Westerly Fulmar (1981) for sale in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Summary

Set sail with this spectacular Westerly Fulmar, constructed in 1981 and now stationed in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. This 9.70-meter yacht is credited as one of the most sought-after vessels from the esteemed Westerly house. With its exquisite designs by Ed Dubois, the yacht offers smooth sailing and comfortable living conditions. Powered by a 2010 Bukh DV24 ME inboard diesel unit and furnished with a Maxprop feathering propeller, the yacht assures a seamless voyaging experience. It's equipped with a 2016 Kemp mainsail including a stackpack and has been fitted with brand new standing rigging just in 2022. The naval accommodation provides roomy space for up to six occupants inside the saloon and bow cabin. Backed by a comprehensive electronic navigation package, the Westerly Fulmar promises safety and comfort on every voyage. Other updates include a new shore power connection in the cockpit in 2017, fresh antifoul in March 2023 and an Autoterm diesel heater installed in 2022. This vessel stands poised for a new owner to take the helm.

General information
Make/model
Westerly Fulmar
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Price
Name of boat
Strider
Year
1981
Designer
Ed Dubois
Length overall
9.70 metres
Length waterline
7.92 metres
Beam
3.30 metres
Draft
1.60 metres
Displacement
4,490 kg
Keel
Fin Keel
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

About this Westerly Fulmar

English

Without a doubt one of the most popular yacht from the Westerly stable. Ed Dubois, who is renowned for designing comfortable and easy to sail yachts, was certainly on his game the day the design hit the paper. 
Fin keeled version with 2010, Bukh DV24 ME inboard diesel, Maxprop feathering propeller, 2016 Kemp mainsail including stackpack and brand new standing rigging in 2022.
Spacious accommodation with berths for 6 over the saloon and bow cabin. Comprehensive electronic navigation package.

Mechanical

Engine
24hp, Bukh DV24 ME inboard diesel engine (Fitted new 2010)
Engine has been winterised and serviced professionally every year.
Reduction gearbox driving stainless steel shaft and 3-bladed Max Prop feathering propeller. Ambassador rope cutter
Last serviced February 2023 including new filters, oils and anodes

Electrical
Bank of 3X 12V 110Ah batteries providing engine start, domestic and anchor windlass power. Key style selector switches.
Adverc charging system including mains battery charger for all batteries and a solar panel charging the engine battery. 
New shore power connection in cockpit in 2017. Shore power lead.
NASA Battery monitor professionally installed in 2017.
Original Westerly fused switch panel with visual navigation light aid.

Rig

Fractional sloop rigged yacht with deck stepped Kemp spars. 
Spinnaker rigging including pole. Mainsheet track in cockpit within easy reach of helm.
Running rigging has been replaced on a regular basis. 
Brand NEW standing rigging installed 2022 which has been professionally tensioned after launch. 
Furlex headsail system professionally serviced in 2022.
Halyard and control lines all led aft to cockpit via Spinlock jammers.

Sails

  • Slab reefing Kemp mainsail with boom mounted 'StakPak' in 2016
  • Mainsail mast boot
  • Roller furling genoa with UV strip
  • Cruising chute with suffer in excellent condition
  • Storm Jib

Winches

  • 2X Barlow 24ST Halyard winches
  • 2X Barlow 24ST Sheet winches

Equipment

Navigational Equipment

  • Binnacle mounted compass
  • NASA DSC VHF with cockpit deck speaker
  • AIS Transponder/VHF splitter - NEW 2022 
  • Standard Horizon HHHX890E with DSC function
  • Garmin 128 GPS with repeater mounted at binnacle
  • Stowe Log/Speed
  • Raymarine ST60 Depth
  • Autohelm ST4000 Autopilot
  • NASA Clipper wireless Wind Speed/Direction - NEW 2022
  • Raymarine C70 Colour Chartplotter with radar overlay and GPS
  • Android tablet with Navionics mounted at binnacle
  • SignalK Raspberry Pi based system for networking nav equipment wirelessly and for providing internet access for weather downloads
  • Additional Raspberry Pi Navigation console doubles as a media player to watch and stream movies whilst at anchor. Additional sound system.

Safety Equipment

  • 2X Fire extinguishers
  • Fire blanket
  • Manual bilge pump
  • 2X Horseshoe lifebuoy
  • Danbuoy
  • Rescue Line
  • First Aid Kit

Deck Equipment

  • Mooring lines & Fenders
  • Cockpit dodgers
  • Electric Anchor windlass with foot controls
  • 35Lb CQR anchor with 40m chain and 30m warp
  • Boarding ladder
  • Navigation Lights with LED Bulbs
  • Steaming/Deck flood light - NEW 2017

Accommodation

'Strider' has berths for 6-Persons over the forward cabin and saloon. The upholstery is a smart nautical blue with a fleck and in good condition. The vessel benefits from a 4Kw Autoterm diesel heater, installed 2022. Power saving LED lighting throughout - 2021.
Forward facing chart table with navigation aids and switch panel. There are some headlining issues particularly in the aft berth area and the galley. 

Forward Cabin
V-berth with infill to create double
Shelving either side
Large hanging wardrobe with shelving
Reading lights
Plug sockets

Heads
Lavac sea toilet
Sink with hand pumped cold water
Storage cupboard
Mirror

Saloon
Two settees/berths with the port settee converting to a double - Lee boards
Drop leaved saloon table
Storage cupboards and shelves
Quarter berth to aft portside
USB Plug sockets
Teak & Holly flooring with protective carpet

Galley
Plastimo Neptune 4500 gas fuelled oven with 2-burner hob and grill
Sink with cold water
Storage cupboards and preparation areas
Frigomatic top loading fridge

Construction

White GRP hull and superstructure. Decks painted in attractive light grey non slip paint. Self bailing cockpit with binnacle mounted Whitlock cobra wheel steering. Cavernous sail locker to starboard. Dedicated gas locker.
1.60M fin keel and counter hung spade rudder. All under water areas stripped back to gelcoat in 2022, primed and then coated with fresh antifoul in March 2023 ready for this season. New anodes.

Contact Information

Vessel is moored on a jetty berth at the award winning Royal Quays Marina. To arrange a viewing please call David or Matt on 0191 272 9086

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website 

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.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.

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Propulsion
Engine
1 x Bukh DV24 ME
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
90 litres
Accommodation
Number of cabins
1

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.

Broker/Dealer Information

boatpoint at Royal Quays Marina

Royal Quays Marina Albert Edward Dock Coble Dean Road North Shields NE29 6DU
United Kingdom
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