Marketing Description
Merlot – Traditional Yacht Craftsmanship - Price Reduced
Step aboard Merlot, a particularly good example of the Westerly Griffon MkII. Crafted during the golden era of British yacht construction, the Griffon MkII embodies everything that made Westerly a household name among sailors: robust construction, practical design, and a commitment to quality that has stood the test of time. Built to Lloyd’s specifications, the Griffon MkII benefits from a solid GRP hull and a superior interior finish than the MKI, with rich teak joinery. Unlike many modern production yachts, where cost-cutting and light materials dominate, the Griffon was designed and built to endure. Her weight, balance, and structural integrity give confidence in heavy weather, making her not just a coastal cruiser, but a capable offshore companion. Merlot benefits from a recent upgraded engine fitted in 2021 with less than 200 hours.
Above all, Merlot is a boat that feels "proper"—with a reassuring sense of solidity underfoot and a layout designed by sailors, for sailors. For those who appreciate timeless design, seaworthy performance, and a vessel built to last, the Griffon MkII is a rare gem that delivers classic sailing without compromise.
Mechanical
Beta Marine 25 diesel with only 195 hours running time - 2021
3-bladed 14-inch propeller
PSS shaft seal
Spur rope cutter
Electrical
75 amp alternator
12v 110 Ah Domestic and Starting batteries
Barden SP 78W Solbian Solar panel on hatch garage
12v 8A Boost MPPT controller
Navigation and masthead lights
Rigging
Masthead sloop
Standing rigging renewed 2010
Navigation
Garmin GPS
Raymarine DSC radio and repeater
Garmin active AIS
Plastimo Contest compass on cockpit bulkhead
Plastimo hand-held compass
Day shapes
Raymarine 150 depth pack echo sounder
Nasa Target 2 log
Raymarine Autohelm 1000
Deck
GRP recently painted with non-slip light blue paint
Kemp Aluminium mast and boom
Whisker pole
Stainless steel push and pulpits
2 Lewmar 2-speed sheet winches
2 Barlow halyard winches
Boathook
Swim ladder on transom
Two 7.5 Kg Bruce anchors, one with 100 feet of 6mm chain, the other with 5 metres of 6mm chain and 30 metres of anchor-plait
6 mooring ropes and 6 fenders
Safety
Seago 4-man liferaft in valise
Horseshoe buoy on pushpit
Folding ladder
Nylon jackstays
Firdell Blipper Radar reflector on mast
Manual and gas fog horns
Canvas
Mainsail (pre 2011) with 2 reefing points, slabbed into
new sail bag with new lazy jacks
Genoa on Rotostay forestay furling gear (pre 2011)
Sprayhood (recently cleaned and fitted with new windows)
Cockpit enclosure (2014)
Winter cockpit tent
Dodgers bearing boat name
Miscellaneous
Emergency radio antenna
Signalling flags detachable from dressing line
Red ensign
Chandlery, tools and cordage
Accommodation
Saloon
5 berths in two cabins
Hanging locker
Head
Jabsco toilet, sliding hand basin over
Galley
Nelson Spinflo 2-burner hob, oven with grill, in good
condition (2010) and supplied with Camping Gas from cylinder in cockpit locker
Construction
White GRP
Cast iron bilge keels
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.