Westerly Griffon 26 Mk II Buyer's Guide
The Westerly Griffon 26 Mk II is the refined second iteration of Ed Dubois's pocket cruiser-racer built by Westerly Marine Construction Ltd, sitting above the more basic Mk I with its smarter teak joinery. Part of a line produced from 1979 to 1989 across roughly 450 hulls in Mk I, Mk II, and Club forms, the Mk II appeals on the used market as an economical coastal and short-offshore cruiser with a secure deck and practical belowdecks layout.
Layouts on the Used Market
The Mk II shares the same solid-fiberglass hull and masthead sloop rig as all Griffons, with a 26-foot length, 21.58-foot waterline, and 9.25-foot beam. Bilge (twin) keels are the most common configuration seen, with fin-keel and rare lifting-keel versions also built. Below decks the layout gives a forepeak double, a quarter berth under the cockpit, and saloon singles with 6 ft headroom; the galley is minimalist, there is no shower, but an enclosed heads is fitted. On deck the cockpit is the boat's strong point — long 2 m seats, a roomy working area, and a deep locker holding the water and fuel tanks.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Original Griffons standardised a Rotostay furling headsail and cockpit-led reefing lines, with a manual bilge pump set into the sole usable while helming, a simple chain-pipe foredeck, and a bow roller for a self-stowing anchor. Many boats still carry their original 13 hp Volvo or Bukh diesel, but re-engining with a 20 hp Beta is a common upgrade worth noting for cruising load. The transom ladder gate and stowage for an outboard and MOB kit are standard practical features.
What to Inspect
Some early bilge-keeled Griffons had a keel-attachment problem addressed by a Westerly recall, so any bilge-keel Mk II's history should confirm the reinforcement was completed or is not needed. Beyond that, check the cockpit drains and the manual bilge pump operation, since the two large aft cockpit sole drains are the main path for clearing water from the secure cockpit.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The Mk II is found as part of the broader Griffon line on the used market. For a shopper the essentials are:
- Confirm keel-attachment recall status on bilge-keel hulls
- Verify engine — original 13 hp Volvo/Bukh or re-engined 20 hp Beta
- Inspect cockpit drains and bilge pump
- Check Mk II teak joinery is present versus Mk I basic finish
- Budget for minimalist galley and no shower in the accommodation plan
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Westerly Griffon 26 Mk II. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 1 | $12,186 | — |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $9,478 | -22.2% |
Where they're listed
Westerly Griffon 26 Mk II listings appear across 1 country. United Kingdom has the most listings with 2.
Country view
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $10,832 | 2 | 1 | 100.0% |
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| Westerly Griffon 26 | 26' | $ 10,826 | 47 | 11 |
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| Westerly Griffon 26 Mk IIYou are here | — | $ 10,832 | 2 | 1 |