Westerly Ocean 49 Buyer's Guide
Shopping for a used Westerly Ocean 49 means chasing a scarce late-1990s Dubois centre cockpit cutter, with around 20 believed built from 1993 to 1998. The used fleet splits between private owners and ex-charter examples that saw heavier use.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. The standard arrangement gives three cabins and two heads with six berths: forward and aft doubles with en-suite head and shower, port cabin two singles converting to a double, and a U-shaped saloon settee as extra berth.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Ocean 49s on the market commonly carry a substantial owner-grade equipment list centred on self-sufficiency. Power and energy systems frequently include a watermaker, solar panels, wind generator, inverter, and bow thruster. Sail handling and deck gear commonly seen are a furling main, electric winches, and dinghy davits, while navigation and safety fitouts typically include radar, AIS, autopilot, chartplotter, EPIRB, and life raft. Teak decks and a cockpit shower are also commonly fitted.
What to Inspect
Check the hull badge and papers: the boat debuted at the 1993 London show as the Ocean 490, but only one true 490 was built before the Ocean 49 name took over, so confirm the designation to avoid title confusion. Because the model was among Westerly's last before 1999 receivership, verify builder documentation for receiver-era gaps. With ex-charter boats common, inspect the en-suite showers and convertible port berths for accelerated wear.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical market for the Westerly Ocean 49 is the United Kingdom. For a buyer, scarce production and mixed history demand discipline.
- Confirm hull identity as Ocean 49, not the single 490
- Review builder records for receiver-era gaps
- Inspect en-suite heads and port berths for charter wear
- Test all commonly fitted energy and navigation systems individually
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Westerly Ocean 49. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | 1 | $198,793 | — |
| Sep 26 | 1 | $178,973 | -10.0% |
Where they're listed
Westerly Ocean 49 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 | $188,883 | 2 | 1 | 100.0% |
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