The Westerly Longbow 31, introduced in 1971, represents a definitive chapter in the history of British production boatbuilding. Designed by the renowned firm Laurent Giles and Partners, the Longbow was the fin-keeled, aft-cockpit cornerstone of a versatile 31-foot family of yachts that would eventually see over 1,000 hulls produced. While often associated with the robust, go-anywhere philosophy of Westerly Marine Construction Ltd. in the UK, the model stands out for its transition toward sleeker lines and improved performance compared to the earlier, more utilitarian Centaur range. The Longbow was specifically conceived as a "flagship" cruiser, offering a blend of offshore capability and interior volume that was practically unrivaled in the early 1970s.
Used Westerly Longbow 31 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Westerly
- Model
- Longbow 31
- Builder
- Westerly Marine Ltd.
- Designer
- Laurent Giles
- Number Built
- 265
- Production Year(s)
- 1972 - 1980
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