Westerly Discus in vendita (1981) in Isle of Wight, Regno Unito

Meniscus a sloop rigged, bilge keel version fitted with the renowned robust Mercedes 42hp OM636 diesel engine and has been in the same ownership for 24 years. Whilst she is undeniably a sound and capable vessel she would benefit from a little TLC, particularly to her topsides. After a little attention Meniscus would make an excellent off-shore comfortable family cruiser.

Accommodation

Below decks Meniscus has 5 berths comprising of 1 double and 3 bunk berths.

In the galley is a gas cooker with 2 burners, oven and grill. A sink with hot water and a fridge.

Comfortable saloon with two sofas in cream fabric upholstery

The heads have a manual loo with a basin

With Eberspacher heating for those chilly evenings at anchor

Equipment

VHF DSC Radio

GPS

Autopilot

Speed/Log/Echo

Compass

Barometer

Clock

Liferaft

Lifebuoy

Background to the Westerly Discus

Meniscus is a Westerly Discus, a development on the successful Westerly 33 Centre Cockpit Ketch. The Discus was first introduced in 1979 to a Laurent Giles design The Discus made its first made appearance at the London Boat Show of 1980 using the well proven 33 hull. However the difference being the Discus sported an aft cockpit which resulted in a very spacious saloon panelled in Sapele and with decidedly sound and up-market interior.

The hull is one of the best ever produced by the winning combination of Laurent Giles and Westerly Yachts (UK) Ltd. The discus’s popularity can be put down to her moderate lines, with longish bilge keels for directional stability. Combine this with a roomy and airy interior it is easy to see why the Discus proved so popular. It is believed that 300 were built by the time production finished in 1984 However, capping it all is her unbeatable ability to cope with heavy weather.

Point of interest. It is claimed that in the early 80’s an American bought a Westerly Discus at the boat show and then sailed her back to the States This may folklore but having sailed the 33 Ketch version during the 70’s in some rough weather I can believe it !