Description
The Westerly Regatta 290 was a modernised version of the Merlin, with a sugar scoop transom, fractional rig and much uprated and redesigned interior woodwork and layout. This example is presented in excellent condition and ready to go. She benefits from plenty of upgrades in recent years including new standing and running rigging in 2023, new stainless steel fuel tank in 2024 and a new mainsail in 2024. Her head linings were also replaced in 2024.
Viewing by appointment only through the Essex office - 01621 785600 or email: essex@clarkeandcarter.co.uk
Accommodation
Six berths in two cabins plus the saloon. Forward cabin has a V berth, shelving, storage and forehatch. The saloon has two settee berths with unique headrests, eye level and under berth storage plus a drop leaf saloon table between. The forward-facing chart table is to starboard and has a good size table and seat, storage and instruments. The heads compartment is aft of the chart table and has a marine toilet, wash basin and shower. The L shaped galley is to port and has a Flavel Vanessa gas cooker with two burners, grill and oven. Stainless steel galley sink, plenty of eye level and under counter storage. The insulated ice box is under the starboard settee berth. The double berth aft cabin has an access door to port. This has a hanging locker and shelf storage. Lilac cloth upholstery. Hot and cold pressurised freshwater system heated via engine and 240V immersion heater.
Mechanical Systems
1993 Volvo Penta MD2020, three cylinder, 19hp marine diesel engine located under companionway. Fresh water cooled via heat exchanger. New cooling water strainer fitted 2025. Saildrive to fixed blade propeller. Single lever engine control. New 81 litre stainless steel fuel tank (new 2024). Engine serviced and winterised in Autumn 2025. The saildrive diaphragm was replaced in 2019.
Electrical Systems
Two 12V batteries in two banks charging via engine alternator. 240V shore power system with battery charger, immersion heater and ring main. LED interior lighting throughout.
Gas system serviced and checked with new regulator in 2024 (certificate available)
Sails and Spars
Fractional Bermudan sloop rig. Silver anodised aluminium mast and boom by Kemp Masts, 1993. Stainless steel standing rigging (new 2023). Terylene running rigging (new 2023). Slab reefing to mainsail with stack pack and lazyjacks. Rotostay headsail furling system (serviced 2023). Mainsheet traveller. Two Lewmar 30 self-tailing primary winches. Two Lewmar 7 coachroof control line winches.
Mainsail - One Sails - 2024 - Excellent
Furling genoa - One Sails - 2020 - Excellent
Cruising chute - Excellent
Deck Equipment
CQR anchor with approx. 50m chain and warp
Stack pack type mainsail cover with lazyjacks
Sprayhood
Cockpit canopy/enclosure that attaches to the sprayhood
Stainless steel swim ladder
Various fenders and warps
Cockpit cushions
Navigation Equipment
Suunto steering compass
Icom M323 DSC VHF radio
Hand-held VHF radio
Autohelm Seatalk GPS, depth and speed/log instruments
Autohelm Seatalk multi repeater
Autohelm ST4000 autopilot
Clock and barometer
Navigation lights
Safety Equipment
Cockpit harness points
LED deck flood light (2023)
LED tri-colour light (2023)
Radar reflector
Lifebuoy with floating light
Manual and electric bilge pumps
Danbuoy
Construction
Westerly Regatta 290 built by Westerly Yachts Ltd. in 1993. White GRP hull with style stripes and teak rubbing strakes. White GRP coachroof with moulded and painted non-skid decks (repainted 2023). Cast iron fin keel. Tiller steering to balanced rudder. Self-draining aft cockpit. Sugar scoop transom.
Disclaimer:
The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at their own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).