The Westerly Centaur 26 is widely regarded as the most successful British production sailboat in history, with approximately 2,444 hulls launched between 1969 and 1980. Designed by the renowned Jack Laurent Giles for Westerly Marine Construction in Waterlooville, UK, the Centaur was a revolutionary vessel that brought "big boat" comforts—specifically standing headroom and separate cabins—to the 26-foot class. Its robust construction and shallow-draft bilge keels made it the definitive coastal cruiser for the UK’s tidal waters and beyond, a legacy that continues today through a vibrant and dedicated second-hand market.
Used Westerly Centaur 26 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Westerly
- Model
- Centaur 26
- Builder
- Westerly Marine Ltd.
- Designer
- Laurent Giles
- Number Built
- 2444
- Production Year(s)
- 1969 - 1980
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