Westerly Longbow 31 for sale (1978) in Hayling Island, ENG, United Kingdom

1978 Westerly Longbow | Proven Offshore Cruiser with Comprehensive Inventory

This 1978 Westerly Longbow is a proven offshore cruiser designed by Laurent Giles and built by Westerly Marine Construction. The fin keel version delivers excellent upwind performance and nimble handling, making it ideal for coastal and bluewater cruising. Powered by a Beta 28hp diesel engine, this well-equipped yacht features a versatile sail wardrobe, upgraded navigation suite, and comfortable accommodations. With a large cockpit, extensive inventory, and included dinghy and winter cradle, this Longbow is fully commissioned and ready to sail.

1978 Westerly Longbow

Construction

• GRP Construction Type
• Fin Keel Type
• Westerly Yacht Company Builder
• Single hull Hull Shape
• Monohull Hull Configuration
• All GRP construction with painted non-slip decks, repainted blue topsides, teak fittings and large comfortable cockpit, spray hood
• Procter B mast with single line reefing
• Inflatable dinghy with new Suzuki 2.3, 4 stroke included
• Winter cradle included

Machinery

• Beta 28 diesel engine
• 28 HP Engine
• 2 liters/hour Consumption
• Shaft drive to fixed prop

Electrics

• 12V on-board voltage
• 110 Ah Domestic battery
• 65 Ah Engine battery
• Master Volt Battery Charger
• Shore power available
• 50W x1 Solar panel
• Generally rewired during ownership

Tankage

• 85 litres Fuel capacity (1 tank)
• 170litres Water capacity (1 tank)

Rig and Sail

• Sloop Rig Type
• Stainless steel standing rigging 2010
• Procter B aluminium mast
• SS Spars boom

Winches

• 2 x Lewmar 32 Genoa Sheet winches
• Lewmar Halyard winch on roof

Sails

• Fully battened mainsail
• No 1 Genoa
• No 2 JIB / Staysail
• Cruising chute with snuffer
• Storm sail included

Accommodation

• Sleeps 2 in 1 cabin, 1 in quarter berth and 2 in saloon
• Heads with WC and shower
• Cooker with 2 hob, grill and oven
• Fridge
• Stereo CD speaker system
• Reupholstered interior
• Headlining replaced
• Pull-out chart table
• Instrument display

Deck

• 5-year-old manual windlass
• 10 kg Bruce Anchor 1
• 5 kg Bruce Anchor 2
• Full selection of warps
• 8 x Fenders (4 with socks)
• 2 x Boat hooks
• Cockpit tent/sunshade
• Tiller steering

Navigation

• Yeoman chart plotter with Admiralty charts
• Autohelm 2000 tiller pilot Autopilot
• Nasa Speed Log
• Nasa Wind Indicator
• Nasa Depth
• Nasa Nav Tex
• Nasa Compass plus bulkhead compass
• GPS repeater

Tender

• 3-man Inflatable tender (by separate negotiations)
• Suzuki 2.3 4 stroke outboard, 1 year old (by separate negotiations)

Safety

• EPIRB available
• 5 x life jackets
• Life buoy
• Dan buoy
• Electric bilge pump
• Manual bilge pump
• Radar reflector included
• Emergency tiller
• Gas alarm fitted
• Fire blanket
• 4 x Fire extinguishers

Looking for a solid, ocean-capable cruiser? Contact Indigo Yachting today for more details or to arrange a viewing.

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