The Westerly Merlin design was commissioned by Westerly to be a modern and more spacious version of the earlier Konsort. ?Barbill? is a twin bilge keel example of the Merlin with a good inventory including freshwater cooled engine, hot and cold pressurised water, shore power, heating, manual windlass and radar. She is keenly priced to sell quickly.

Viewing by appointment only through the Essex office - 01621 785600 or email: essex@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

Accommodation

Six berths in two cabins with approx. 6? max. headroom. V-berth forward with in-fill. C-shaped saloon seating to port with double drop leaf saloon table. Single settee berth to starboard. Aft facing chart table seat to starboard with switch panel, plotter and radar. Galley with stainless steel sink, Flavel Vanessa two burner gas stove with grill & oven. Refrigerated cool box. Separate heads compartment aft to starboard with Jabsco marine toilet. Moulded wash basin. Separate shower head and mixer taps. Double aft cabin to port with hanging locker. Hot and cold pressurised water supply to galley sink, wash basin and shower. Wallas cabin heating system. Blue upholstery and curtains. Teak and holly stripe floorboards.

Mechanical Systems

Yanmar 2GM20, twin cylinder, 18hp marine diesel engine fitted in 2000. Freshwater cooled via heat exchanger. Single lever Morse controls. Shaft drive via P-bracket to fixed two blade propeller. New stern gland and cutless bearing 2023. 81 litre steel fuel tank.

Electrical Systems

Two 12v batteries charging from engine alternator. Batteries new in 2022. 240v shore power system with Aquaman 15amp battery charger, immersion heater and ring main. Interior lighting.

Sails and Spars

Masthead rigged sloop. Silver anodised deck stepped, single spreader mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging. Terylene running rigging. Slab reefing mainsail with lazyjacks. Furlex headsail furling system. Mainsheet traveller at aft end of cockpit. Rod kicker. 2 x Barlow 23 sheet winches. 2 x Barlow 20 halyard winches on coachroof.

Deck Equipment

Navigation Equipment

Safety Equipment

Construction

Westerly Merlin built by Westerly Yachts in 1985 to an Ed Dubois design. White GRP hull with Westerly style stripes. White GRP superstructure with light blue painted non-slip decks. Cast iron twin bilge keels. Tiller steering to transom hung rudder. Aft self-draining cockpit. Teak grab rails on coachroof.

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 their 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 the specific needs of the new owner(s).