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  • Manufacturer: Westerly
  • Location: Newcastle
  • LOA: 24'0" (7.32m)
  • Beam: 9' 3'' (2.82m)
  • Keel: Fin keel
  • ID no.: 1489
  • Heating: No
  • Watertank Size: 35 Litres
  • Engine Make: Volvo Penta MD5C
  • Horsepower: 8hp
  • Drive Type: Saildrive
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Fuel Tank Size: 25 Litres
  • Cruise Speed: 5
  • Top Speed: 7

Broker Remarks

This  Westerly GK24 built in 1986 is a tidy example of her class. A lively cruiser/racer, which is very spacious for her length. She also has wide decks with all lines led back to a reasonably sized cockpit. Her design has been developed from Westerly IOR Quarter Ton Cup racing yacht.

Accommodation

The Westerly GK24 sleeps 4, with a forward double V berth and two single berths in the saloon area. A separate toilet compartment is located forward on the starboard side fitted with a Lavac sea toilet with a foldaway wash basin. Galley: The galley situated on the port side is equipped with a 2 burner gas hob and grill. Also fitted with a sink with pressurised pumped fresh water supply.

Mechanical and Rigging

The Westerly GK 24 was designed by Laurent Giles and Chris Hawkins and is accepted as a fast racer cruiser. Hocus Pocus`s hull was initially moulded in 1980 and fitted out privately, being commissioned in 1986. Both hull and decks are constructed of GRP. Fin keeled with transom hung rudder. The interior is fitted out in mahogany veneer and upholstered in soft  pink coloured water resistant fabric.  The cabin boasts a well thought out layout including a movable and drop leaf table and a drop down chart table enclosing a radio. (4 speaker) book shelf and GPS. Mechanical: Powered by a Volvo Penta MD5C with saildrive to a folding two bladed propellor . Engine serviced twice yearly and last antifouled March 2012 . Rigging: Masthead rigged with stainless steel standing rigging. Aluminium spars with roller furling(2004) headsail and slab/jiffy reefing main. Sail wardrobe consists of cruising and racing mainsails, spinnaker and three genoas. Electric: 12V supply from two switched batteries charged by engine alternator. Fitted with 240V shorepower and cable. Mains board includes individual switched and fused circuits and cigar lighter. Internal lighting cover both bunks and chart table. Deck and masthead navigation lights. Power is monitored by AMP meter.  Tankage: 25 litre stainless steel diesel tank. 35 litre flexible fresh water tanks. Water System: Pressurised fresh water system.

Navigation Aids: Contest compass Interphase Star Pilot 6 Lowrance Elite-4m chartplotter(2013) Raymarine ST1000 tiller pilot(2006) Autohelm Speed/Depth/Log Autohelm Wind(2006) General Inventory: Apelco VXE200 VHF Raymarine wind speed Dodgers Navigation lights Horn Boathook Engine spares Fireblanket Fire extinguishers x 2 Life jackets x 2 Boarding ladder Shorepower cable Anchor, chain and warp Sony radio/CD player Clock Barometer 6 x fenders and warps Cutlery/crockery/utensils

Disclaimer : The company offers the details of this vessel for sale but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of the information contained in the specification or warrant the condition of the vessel or equipment. A buyer should instruct his agents, or surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered for sale subject to no prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Features 1979 Westerly GK24. Lovely upgraded sailing yacht. Designed by Laurent Giles and built by Westerly Marine. Fin Keel. Four berths in two cabins. Fitted galley. Heads compartment. Powered by a Yanmar 1GM10 diesel engine (2016). Many new upgrades. Excellent pocket sized cruiser in very good condition. Bargain. Viewing essential by appointment at: Navigation Raymarine tiller pilot (2015). Hawk wind indicator.

Features 1979 Westerly GK24. Lovely upgraded sailing yacht. Designed by Laurent Giles and built by Westerly Marine. Fin Keel. Four berths in two cabins. Fitted galley. Heads compartment. Powered by a Yanmar 1GM10 diesel engine (2016). Many new upgrades. Excellent pocket sized cruiser in very good condition. Bargain. Viewing essential by appointment at: Navigation Raymarine tiller pilot (2015). Hawk wind indicator. Standard Horizon VHF with GPS (2015). NASA Target 2 echo sounder. Log/speed/depth. Compass. Clock and barometer. Electrical 2 x batteries (July 2017). 240 volt shore power. Generator. Galvanic isolator. Mechanical Yanmar 1GM10, 10hp diesel engine (2016). Shaft drive with three bladed propeller. 35 litre fuel tank. 20 litre water tank. Safety Manual bilge pump. Lifebuoy. Gas detector. Jackstays. Sails and Rig Fractional Rig. Standing rigging December 2014. Behind mast furling. Boom (August 2016). Roller headsail furling. Mainsail (August 2016). Genoa (new). Accommodation Four berths in two cabins. Double berth in forecabin. Saloon with convertible settee/quarter berths. Saloon table. Fitted galley with single gas burner hob. Galley sink. Vitrifrigo refrigerator. Heads compartment with Jabsco sea toilet. Cold water system. Upholstery (2014). Wood panelled flooring. Deck Fortress 2.7Kg anchor. 4 x winches. Cockpit lockers. Spray hood (2016). Sail cover. Cockpit cushions (2016). Dodgers. Treadmaster deck. Teak gratings. Accoustic sonic shield antifouling system (2017). Broker Comments Fantastic pocket sailing yacht. Well equipped and upgraded. Must be viewed. Bargain. Viewings by appointment at:

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The Westerly GK24 is 24 feet long and has a 9.3 feet beam. This 1979 diesel Westerly GK24 with 10 horsepower. The Westerly GK24 is made of grp.

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  • Boat REF#  ·  304077
  • Length  ·  7.32m
  • Year  ·  1976
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Sleeping berths  ·  4
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 13.5hp, Beta Marine ()
  • Lying  ·  Neyland Pembrokeshire

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Designer Chris Hawkins
Builder Westerly Marine
Lying Neyland Pembrokeshire
Fuel capacity 10.0 ltr (2.2 USG) Total - 1 Tanks
Engine 1 x diesel 13.5hp
Engine make and model Beta Marine ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering tiller
Drive shaft
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Cruising speed (approx) 4.5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots
Length 7.32m
LWL 5.97m
Beam 2.84m
Draft Min 1.52m
Draft Max 1.52m
Displacement 1,860kg (4,101.3lbs)
Headroom 1.80m
Storage On mooring

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1976) with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()

Reefing mainsail Goacher - Slab (2019) 2 Reefs
Headsail - Furling ()
Other sails Spinnaker ()
Spinnaker gear

Headsail re furbished and cleaned 2019

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Paint finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Sink
Manual water system
Rode

3 halyard winches 2 sheet winches 1 anchors 4.00m of chain 15.00m of rode

Nav Equipment

Compass
Wind
VHF

Safety Equipment

1 bilge pumps (0 manual / 1 electric)

Broker's Comments

The GK 24 was the first Westerly solely designed to attract racing owners seeking performance over general cruising. Interestingly these boats where offered in various stages of completion allowing the prospective buyer a chance to personalize the boat, usually internally. As a result GK Blues is fairly basic below decks. The layout comprises two single berth spaces aft and a forward vee berth space. There is a simple sink unit with wood surround. There is also a sea toilet to starboard with small wash basin opposite. In contrast the boat is well equipped for sailing/racing with a practical running rig layout and standing rigging that appears to be in good functional order. Here is a boat that would make an excellent weekend racer. With enough input there is also plenty of potential to improve the interior for overnight stays. A great match for a modest budget.

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  • Boat REF#  ·  55005
  • Length  ·  7.32m
  • Year  ·  1978
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Sleeping berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x gasoline 6hp, 4 stroke mariner (2005)
  • Lying  ·  PLYMOUTH UK

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Builder Westerly
Lying PLYMOUTH UK
Fuel capacity 25.0 ltr (5.5 USG) Total - 1 Tanks
Engine 1 x gasoline 6hp
Engine make and model 4 stroke mariner (2005)
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering tiller
Drive outboard
Prop(s) 3 blade fixed
Fuel consumption (approx) 1.0 ltr (0.2 USG) /hour At Cruising Speed
Cruising speed (approx) 5 knots
Max speed (approx) 6 knots
Length 7.32m
Beam 2.79m
Draft Max 1.45m
Displacement 1,800kg (3,969.0lbs)
Headroom 1.50m
Storage On marina

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1978) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2005)

Reefing mainsail Westaway - Slab (2007)
Headsail - Furling ()
Other sails Racing Jib (2006)
Spinnaker gear

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by: solar panels

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Gelcoat finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 3
Cabin(s) 2
Heads 1 heads

0 burner propane Stove

Stove
Sink
Drapes
Sail cover
Rode
Fenders
Boathook
Swim Ladder
Instrument Covers

2 halyard winches 2 sheet winches 1 anchors (Bruce) 15.00m of chain 20.00m of rode

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF DSC radio
GPS
Clock
Barometer
Navigation lights
Depth sounder

Safety Equipment

Swim ladder

1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)

Broker's Comments

The GK24 was designed in 1976 to the IOR quarter-ton rule and is renowned as a quick boat often giving many larger boats a run for their money! This example benefits from not being raced hard, but instead has been well cared for and makes for a fast cruiser/racer. She is in good condition and is presently in commission and ready to go for her new owner to enjoy the remainder of the season. These boat details are subject to contract. Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.

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  • Boat REF#  ·  247444
  • Length  ·  7.32m
  • Year  ·  1981
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Sleeping berths  ·  5
  • Engine  ·  1 x diesel 6hp, Petter Minin 6 ()
  • Lying  ·  Falmouth, UK

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Designer Chris Hawkins
Builder Westerly Marine
Lying Falmouth, UK
Engine 1 x diesel 6hp
Engine make and model Petter Minin 6 ()
Engine Hours Not Recorded
Engine Cooled Direct
Steering tiller
Drive shaft
Prop(s) Corgi 2 Blade Folding
Fuel consumption (approx) Not Recorded
Length 7.32m
LWL 5.97m
Beam 2.84m
Draft Min 1.52m
Draft Max 1.52m
Displacement 1,723kg (3,800.0lbs)
Storage On mooring

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars (1981) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2014)

Reefing mainsail - (2016)
Headsail - Furling (2016)
Other sails Headsail - 130% Genoa (2016)
Number One (2013)
Number Two (2013)
Number 3 (2013)
Spinnaker ()
Spinnaker ()
Spinnaker gear

The boat is Fractional Rigged.

The furler is a 2014 Harken 00AL Headsail Furler. The Headsail is a 150% Genoa. There is also an unused Storm Jib

Electrical Systems

12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by: engine, solar panels

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Gelcoat finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 5
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 3
Cabin(s) 1
Heads 1 heads (Sea Toilet)

The Heads is a recently fitted Jabsco Sea Toilet

2 burner spirit Stove

Stove
Manual water system
Rode
Fenders

2 halyard winches 2 sheet winches 1 anchors dinghy () (Inflatable)

Nav Equipment

Compass
Speed
Log
Wind
VHF
GPS
Depth sounder

Broker's Comments

A good example of this famous Westerly Cruiser/Racer yacht. Ideal for round the cans fun or for a short cruise along the coast.

This particular vessel is fractional rigged and has been raced locally. She has had a number of recent upgrades including new sails in 2016, new rigging and Carbon Spinnaker pole in 2014 and a recent solar panel.

The boat comes with a transportable cradle and the possibility to transfer the current mooring for the 2018 season.

With her inboard ingine she races competitively off an IRC rating of 0.835

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  • Boat REF#  ·  240017
  • Length  ·  7.32m
  • Year  · 
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Sleeping berths  ·  4
  • Lying  ·  Near Oban

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Designer Chris Hawkins
Builder Westerly Marine
Lying Near Oban
Length 7.32m
LWL 5.97m
Beam 2.84m
Draft Min 1.52m
Draft Max 1.52m
Displacement 1,723kg (3,800.0lbs)
Storage On marina

Sloop rigged Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging ()

Reefing mainsail - Slab ()
Headsail - ()

There are 5 sails in total , varying in quality

Construction

Construction GRP
Underwater profile Fin
Finish Gelcoat finish

Accommodation

Total # of berths 4
No. of double berths 1
No. of single berths 2
Cabin(s) 1
Rode
Fenders

2 halyard winches 2 sheet winches 1 anchors Anchor chain and warp

Broker's Comments

This GK 24 has been laid up for a number of years, but was sailed and raced regularly prior to this. The hull appears to be in reasonable condition, however the pictures tell the story, she is obviously in need of a thorough renovation. Definitely a project, with this in mind the owners are open offers.

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Classic feadship yacht ice bear up for bid at boathouse auctions.

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The Classic 1988 Feadship Ice Bear is up for bid with Boathouse Auctions. Well kitted out for ... [+] sportfishing, she is also a luxurious superyacht.

In 1988, a beautiful new Feadship yacht was built at the Dutch shipyard for Jim Moran. He named it Gallant Lady . Moran, an automotive entrepreneur, would go on to build scores of yachts, seven of which were Feadships. All of his Feadships shared the name Gallant Lady.

The fourth Feadship build in the Gallant Lady sequence, this particular edition gained not only length but also in detail far beyond her predecessors. Built with a relatively flat shear and raised bow to the main deck level, the most notable design detail would prove the vertical glass rimming the observation deck.

Ice Bear is a true sportfishing yacht, as illustrated by the two fixed fighting chairs backed up by ... [+] a gallery sofa for spectators, and a raising storage compartment behind the sofa to store and protect precious fishing rods and reels.

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Gallant Lady IV would later be renamed Ice Bear upon becoming the private yacht of Jim Scott, Jr., Chairman and CEO of construction and engineering firm Kiewit, and friend of Warren Buffet. Designed and built with all the expertise and craftsmanship expected of a Feadship, Ice Bear's classic design holds her own quite well with contemporary yachts.

Scott owned Ice Bear until his passing in September of 2021. Under his ownership, the yacht was exclusively used for private groups and was meticulously maintained, putting her in a class of her own with regard to condition.

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Built with a steel hull, an aluminum superstructure, and teak decking, Ice Bear measures 170.6 feet (52 meters) in length with a 30.5 foot (9.6 meter) beam, weighing in at 614 GT. Two 1,175 hp Caterpillar engines drive Ice Bear to a maximum speed of 15 knots with a cruising speed of 13 knots. A true trans-Atlantic traveler, Ice Bear has a range of 4,850 nautical miles.

Interiors were originally designed by Paola Smith and Jan Moran. Ice Bear's five spacious cabins accommodate 10 guests, with a full beam main deck master suite embracing a study, seating area, and generous windows. Four additional cabins on the lower deck, two doubles and two twins, are also designed with seating areas and en suite baths. Crew accommodations secure berths for 11.

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A sky lounge gives guests a panoramic perch even while underway. The observation lounge on the upper deck offers another option for gathering protected by expansive glazing and graced with a wide angle view. The main deck dining area in the main saloon is served by a full galley with generous work spaces, double oven, grill, stovetop hobs, double sink, spacious refrigeration, and ample storage.

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Currently scheduled for opening bids on October 10 at 4 pm EDT with an October 15 hammer drop, registration for bidding is through Boathouse Auctions . Registration requires a bid deposit of $100,000. Opening bids are predicted between $3-4 million.

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A self-sustaining private island in Canada that can only be reached by boat or helicopter is for sale

  • An island off the coast of Mahone Bay in Nova Scotia, Canada, is for sale for $7.3 million.
  • Strum Island has a luxurious lodge and amenities for guests who want to escape a stressful world.
  • The current owner won't be able to spend as much time there and has listed it for $7.3 million.

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A private island off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada, is on the market at $9.95 million Canadian dollars, or about $7.3 million.

Strum Island is home to a luxurious lodge, and visitors can use the grounds for hunting, sailing, or just entertaining family and friends.

The 10-acre property is one of over 350 islands in Mahone Bay, which is about an hour's drive from Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The current owner, Richard Goldenberg, told Business Insider that people currently pay to stay on the island like they do for a hotel.

Goldenberg said that the original developer thought Strum Island was beautiful — one of the few spots from which you could see and easily access the nearby town of Mahone Bay.

According to listing agent Mariana Cowan, of Coldwell Banker Maritime Realty, the property was conceived by its original owner as an escape from 9/11-era fears and stresses.

"That was the initial reason why he built the home, post-9/11, to have that getaway. That was very important to him as the initial developer of the property," Cowan told the National Post . "That is how it came about — to build this wonderful property as a safe haven."

Goldenberg also noted that whoever purchases the island could live there if they wanted to.

It's one of the closest islands to the mainland, making it ideal for anyone who doesn't want to be too far from civilization. But because of some of the island's features — from gardens to fishing opportunities — you might not ever have to leave.

Take a look a this luxurious getaway in Canada.

The developer purchased Strum Island in 2001 and started construction on the lodge in 2003.

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The seawall was the first major step in construction. It's made up of a circle of five- to 10-ton boulders that surround the island.

The property took about 16 years to complete.

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After construction finished in 2019, Goldenberg became a partner.

One of the obstacles to building on an island is that you must travel back and forth between the mainland for materials and supplies.

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"Most of the stuff comes in on a barge," Goldenberg said. "The barge loads up the building material, brings it over to the island, and then it's used for construction."

The main lodge is 9,500 square feet.

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The lodge has six bedrooms, each with its own bathroom.

There is also a two-story guest house.

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There's another building on the island that has two apartments used for staff, according to Goldenberg, that can also be used to house even more guests.

The staff were provided by the property management and did cleaning, laundry, and cooking.

The island is only a three-minute boat ride from the mainland.

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The town of Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, one of the closest access points to the mainland, can be seen from the island.

Nearby Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, which is classified as a historic site by UNESCO, is only a 12-minute drive away from the dock on the mainland.

The property is being sold with two boats included, the listing says.

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All the furniture is also included in the purchase price.

If you want an even faster mode of transport, there’s a helicopter landing pad on the island.

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Strum Island is about 70 miles from Halifax Stanfield International Airport, the closest major airport.

There’s an undersea cable connecting the island to the mainland’s power grid.

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There's an aquifer under the island that supplies the island with water.

There's a sewage system underground as well.

There are also gardens to grow your own food.

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There are over 50,000 plants on the island and a greenhouse on the property as well as a vegetable garden with blackberries, strawberries, and more.

Fishing also provides another way to secure food without traveling to the mainland.

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"There are an abundant number of different species of fish there at different times of the year that can easily be caught from there," Goldenberg said.

"There are fishing companies that will be happy to pick up guests right up the island and take them out for day trips to go fishing," he added.

If the weather gets turbulent, there are double-paned windows to protect from wind.

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There are also three different types of heating systems in case it gets chilly.

The average annual temperature in Mahone Bay is 64 degrees.

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"The current it has comes from the south, so it's probably a little bit cooler than Cape Cod," Goldenberg said.

Goldenberg and his two partners are selling the lodge because of a lack of time to visit.

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They're involved in another construction project in California and won't have time to be on the island for the next few years.

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