howdy,i am thinking about buying a konsort,want to cruise around british isles and europe for a couple of years,anyone out there have sailing experience on one? i will be single handing mostly.any input or advice welcome.
The Westerly Konsort was build in several types. Generally all Westerly are strong boats for a long live circle. I do own a Westerly Pentland bi-queel and I am satisfied.
I own a westerly Konsort duo. I'm 100% satisfied and the Lloyd's rating doesn't hurt either. Only 107 made. Not a money maker for the manufacturer -- they over-invested. Safest yacht I've owned.
When others pay for a yard crane, I'm "hauling" courtesy of the tide.
Any of the Westerly's would do you just fine... how well its been looked after is another thing... the small ketches are a matter of taste..
Only PITA with them is the head lining which tends to need replacing.. never understood why they used it
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westerley yachts went out of business because they made their boats to strong which made them no profit so think about it do you want a strong yacht then westerley is your answer. I have sailed in loads of different ones and they are by and large good sailing boats that will get you there but not quickly but there again you sail to be onthe sea.