Discus

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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 who took (and still takes) "Dodo's Delight" to the furthest North of any yacht.

See also W33

Discus Statistics

Designer: Laurent Giles More Westerly pictures can be found on the Westerly Owners Web site
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 (galls (UK)):
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 (galls (UK)):
Built: 1980 - 1984
Number Built: Approx 300 combined

The Westerly Owners Association Definitive Guides

The Westerly 33 and Discus can be found on the Westerly Owners Association website here

Discus Maintenance and Repair

Discus Upgrades and Enhancements

Discus Other Topics

References

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