Marketing Description
The Griffon was released to the yachting public as the new and improved Centaur. Designed by Ed Dubois, she was a bit of a pocket rocket and in the right hands has a good turn of speed. This is the Mark II version which boasted an interior more in keeping with some 30 footers around at the time.
'Selene' is the more desirable, a fin keeled version and is in excellent condition for her years. Her key selling point is the recent intallation of a BUKH 24ME in Spring 2025. This was a reconditioned engine but will provide many years of reliable boating. She is ashore every year for antifoul and polish. Good suit of sails and decent electronic navigation aids.
This yacht is an ideal safe family cruiser or will suit a cruising couple ready to downsize. Her current owner has circumnavigated the UK and cruised to the Orkneys and Holland.
Mechanical
Vessel powered by an inboard Bukh DV24ME inboard diesel engine.
This 24hp work horse is used by lifeboats the world over and was installed in the Spring of 2025.
She has completed 13.5 hours since her installation.
Reduction gearbox driving a stainless steel shaft and 2-bladed bronze propeller.
Electrical
12/240V systems on board.
Bank of 2X12V batteries providing engine start and domestic power. Battery selector switch.
There is a battery charger with electronic readout for current battery condition.
Shore power including cable.
Rigging
Deck stepped aluminium spars.
Stainless steel standing rigging and Terylene running rigging.
Slab reefing mainsail with 3 reefs.
Roller furling headsail system.
Vessel rigged for spinnaker including pole.
Sails include:
- Mainsail with Sail Kote
- Roller furling genoa with NEW UV strip
- Hi Cut No2 Jib
- Cruising chute
Navigation
- Bulkhead Compass
- Clipper Speed/Depth
- Clipper Wind Speed/Direction
- Standard Horizon GPS Chartplotter CPF180i
- Standard Horizon Quest-X GX1500E DSC VHF
- Autohelm TP2000+ Tiller pilot
- Navigation lights
- Clock and Barometer
Deck
- Anchor with chain and warp
- Kedge anchor
- Mooring cleats
- Boarding ladder
- Ensign staff holder
- Side access ladder
Safety
- Horseshoe buoy with bracket and light
- Manual fire extinguishers
- Manual bilge pump
- Electric bilge pump
- 4 off Life jackets
- Fire blanket
- Air horn
Canvas
- Sail Kote
- Sprayhood - NEW
- Cockpit spray dodgers with boat names
- Boom tent
Miscellaneous
- Dinghy
- Honda 4hp Outboard
- Boathook (2)
- Yard trolley
- Mooring warps
- Fenders
Accommodation
Beautifully appointed interior with solid teak pieces and teak veneers.
Teak and holly flooring protected by a removable carpet.
Upholstery is mid green velour. Great standing headroom throughout the saloon.
Galley on port side with Flavel Vanessa gas fuelled oven with 2-burner hob and grill.
Stainless steel sink with manually pumped freshwater
12V fridge built into starboard saloon berth.
Saloon seating berths either side of central drop leaved table. Additional quarter berth aft on starboard side.
Heads compartment with Lavac sea toilet on starboard side between saloon and forepeak. Hanging space opposite
Bow cabin with double V-berth.
12V lighting throughout.
Opening hatch for light and ventilation
Construction
GRP constructed sailing yacht with fin keel.
Transom mounted rudder with skeg protection and varnished tiller.
White topsides with 'Westerly' blue and gold band and coveline striping.
Solid wood toe rail with aluminium stanchions. Stainless steel bow and stern rails.
Side decks and coachroof finished in pale blue non slip paint.
Deep safe cockpit with large sail locker on port side with vented gas locker opposite.
Locker tops and cockpit sole finished in diamond point treadmaster panels.
Coachroof with teak grab handles and port lights to saloon.
Vessel antifouled annually in the Spring.
Disclaimer
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
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.