Westerly Griffon Mk II – “Serendipity”

Bilge Keel Sailing Yacht – 1981 – Sail No: GN306

A fine example of the ever-popular Westerly Griffon Mk II, designed by Ed Dubois and renowned for her excellent performance, sea-keeping and practical bilge keel layout. “Serendipity” has clearly been well cared for and is presented in good order, well-equipped and ready to sail. With her shoal draft of just 3’3” she is equally at home exploring drying harbours as she is stretching her legs offshore, making her a versatile family cruiser.

Principal Dimensions
LOA: 26’

Beam: 9’3”

Draft: 3’3”

Keel: Cast iron bilge keels

Rudder: Transom-hung

Mast & Boom: Aluminium by Kemp

Navigation & Electronics
LED tricolour masthead light, bicolour bow, steaming light, stern light

Advansea 5.6” colour chart plotter with NASA AIS engine (C-Map charts Dartmouth to Chichester)

Clipper GPS repeater

Depth sounder

Wind speed/direction instruments

Twin cockpit compasses

Mechanical & Electrical
Engine: Bukh DV20M (professionally serviced 2013)

Twin cockpit engine panels (tacho, charge, temperature)

Morse control

Sealmaster oil-filled stern gland (watertight, low maintenance)

Two main batteries with electronic charging controller & BEP voltage-sensitive relay

3-blade bronze propeller

Rig & Sails
Fully battened mainsail

Conventional mainsail

Genoa

No.1 & No.2 headsails

Cruising chute

Two self-tailing sheet winches, two halyard winches

Emergency forestay (unused)

Ground Tackle
Primary Anchor: Manson Supreme with 30m chain

Spare anchor with chain & warp

35lb genuine CQR also available

Accommodation & Domestic
Plastimo Neptune 2500 hob (new 2011) with dedicated gas locker & Alde bubble tester

New copper gas system (2012, tested by Gas Check Marine Ltd)

Lavac Popular heads with bulkhead pump (new 2011)

Blakes seacocks to heads, basin seacocks renewed (2011 by Cutler Marine)

Sprayhood & pack-a-main (new 2011)

Interior lights upgraded to warm LED

Additional Equipment
Cobra F55 DSC VHF radio

Autohelm 1000 tiller pilot

Fenders (incl. 2 large round)

Mooring warps

Horseshoe life buoys x2, MOB recovery system, flares

Fire extinguishers

Boarding ladder, tool kit, torch, engine spares

Broker’s Remarks
The Westerly Griffon Mk II remains a sought-after 26-footer, offering a spacious interior, practical bilge keel configuration, and dependable sailing performance. “Serendipity” benefits from a good sail wardrobe, comprehensive navigation kit, reliable Bukh engine, and many recent upgrades. She represents an excellent opportunity for those seeking a safe, versatile and capable family cruiser, equally suited to coastal cruising, estuary exploration or channel crossings.

Early viewing is recommended.