Konsort

Introduction

The Konsort is one of Westerly's most long lived designs with over 700 being built over a 12 year period. The Konsort is an impressive package for a 28' yacht: roomy enough for 4 people; safe wide side decks; large stowage space; good engine access and hull speed of 6.7 knots.

Early models have a fold-up table in the saloon. This was replaced by a fixed table with bottle storage in later models.

The size of sail-area is somewhat conservative by modern standards but this does mean she can carry all sail up to the top end of force 4. She is a stiff boat with no obvious vices.

Early boats were fitted with a Bukh DV20. Latterly they were fitted with a Volvo 2002.

Konsort Statistics

Designer:	Laurent Giles
Keel:	Fin / Twin / Lifting
Cockpit:	Aft
LOA (feet):	28' 10"
LWL (feet):	25' 6"
Beam (feet):	10' 9"
Draft (feet):	5' 4" / 3' 3" / 3' 6" - 6' 9
Displacement (lb):	8,516
Ballast (lb):	3,200 / 3,200 / 4,695
Heads:	1
Berths:	6
Rig:	Sloop
Fuel (ltr):	67
Water (ltr):	135
Sail ID:	KT
Main (sq. feet):	180
No. 1 Genoa (sq. feet):	333
No 1 Jib (sq. feet):	168
Number Built:	704
Built:	1979 - 1992

The Konsort Story

The Konsort Story can be found on the Westerly Owners Website here

More Photo's of the Konsort

Konsort: External Pictures

Konsort: Under Sail

References

Reviews in UK Yachting Magazines
Date/Issue No.	Magazine
Issue 38	Sailing Today
Issue 71	Sailing Today
August 1982	Yachting Monthly
January 1990	Yachting World
September 1994	Yachting Monthly
May 1997	PBO
May 2004	Yachting Monthly A-Z