Westerly Regatta 260 Overview
This Westerly Regatta 260 is a fantastic cruising yacht, ideal for sailing the shallow waters of the East Coast. Built in 1992, the vessel features a Volvo Penta MD2010 10HP marine diesel engine, a fractionally rigged Bermudan sloop with an alloy mast and boom, and stainless steel standing rigging. Accommodation is exceptionally comfortable, with six berths and a large U-shaped settee. A full suite of navigation equipment rounds out the features of this delightful boat.
General Information
"Rolling Mist" is in commission for the season and is ready for her new owner to launch and sail away. Rarely seen on the market, the Regatta 260 was the replacement for the Westerly Griffon.
Viewing by appointment at our Suffolk Office (IP10 0LN).
Accommodation
Offering up to 6 berths with a fairly open plan layout:
- In the bow, there is a double V berth with stowage underneath.
- In the saloon, there is a large U-shaped settee that can sleep 2.
- Fixed double dropped-leaf table to center.
- Aft facing chart table to starboard with control board.
- Opposite to port is the linear galley with single stainless tank, pressurized cold water, Flavell Vanessa 2 burner gas cooker with oven and grill, and a coolbox.
Opposite is the separate heads compartment with a Jabsco marine toilet and basin, pressurized cold water supply. Large double berth in the port quarter with a hanging locker. Blue upholstery throughout. Radio/CD.
Mechanical Systems
Located under the companionway steps is the Volvo Penta MD2010 marine diesel engine:
- 10hp, single cylinder.
- Saildrive to a fixed 2-bladed propeller.
- Single lever controls.
- Rope cutter.
- Sea water cooled via a heat exchanger.
- Saildrive diaphragm changed in 2020.
- Engine serviced April 2023.
Electrical Systems
- 12 volt domestic battery
- 12 volt engine start battery
- Alternator charging
- 240 volt shorepower system with outlets
- Battery charger
Spars & Sails
Fractionally rigged Bermudan sloop:
- Deck-stepped alloy mast and boom.
- Stainless steel standing rigging.
- Terylene running rigging.
- Two Lewmar sheet winches.
- Self-tacking jib track.
- In-mast furling main.
- Rotostay FS60 headsail furling system.
- Mainsail - Maxi Roach - 2005
- Jib - Maxi Roach - 2005
- Roller Gennaker
Deck Equipment
- Danforth anchor with approximately 30m of chain
- Sprint 600 electric anchor windlass
- Lifeline gates
- Sprayhood
- Cockpit dodgers with name
- Boarding ladder
- Various fenders and warps
Navigation Equipment
- Suunto steering compass
- Garmin chartplotter
- ICOM handheld VHF
- Depth instrument
- Speed & log instrument
- NASA wind instrument
- Autopilot
- Navigation lights
Safety Equipment
- Fire extinguishers
- Fire blanket
- Cockpit harness points
- Radar reflector
- Horseshoe lifebuoy
- Manual bilge pump
Construction
Built by Westerly Yacht Construction in 1992 to a design of Ed Dubois:
- White GRP hull with style stripes and teak rubbing strakes.
- White GRP coachroof with molded and painted non-skid decks.
- Cast iron bilge keels.
- Tiller steering to balanced rudder.
- Self-draining cockpit.
- Sugar scoop transom.
- Last survey in 2020.
Disclaimer
The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.
