Westerly Sealord (sailboat) for sale

DescriptionThe Westerly Sealord is a robust, center-cockpit cruising sailboat built by Westerly Yachts in the UK between 1983 and 1987. Designed by the renowned naval architect Ed Dubois, it was originally launched as the company's flagship. Only 42 hulls were completed before production shifted toward smaller or revamped models like the Oceanlord. Today, it is highly regarded as a capable, long-distance blue-water cruiser.
Design & Performance
Heavy weather specialist While it can be a bit sluggish in very light winds, the Sealord thrives in boisterous heavy weather. It is a stiff, powerful, and highly stable boat that can be pushed hard offshore.
Load Carrier It features incredible storage and weight-carrying capacities, making it easy to store months of provisions for long voyages.
Layout It is built with a deep, safe center cockpit. Below deck, it offers a spacious saloon, a practical sea-galley, a dedicated navigation station, two heads, and up to 7-10 berths depending on configuration—including a large master aft cabin.
Blue Note is a fine example of this sort after yacht she comes equipped with diesel heating, navigation instruments including sat phone dinghy and outboard.

Construction The Westerly Sealord 39 features a robust Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) / fiberglass hull and deck built under Lloyd's Register quality standards.
Designed by renowned naval architect Ed Dubois.
Built in the United Kingdom by Westerly Yachts Ltd (also known as Westerly Marine Construction Ltd).
Solid hand-laid GRP (fiberglass) molding for durability and blue-water capability.
Fin keel with an estimated 43% ballast ratio, paired with a semi-balanced spade rudder.
Features a center cockpit configuration designed for offshore cruising comfort and safety
SummaryThe Westerly Sealord is a robust, center-cockpit cruising sailboat built by Westerly Yachts in the UK between 1983 and 1987. Designed by the renowned naval architect Ed Dubois, it was originally launched as the company's flagship. Only 42 hulls were completed before production shifted toward smaller or revamped models like the Oceanlord. Today, it is highly regarded as a capable, long-distance blue-water cruiser.
Design & Performance
Heavy weather specialist While it can be a bit sluggish in very light winds, the Sealord thrives in boisterous heavy weather. It is a stiff, powerful, and highly stable boat that can be pushed hard offshore.
Load Carrier It features incredible storage and weight-carrying capacities, making it easy to store months of provisions for long voyages.
Layout It is built with a deep, safe center cockpit. Below deck, it offers a spacious saloon, a practical sea-galley, a dedicated navigation station, two heads, and up to 7-10 berths depending on configuration—including a large master aft cabin.

Mechanical Engine
Volvo Penta MD17D 36 hp diesel engine,
Shaft Driven to a 3 bladed Brunton's prop
Rope cutter
Electrics
Electric circuit: 12V DC
12v Batteries 4x 110AH
Shore power 230V AC
Shore power cable with 16amp connection fitted to transom
RCD protected system
Ring main with 230 AC sockets at Galley navigation table and saloon battery charger
Electric and manual bilge pump
Single Engine driven alternator
Water System
Fresh Water via Pressurized hot and cold system
Mixer taps in galley, forward cabin head and aft heads.
Hot water via Calorifier heated by engine and 230v immersion heater.
Electric and manual bilge pumps
Tankage
Fuel tank capacity: 220 litres,
Water tanks capacity in two stainless steel tanks
Mast Rigging and Sails Rigging
Aluminium spars, including spinnaker pole
Ketch rig
Genoa furling system
Main Mast
Single spreader rig
Deck stepped mast
Radar reflector
Masthead Tri-colour and anchor light
Winches
Barlow self-tailing, two-speed sheet winches
Lewmar 40 self-tailing, two-speed sheet winches
Lewmar 16 two-speed halyard winches

Sails
Mainsail fully battened by North Sails 2000
Genoa by Saturn Sails 2000
150% light genoa (Saturn)
1.5oz symmetrical spinnaker
Cruising chute
AccommodationWesterly Sealord, offering comfortable cruising accommodation combined with the proven sailing characteristics associated with the Westerly range.
The Sealord provides generous accommodation for her size, with a practical and well-appointed interior suitable for extended cruising or weekends aboard. The layout offers a comfortable saloon, separate sleeping accommodation, galley and heads, with good storage throughout.

Accommodation
Comfortable saloon with seating and dining area
Forward sleeping accommodation
Additional berths in the saloon
Separate heads compartment
Practical galley with cooking facilities
Ample storage and locker space
Good natural light and ventilation throughout
Cockpit & Deck
Spacious and practical cockpit
Comfortable cockpit seating
Secure side decks and substantial guardrails
Foredeck suitable for anchoring and sail handling
Practical deck layout for cruising
Mooring and anchoring equipment
General
The Sealord represents an excellent opportunity for anyone looking for a traditional British cruising yacht with a spacious interior and proven cruising pedigree. She offers a practical combination of accommodation, sailing capability and classic Westerly character.
Inventory Navigation
3x Compasses
Raytheon Speed
Raytheon Depth
Raytheon Wind Speed and Direction
Echo Pilot Forward Looking Sonar FLS Silver
Raymarine Wheel Pilot with ST6000+ displays at Helm and Chart table.
Raymarine ST60 Tri-data for speed and depth at Chart table
Garmin GPS 180 Chartplotter at Chart table
Garmin GPS 128 at Chart table
Raytheon SL70 Radar at Chart table
NASA Marine SX35 VHF with DSC
Handheld VHF
Thrane and Thrane Sat phone
Mooring and Anchoring
45 Lbs CQR with 100m chain.
Electric Windlass
6 Fenders
4 warps
Boathook
General
Sprayhood
Cockpit Tent
Honda 2hp outboard
Dinghy
Clock and Barometer
Boarding Ladder
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Blanket
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