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Introduction
One of the classic and beautiful Laurent Giles Westerly designs. Initially launched as a bridge-deck version of the W 33's in order to fit a double berth in the aft cabin they also released an aft cabin version. Literally a true blue water cruiser and made famous by the Reverend Bob Shepton (see pictures of icy Westerlys on Bob's web site here)who took (and still takes) "Dodo's Delight" to the furthest North of any yacht.
See also W33
Discus Statistics
| Designer: | Laurent Giles | 
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| Keel: | Fin / Twin | |
| Cockpit: | Centre & Aft with Bridge Deck | |
| LOA (feet): | 33' 3" | |
| LWL (feet): | 28' 5" | |
| Beam (feet): | 11' 2" | |
| Draft (feet): | 5' 5" / 4' 4" | |
| Displacement (lb): | 15,100 | |
| Ballast (lb): | 6,157 | |
| Berths: | 7 | |
| Heads: | 1 | |
| Rig: | Sloop / Ketch (Not with Bridge Deck) | |
| Fuel (litres)): | 160 | |
| Main (sq. feet): | Sloop 243, Ketch 186 + mizzen 69, | |
| No. 1 Genoa (sq. feet): | Sloop 451, Ketch 380, | |
| No 1 Jib (sq. feet): | Sloop 284, Ketch 255 | |
| Sail ID: | DS | |
| Water (litres)): | 200 | |
| Built: | 1980 - 1984 | |
| Number Built: | Approx 300 combined |
Bilge Keel length: 76.5", inside width 79" min, outside keel width 95" max
Keel width at leading edge 89.4", keel width at leading edge 85.0"
Westerly Discus Brochure here: Westerly Brochures
The Westerly Owners Association Definitive Guides
Discus Maintenance and Repair
Cutless Bearing Replacement Discus and W33
Steering Quadrant, conduit and cable replacement
