Westerly Griffon “Tarka” MkII 1983 bilge keel, sail number 354 for sale in Salcombe, Devon.
Tarka has been well cared for and is an outstanding example of this popular family cruising yacht and comes fitted with 20hp Bukh diesel engine, new upholstery, new head lining and a good level of equipment. Sale only due to current owner giving up sailing.
Layout comprises forward V berth with infill to make double berth, Saloon with double berth to port, single berth to starboard and rear quarter berth. Separate WC compartment with manual toilet and sliding sink. A holding tank is also fitted with diverter valve to discharge to tank or overboard. Well equipped with compass, Garmin GPS map chart plotter, VHF, echo pilot speed and depth, Clipper wind instruments, tiller pilot, Non slip decks / Treadmaster to cockpit, spray hood (new 2020), furling genoa, stack pack, lazy jacks, 2 x 12v batteries (new 2023) and many other extras.
Currently ashore Salcombe. Possible drying mooring available for 2025 by separate agreement.
Mechanical and Rigging
Twin bilge keels
Bukh 20hp inboard diesel engine – Reconditioned by Bukh Main Agent in 2009
Shaft drive
3 bladed prop
Rope Cutter
Electrical
2 x 12 110Ah Batteries (new 2023) with rotary 2 position isolation switch
Engine alternator charging
Rigging
Fully battened mainsail from Arun Sails
Stack pack bag and lazy jacks
Furling genoa from Arun Sails (new UV strip 2022)
Stainless Steel standing rigging – replaced by Holmans Riggers 2017
2 x self tailing Barlow winches – coachroof
2 x self tailing Lewmar winches for sheets
Kemp alloy mast and boom
Inventory
Navigation Equipment
Plastimo bulk head compass
Garmin GPSmap 450 Chart Plotter
Kelvin Hughes VHF radio with extension speaker
Echopilot – Speed & Depth
Clipper wind instruments
Raymarine tiller pilot
Deck Equipment
Stainless Steel pushpit, pulpit & guard rails
Boarding Ladder
Sprayhood (new 2020)
Treadmaster laid in cockpit
Warps and fenders
Anchor with chain and warp
Avon Inflatable dinghy and seagull outboard engine
Accommodation
Teak interior woodwork in excellent condition
Original cushions replaced with new blue interior upholstery
Headlining has been replaced throughout
Forward cabin with V berth & infill to provide double berth
Large hanging locker to starboard
Heads to port with sea toilet and holding tank with diverter valve
Custom built sliding sink unit
Two berths in main saloon - one double and one single with storage below
Folding saloon table
Quarter berth on port side extending under cockpit sole
Galley to Starboard with 2 burner cooker, oven & grill
Cool box and stainless steel sink
Cold water tap – manual foot pump
Remarks
Previous surveyors’ comments:
“The general cosmetic presentation and condition of the vessel exceeded expectations.
Floors and woodwork/bulkheads were in good condition. The saloon table and doors were satisfactory. The internal side and head linings were in good and satisfactory condition.
The interior of the vessel was clean and dry and surprisingly original.”
Vessel type: | Westerly Griffon 26' Mk II |
Builder: | Westerly |
Make: | Westerly |
Model: | Griffon |
Constructed: | 1983 |
Sail number: | 354 |
Berths: | 6 |
No. of engines: | 1 |
Engine model: | Bukh 20hp Inboard Diesel |
Engine power: | 20 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Drive type: | Shaft drive |
Length over all: | 8m |
Hull material: | Glass Fibre |
Hull colour: | White |
Keel type: | Twin Keel |
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.