Any Westerly Discus 33's out there gathering dust?

[James W]

Morning all,

I'm leaning towards a Westerly Discus as the next boat and just wondered if anyone had or knew of any out there in the corner of a yard somewhere gathering dust and needing a new owner? Fin or Twin keel no issue, not scared of a little work.

It's got to be worth a try!

Thanks,

James

 

[Champagne Murphy]

http://kent.boatshed.com/westerly_discus_33-boat-232765.html

Not too far from you. Or there's the Storm, bit more dosh though.

http://www.yachtworld.co.uk/boats/category/type/Westerly/Storm+33

 

[James W]

http://kent.boatshed.com/westerly_discus_33-boat-232765.html

Not too far from you.

Sold apparently, although still listed as for sale

 

[richardbrennan]

There's three on the WOA website.

 

[PaulRainbow]

Mine seems to gather a lot of dust, but it's not for sale

 

[PaulRainbow]

Or there's the Storm, bit more dosh though.

There's a Storm for sale about three boats along from me at Shotley. Nice boat, but tiller steering doesn't do it for me.

 

[James W]

Mine seems to gather a lot of dust, but it's not for sale

 

[James W]

There's a Storm for sale about three boats along from me at Shotley. Nice boat, but tiller steering doesn't do it for me.

I have nothing against tiller steering, but it's a wheel I'm looking for this time.

In all honesty, I'm just looking for a bit of a bargain, an unloved one that might have been languishing for a while and needs a bit of work, but the owner hasn't advertised. Not unlike most of the boats I've seen advertised at top money as it happens! ;-)

 

[pvb]

Mine seems to gather a lot of dust, but it's not for sale

It didn't look at all dusty when I saw you coming back into the marina on Thurs evening! Looked very smart.

 

[Steve_N]

If you're looking for a bargain and would consider a 1987 tiller-steered re-engined Storm then there's a pretty good looking one (with a few minor issues) on the the Sailing & Cruising Scotland Buy/Sell Facebook group for.... £12,500.

 

[James W]

If you're looking for a bargain and would consider a 1987 tiller-steered re-engined Storm then there's a pretty good looking one (with a few minor issues) on the the Sailing & Cruising Scotland Buy/Sell Facebook group for.... £12,500.

Thanks Steve, well worth a look :encouragement:

 

[PaulRainbow]

It didn't look at all dusty when I saw you coming back into the marina on Thurs evening! Looked very smart.

Thanks Pete, didn't see you.

 

[Jcorstorphine]

There is one at Portavadie Marina being sold by Boatshop Scotland @ £18k. Teak decking is a mess in cockpit area. Needs TLC.

 

[James W]

If you're looking for a bargain and would consider a 1987 tiller-steered re-engined Storm then there's a pretty good looking one (with a few minor issues) on the the Sailing & Cruising Scotland Buy/Sell Facebook group for.... £12,500.

Thanks so much for the heads up Steve! I was working in Scotland in early September, viewed her and now she's mine! Transport all sorted and hopefully this week she'll be delivered home. Really, really pleased with her, totally made up to own such a beautiful boat.....albeit with a few minor issues just to keep me occupied over the winter. Thanks again and yet more proof how great this forum is.

 

[Concerto]

Congratulations on your Discus purchase.

Look forward to possibly meeting you at a Westerly Owners Association meet on the East Coast. The WOA Forum (free to use) can be a useful place for advice and membership of WOA is only £15 pa and worth every penny.

 

[Andrew_Trayfoot]

Try Trafalgar Yachts in Fareham.
There is a least one very sorry looking Westerly on their pontoon.

 

[James W]

Thanks to all but I've just bought a Westerly Storm 33. I'm very happy with her and can't wait to get her home now!

 

[Mister E]

Well done on the purchase. Will there be any photos?

 

[flyingscampi]

Best of luck with your new boat.

I'm a Storm owner (YF-53), and will be very interested to see what you got for £12,500!

 

[Champagne Murphy]

Thread needs pictures if you're gonna show off the new baby!