Westerly Londbow from 1973, 6 berths in two cabins, with eberspacher D2 heating and seperate heads. Waremota Sea panther 25hp inboard diesel, freshwater cooled by heat exchanger. Blue GRP hull (professionally sprayed and epoxy coated 2019). Interior upgrade 2023/4. Lying Penarth... read more

Designed by Laurent Giles, and introduced in 1972, the Westerly Longbow is a solid coastal or offshore cruiser, built like all Westerly's of the period, to Lloyds specification and fitted out as a spacious family boat. Although the same hull was used by other models, to me the Longbow with her fin keel, ketch rig and aft cockpit, seems to have eliminated most of the compromises you are usually faced with when deciding on a cruising boat. They are known to sail well and are easily single-handed with a sail plan option for all conditions. The interior is light, spacious and extremely practica... read more