manufacture: 2001 No. of Engines: 1 Power: 37HP Last Engine Service: 10/2025 Drive Type: Shaft Fuel Type: Diesel Propeller Type: Bronze   PERFORMANCE Cruising Speed: 6.5 knots   ELECTRICAL Domestic Batteries: 2 × 110?Ah (2023) Engine Starter Battery: 1 × 72?Ah (2023) Windlass batt-2023 Windlass battery - 110Ah Charging System: Generator on engine, solar and 220V input Battery Charger: Victron Blue Smart IP22, 3-channel Shore Power: 220V Shore Power Cable: > 40 metres Inverter: Victron 12/450/25 Battery management Controller Mobitronic 800-4000 Vega powerstart MFC31-1000 Solar panels Topsolar 100w (2024) & 2 x 40w Solar (2002) RIGGING Type of Rig: Inox 1 × 19 - Ketch Spars: Material not specified Standing Rigging: 2024 - Chain plates 2015 Running Rigging: 2024 and 2015 Lazy Jacks Selden 204S Genoa Furling System   SAILS Mainsail (2002): Battened – good condition, well maintained Genoa (2002): Good condition, well maintained Storm Sail (2002): Genua and Main, heaviest cloth – new, never used mizzen- good condition 2002