Westerly Merlin (1990) – Bilge Keel CruiserBuilt i 1990 and fitted with a Volvo MD2002 18hp inboard diesel. She benefits from New standing Rigging 2024, a Selden full batten mast system and lazy jacks and stack pack mainsail cover that allow stress free hauling up and down of the main sail; all lines lead back to the cockpit, allowing single handed/short handed sailors easier use and control .

This well-regarded British-built cruising yacht, offers a superb balance of performance, comfort, and practicality. Designed for coastal and cross-channel sailing, the bilge keel configuration allows for drying moorings and access to shallow waters—ideal for UK cruising grounds.

Lying Ashore Bangor

NEW LISTING

Principal Dimensions

• Length Overall (LOA): 28 ft 10 in (8.79 m)


• Beam: 10 ft 5 in (3.18 m)


• Draft: 3 ft 3 in (0.99 m) – bilge keel


• Displacement: approx. 3,700 kg


• Ballast: approx. 1,300 kg

Construction

• GRP hull, deck, and superstructure


• Encapsulated bilge keels with shallow draft capability


• Teak trim and durable interior joinery typical of Westerly craftsmanship


• Tiller steering

Engine & Mechanical

Inboard diesel engine Volvo Penta 2000 series 18hp

• Shaft drive


• Fuel capacity: approx. 45 litres


• Cruising speed: ~5–6 knots


• 3 x Batteries

Rig & Sails

• Selden full batten mast system and lazy jacks and stack pack mainsail cover


• Furling headsail


• Standing rigging NEW 2022

Accommodation

• Comfortable accommodation for up to 5–6 berths:


• Forward V-berth cabin


• Saloon with dinette and settee berths


• Planar 4kw diesel heater.


• Double berth aft


• Separate heads compartment with marine toilet and washbasin with Jabasco twist & lock sea toilet.


• Galley
  
  
  
  • Stainless steel sink with pumped water
  
  
  • Storage lockers and worktop space
  
  
  • Plastimo Neptune 2500 cooker and grill. mounted on gimble. 4.5kg propane gas bottle in gas locker. (Gas alarm fitted in cabin).
  
  
  • Isotherm cooling plate in cool box.

    
    

  
  

Navigation & Electronics

• VHF radio


• Compass


• Raymarine st60 depth sounder.


• Nasa Supernova led tricolor nav light.


• Nasa clipper wind system.

Deck Equipment

• 10kg delta anchor and 30 metres of galvanised chain.


• SL Anchorman manual windlass.


• Boarding ladder


• Mooring lines and fenders


• Cockpit tent, sprayhood & dodgers.Pushpit ,Pullpit stachions and guard wire

Electrical Systems

• Battery bank with engine alternator and Solar charging


• Shore power


• Renogy 50 watt solar panel and charger to keep the 3 batteies topped up (1 starter, 2 leisure).

Safety Equipment

• Lifejackets


• Fire extinguishers


• Bilge pumps (manual and electric)


• Navigation lights

Owners Comments :-

"I bought molly in 2022, as her 3rd owner I believe and will be sad to see her go, both my wife and myself have sailed her across the irish sea and upto the far north of mainland scotland. she is an excellent, reliable and forgiving boat. the only reason we are selling her is we have found her somewhat cramped for the duration of the cruising we now undertake

The Autohelm 2000 tiller pilot has coped admirably in winds upto f5/6, holding her course with confidence, in combination with the autohelm AT50 compass and speed head unit allowing for confidant navigation.

Previous owners have had locker doors professionally fitted to the original main cabin shelving, to allow better use and storage.

Original volvo md2002 engine, starts reliably, and has been serviced before the start of each season."

Recent works carried out :

• Engine serviced 2026


• A 2022 survey is available on request


• Updated electronics


• Renewed standing rigging 2024


• Cutlass bracket replaced 2023


• The hull has been epoxy coated by a previous owner, Current owner scrapped down to this last year re epoxied and copper coated her hull.

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