Parkstone Bay Yachts
1989 Westerly 41 Oceanlord
Long standing owner of 20 years
WESTERLY OCEANLORD 41 (1989)
A Proven Bluewater Cruiser – Fully Equipped & Exceptionally Maintained
THAISA is a fine example of the highly regarded Westerly Oceanlord 41, a centre-cockpit cruising yacht renowned for her robust British build quality and genuine offshore capability. Designed for comfort, safety and long-distance passagemaking, THAISA has benefited from extensive investment in recent years and is offered as a well-prepared, turnkey cruiser.
Built by Westerly Yachts Ltd and constructed to Lloyd’s Hull Construction standards, THAISA has an established offshore pedigree and has successfully completed two ARC crossings, underlining her credentials as a serious ocean-going yacht.
HIGHLIGHTS
Lloyd’s Hull Construction Certificate
Centre cockpit with excellent protection and visibility
Mast furling mainsail & furling headsails
New standing and running rigging
Extensive recent upgrades (rigging, sails, fuel system, electrics)
Proven ARC passage history
Windvane self-steering
Fully equipped for extended cruising
CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN
Builder: Westerly Yachts Ltd (UK)
Year: 1989
Hull: Hand-laid GRP
Keel: Encapsulated fin keel
Rudder: Skeg-hung
LOA: 41 ft (approx. 12.34m)
Beam: approx. 4.11m
Draft: approx. 1.68m
THAISA’s solid displacement and well-balanced hull form deliver a comfortable, predictable motion at sea, inspiring confidence in offshore conditions.
ENGINE & MACHINERY
Engine: Volvo Penta diesel (approx. 43hp)
Regularly serviced
Excellent access via centre cockpit layout
Large, sound-insulated engine space
RIG & SAILS
THAISA has benefited from significant recent expenditure on rigging and sails, preparing her for serious cruising:
New mast-furling mainsail (lightly used 2020)
Genoa on furling (approx. 140%)
Heavy-weather jib
Asymmetric sail
New standing and running rigging throughout (2020)
New chain hoist (approx. £1,400)
Furlex furling system
Two Spinnaker poles and associated deck gear
ELECTRICS & NAVIGATION
New battery charger
New Raymarine Hybrid Touch + Navigation Gear including Wind Instruments and Repeaters (2023)
Expanded battery bank (5 batteries total)
Two solar panels providing continuous trickle charging
Low-energy LED lighting throughout
Auto-helm system
VHF radio
Additional cockpit speakers
FUEL, WATER & GAS
Entire fuel system renewed (2018), including tank, lines, filters and lift pump
Twin large gas bottles
Gas system converted to red propane
Currently carrying approximately 65+ litres of diesel.
ACCOMMODATION
THAISA offers the spacious and practical interior layout for which the Oceanlord 41 is renowned:
Owner’s aft cabin with centreline double berth
Forward guest cabin
Two heads compartments
Generous saloon with excellent sea berths
Large navigation station
Well-equipped galley with excellent storage
Good ventilation throughout makes THAISA comfortable for extended cruising in both warm and cooler climates.
DECK & COCKPIT
Centre cockpit with excellent offshore protection
Windvane self-steering system
New sea cocks and cutlass bearing
Recently antifouled
Electric lift pump
Well-maintained deck hardware
EXTRAS & INVENTORY
Crutches
Emergency inflatable life raft
Flares (out of date)
SUMMARY
THAISA represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a proven bluewater cruising yacht with extensive recent upgrades. Her combination of classic Westerly build quality, offshore pedigree and serious investment make her ideal for long-distance cruising, liveaboard use or confident coastal sailing.
A well-prepared Oceanlord of this calibre is increasingly hard to find. Early viewing of THAISA is strongly recommended.
