Westerly Griffon 26 Mk II Sailboats for Sale

Hull Type

Monohull · twin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

26' · 7.92 m

Disp.

6,000 lbs · 2,722 kg

First year

1982

In the late 1970s, the renowned British builder Westerly Marine faced a critical juncture. They needed to replace their aging but legendary Laurent Gilesdesigned Centaur, the undisputed monarch of family pocket cruisers. For this pivotal task, Westerly turned to naval architect Ed Dubois. The result was the Westerly Griffon, launched in 1979. Built to Lloyd's specifications, it represented a quantum leap in sailing dynamics, interior volume, and overall refinement. However, the initial Mark I models, while popular, were relatively basic below decks and suffered from some structural teething problems. By 1982, Westerly introduced the refined Griffon 26 Mark II. This version boasted a far more luxurious, woodrich interior, cockpitled control lines, and structural upgrades that solidified its status as an elite, robust, pocket offshore cruiser. The Griffon Mk II was designed as a highly capable, confidenceinspiring coastal cruiser and occasional offshore passagemaker that could comfortably carry a family while offering far better sailing performance than the heavy, draginducing hulls of the previous decade.