Westerly Fulmar

The Westerly Fulmar is widely regarded as one of Ed Dubois' finest cruising yacht designs, combining excellent sailing performance with strong sea-keeping qualities and comfortable accommodation. Built in 1985, Tequila is an exceptionally well-maintained example that has benefitted from extensive refurbishment and upgrading over the last five years. Improvements include replacement standing and running rigging, modern Raymarine navigation equipment, renewed upholstery and headlinings, upgraded domestic systems and a Beta Marine diesel engine installation. Equally capable of coastal cruising, club racing and extended offshore passages, Tequila is a well-equipped and highly desirable example of this popular design. A summary of recommendations from a December 2025 survey is available, all of which have subsequently been carried out that were notable.

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Accommodation

The accommodation offers up to six berths across the forecabin and saloon. Up forward is a V-berth with storage beneath and surrounding locker space. Immediately aft is the separate heads compartment fitted with a Lavac marine toilet, washbasin, shower. Holding tank approximately 60 litres. Opposite is a hanging locker and additional storage. The saloon is arranged with settee berths to port and starboard around a folding dining table. Storage is provided behind and beneath the seating. A forward-facing chart table is situated aft to port, while the galley is located opposite to starboard. The galley is equipped with a two-burner gas cooker with oven and grill, refrigerated cool box, hot and cold pressurised water and generous storage. Hot water supplied via calorifier and immersion heater. Approximately 120 litre water tank. A large quarter berth extends aft beneath the cockpit to port. The interior has benefitted from renewed headlinings and upholstery in recent years and presents particularly well throughout.

Mechanical Systems

Located beneath the companionway is the Beta Marine B-25HE marine diesel engine fitted in 2010. Three cylinders, 25hp, indirect fresh-water cooling via heat exchanger. Shaft drive to a three-bladed Seastream feathering propeller. Single lever engine controls. Single stainless steel fuel tank. Professionally serviced annually. Heat exchanger replaced in 2021. Exhaust pipe renewed in 2026. Approximately 1,766 engine hours recorded. Tiller steering.

Electrical Systems

Sails and Spars

Fractionally-rigged Bermudan sloop. Deck-stepped anodised aluminium mast and boom. Stainless steel standing rigging renewed in 2021. Terylene running rigging also renewed in 2021. Rotostay headsail furling system. Slab reefing mainsail. 2x Barlow 19 twin-speed self-tailing. 2x Barlow 19 winches. Spinnaker pole, lazyjacks and stackpack fitted.

Deck Equipment

Navigation Equipment

Safety Equipment

Construction

Built by Westerly Marine Construction Ltd. in 1985 to an Ed Dubois design. White GRP hull with dark blue style lines. White GRP deck moulding with painted non-slip finish. Cast iron fin keel. Semi-balanced GRP rudder. Tiller steering. The Fulmar has earned a reputation as one of the most capable cruising yachts of her size, combining strong construction, excellent sailing characteristics and rewarding handling. Tequila's December 2025 survey concluded that the vessel remained free from identifiable structural defects and had benefitted from significant updating and maintenance in recent years, with all notable survey recommendations subsequently completed.

Disclaimer:

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at their own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).