Westerly Centaur 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Laurent Giles·1969 – 1980·~2,444 hulls·Westerly Marine Ltd.
Westerly Centaur 26 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · twin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
26' · 7.92 m
Displ.
6,700 lbs · 3,039 kg
First year
1969

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 26foot class. Its robust construction and shallowdraft 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 secondhand market.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 6,726
Ask, not sold · 16 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
16 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United Kingdom (68.8%) · Netherlands (12.5%) · United States (12.5%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Westerly Centaur 26 listings span 4 countries. United Kingdom leads with 11 listings (68.8%), followed by Netherlands and United States.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

16 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 6,66511468.8%
Netherlands$ 14,8342012.5%
United States$ 14,7502212.5%
Ireland$ 5,386106.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Westerly Griffon 2626'$ 11,1093916
Sadler 2625.75'$ 10,0992315
Victoria 2626'$ 23,5602212
Contessa 2625.5'$ 10,765176
Westerly Centaur 26You are here$ 6,726166
Sabre Yachts 2727'$ 4,706116
Winga 2525'$ 7,006106
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Colvic Sailor 2626.92'$ 6,05983
Grampian 2626'$ 8,50083
Roberts 2525'$ 9,49680

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Westerly Centaur 26 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Westerly Centaur 26 over the past 12 months is $6,726. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Westerly Centaur 26 sailboats are for sale?+
6 Westerly Centaur 26 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 16 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Westerly Centaur 26 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Westerly Centaur 26 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Westerly Centaur 26 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Westerly Centaur 26 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (68.8%), Netherlands (12.5%), United States (12.5%).
05Do Westerly Centaur 26 listings get price reductions?+
About 10% of Westerly Centaur 26 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 14.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Westerly Centaur 26?+
Comparable models include Westerly Griffon 26, Sadler 26, Victoria 26. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.