Description

Westerly Longbow 31 – Ready to Cruise the Mediterranean
Overview

This is a rare opportunity to purchase a beautifully upgraded and exceptionally well-equipped Westerly Longbow that has recently completed an extended voyage from the UK to the Mediterranean. She is fully equipped for comfortable cruising or liveaboard life and is ready to sail away immediately.

Unlike many yachts of this age, she benefits from a modern diesel engine with very low hours, a completely upgraded electrical system, lithium batteries, watermaker, recent survey and a comprehensive cruising inventory.

She is currently in Almerimar Marima berth paid till 2nd April.

Principal Particulars
Builder: Westerly Marine
Model: Longbow
Year: 1972
LOA: 31 ft (9.45 m)
Keel: Fin keel
Rig: Masthead sloop
Location: Spain

Engine
Beta Marine 38 hp diesel
Only 130 engine hours
New Newage 125 gearbox
Exceptionally economical and reliable
Electrical System
Victron MultiPlus inverter/charger
Lightweight solar panels mounted on custom solar arch
2 × 100 Ah Lithium batteries
1 × 100 Ah sealed service battery
Modern charging system suitable for extended off-grid cruising
Equipment
Watermaker
Zodiac RIB
Suzuki 6 hp outboard
Storm sail
Extensive spare parts package
Fully equipped galley including cutlery, crockery and glassware
Ready for immediate liveaboard or cruising use
Interior

The interior has been tastefully upgraded with attractive timber ceiling and timber flooring, creating a warm traditional appearance while retaining the practical layout that Westerly yachts are renowned for.

Condition
2 Recent surveys available
Proven offshore cruiser
Sailed successfully from the UK to the Mediterranean
Turn-key condition
Ready to continue cruising immediately
Why Buy This Boat?

Finding a Westerly Longbow with this level of investment is extremely unusual.

The combination of a modern Beta Marine engine, new gearbox, lithium battery system, Victron charging, solar, watermaker and comprehensive cruising inventory means the next owner can begin cruising immediately without undertaking major upgrades.

She represents an ideal yacht for Mediterranean cruising, Atlantic passages or comfortable liveaboard life.

Inventory

A full inventory and additional photographs are available on request.

Serious enquiries are welcome. Viewing can be arranged by appointment.

Specifications

Accommodation

he Westerly Longbow 31 is widely recognized for its spacious and practical accommodation, which was considered massive for a 31-foot boat when introduced in 1972. Designed by Laurent Giles, the layout is highly optimized for family cruising, traditionally offering 6 to 7 berths spread across 2 main cabins with a generous standing headroom of approximately 1.80 meters (6 feet).
Forward Cabin & Walkway
• Forecabin: Features traditional V-berths that can comfortably sleep two adults, complete with under-berth storage and an overhead hatch providing ventilation and light.
• Heads Compartment: Positioned between the forecabin and the main saloon on the port side. It features a marine toilet (WC), a washbasin, a mirror, and provision for a shower faucet.
• Hanging Locker: A double hanging wet locker sits directly opposite the heads on the starboard side, providing convenient storage for foul weather gear.
Main Saloon & Dinette
• Seating & Dining: The port side features a large, comfortable L-shaped dinette area. It includes a removable table that lowers to convert the seating into a spacious double berth.
• Starboard Settee: Opposite the dinette is an additional straight settee berth that offers seating and doubles as a single bunk.
Galley & Navigation Station
• Galley: Located along the starboard side just forward of the companionway steps. It is equipped with a two-burner cooker (featuring an oven and grill), a stainless steel sink, refrigerator, and ample cabinetry for pantry storage.
• Chart Table: Situated directly aft of the galley on the starboard side. It typically uses a slide-out panel or a drop-down design that stows neatly over the quarterberth below it.
Quarterberths & Engine Room
• Twin Quarterberths: Located aft on both the port and starboard sides, extending beneath the cockpit seats toward the transom. These provide excellent, secure berths for use while underway.
• Engine Access: The engine compartment is centrally located under the companionway entry stairs and remains remarkably roomy, making maintenance accessible through both the main saloon and a cockpit hatch.

Quarter Cabin

Heads

Heads

Heads

Heads

Construction

• Solid Fiberglass (GRP): The hull is constructed from solid, heavy-gauge glass-reinforced plastic (GRP/fiberglass). This lay-up predates modern thin-skin manufacturing, making the hull incredibly thick, rigid, and resistant to structural flexing.
• Keel Configuration: The standard Longbow features a cast iron fin keel (weighing roughly 4,000 to 4,200 lbs) bolted directly to the hull. This accounts for nearly 45% of the boat's overall 9,400 lb displacement, providing excellent righting moment and structural stability.
• Rudder and Skeg: It utilizes a large skeg-hung rudder. The half-skeg construction protects the rudder from debris and grounding impacts while ensuring reliable mechanical steering under heavy loads

Heads Cupboard

Heads

SS Diesel Tank

Fold-out Table

Equipment

Waveney has everything you need to cast off and enjoy sailing the Med, including an Icon DSC VHF radio, Nasa Clipper Wind, Depth and Log, and Navtex. MLR GPS, JRC !000 radar. 240 Volt from a Victron Multi Plus powered by 2x 100A LiFePo battery´s charged by 4 solar panels (2 ultra light on gantry 2 on the topsides also by DC-DC 30Amp from engine) and 1x 100A sealed lead acid starter battery charged by Victron Smart Blue and Engine. many power outlets (UK and European) as well as USB outlets. Victron battery monitor, A JVC Disc Radio and gas alarm. a Nautilus Simple 60 Watermaker.

Battery box

Autohelm

Control Panel

DC to DC Charger

Victron Multiplus

GPS

Europe style socket /5v

Radio Speaker

Fridge Controle/ hot air outlet/Speaker and 230V euro socket

Navigation Equipment

Icon DSC VHF radio, Nasa Clipper Wind, Depth and Log, and Navtex. MLR GPS, JRC !000 radar.

Above Nav Table

JRC Radar

Depth Repeater

Navtex

Engine(s)

Engine
Beta Marine 38 hp diesel
Only 235 engine hours
New! Newage 125 gearbox
Exceptionally economical and reliable
*Suzuki 6hp for Zodiac RIB* included in sale

New Gearbox

Water-maker Strainer

Water-maker Booster Pump

Engine Raw Water Strainer

Sails & Spars

She comes with Standard Genoa and Roller Reefing Main in reasonable condition a Asymmetric Spinnaker in a sock, and a Storm Sail (never out of the bag!) and a Spinnaker pole. All Standing and Running Rigging changed in Late 2023

Safety Equipment

Life-Bouey and light, DCS radio, Radar, 2x self inflating life-vests. 2x CQR Anchors (1 with 100m Chain ! with 10m chain and rode.

Fitted Safe

Gas Alarm

Location Map