DISCOVERY

WESTRALIA is a beautiful example of a Discovery 57 series. She was splashed in 2013 and is still benefitting from being owned and loved by her original owner. WESTRALIA boasts a very generous specification for bluewater cruising, and yet has only ever been lightly cruised in northern Europe and the Mediterranean. Like all Disco 57’s, WESTRALIA has a lovely deck saloon with elliptical window which means that the light quite literally floods in. She has a beautiful light Oak and Cherry custom interior with much use of burrs and marquetry, and an extremely owner friendly automated Solent rig. WESTRALIA looks amazing and is now ready for her next very lucky owner.

Construction

RCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC or RCDII (2013/53/EU as appropriate (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised A – “Ocean” (or Cat B – whichever is appropriate)

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

• Hull moulding in ‘White,’ cavita line in gold tape, boot top line Blue.
• Coppercoat antifouling.
• Vinylester resin is used which gives superior strength over more traditional polyester resins.
• The lay-up under vacuum ensures complete structural integrity & incorporates a high-density foam core, providing exceptional stiffness and insulation that meets or exceeds full CE standard for Category ‘A-Ocean.’
• Woven mat is used extensively for optimum strength to weight ratio and is further reinforced by a layer of interwoven Kevlar throughout the bow area.
• Massive stringers run the full length of the boat, with structural rings athwart ships, incorporating engine beds and tank supports.
• Composite constructed bulkheads are rigidly laminated to the hull and deck. Re-laminated and repairs to minor separation were performed early 2024.
• Watertight bulkheads separate the chain locker/sail locker & sail locker/accommodation, and the aft lazarette lockers.
• The deck is cored with plywood, with stainless steel or aluminium backing plates in all high-load areas.
• The hull-to-deck joint is bonded with structural adhesives and is through-bolted with stainless steel fasteners.
• The combination of two coats of isothalic gelcoat, with non-pigmented gelcoat below the waterline makes for an impervious hull surface that is highly resistant to osmosis.
• The hull below the waterline has 3 coats of epoxy (a further barrier to osmosis).
• Aft portlights vertical.

Keel & Rudder:

• External lead keel - 10,000kg (22,000lb) Ron Holland designed a high-performance keel, specifically shaped to provide maximum performance, stability, and comfort. No groundings in my ownership.
• Jefa semi-balanced, over-sized, GRP, kevlar reinforcement rudder blade, with a solid rudderstock of high-yield 329 stainless steel.

Machinery

Engine & Gearboxes:

• 1 x Volvo D3-150 engine.
• Tier 3 emission compliant, excellent economy, coupled to a 2.43:1 reduction gearbox.
• White engine room insulation.

 

Maintenance & Performance:

• Engine serviced annually; last serviced October 2026.

 

Propulsion & Steering:

• Gori-folding prop with Overdrive, provides excellent economy with rope cutter. New Propspeed Set 2026
• P Bracket Cutlass bearing replaced July 2026
• Aquadrive coupling, 38 mm (1.5”) stainless steel shaft and thrust bearing for reduced vibration.
• Side-power SE150-215T bow thruster (150kg/330lb thrust) with bow thruster control at port and starboard helms.
• Twin 1000mm leather covered alloy wheels. Jefa torque tube steering system, giving a positive and direct control.
• Twin morse control set up for each pedestal with 2.5" display.
• Upgrade 2.5" Volvo display to 4" (each).
• Rope cutter.
• 2nd bow thruster control at port helm.
• STB Volvo throttle replaced August 2026.
• Replaced Airmar DST810 (2026).

Electrical

Voltage Systems:

• 12V, 24V system supply, 230V domestic system, EU type sockets throughout.
• Marine-grade tinned cabling is used throughout.
• 12V socket fitted to navigation desk.

 

Battery Banks:

• Domestic batteries: 24v (12x x2v) Rolls sealed gel batteries - replaced 2020.
• Engine and Genset: 2 x12 AGM batteries, with connector switch for emergency – replaced early 2024.
• Bow Thruster: 2 x 12v AGM batteries. Replaced 2026.
• Upgrade battery back from 500Ah to 700Ah.

 

Battery Chargers:

• New Victron Quattro (2025).

 

Alternators:

• 2 x Engine mounted alternators: 60 Amp (12V) unit for charging the engine start battery. 110 Amp (24V) alternator with Mastervolt regulator for charging house batteries.

 

Generator:

• 7 KVA generator in acoustic hood. Serviced annually. Last done Oct 2026.

 

Shore Power:

• 220V shore power connection with ring main throughout the yacht.
• 30m longshore power cable.

Plumbing Systems

Fresh Water & Water Heating System:

• Marco gear pump provides high volume, 40psi fresh water supply (2024).
• Back-up, foot-operated freshwater pump in the galley.
• 80 litre, twin coil, insulated calorifier boiler, heated via engine, heating system or AC electric power c/w expansion tank.
• Pressurised saltwater supply in chain locker c/w hose.
• Fresh water point in cockpit drain tray.
• All Seacocks made from Marelon (nylon).

Watermaker:

• Dessalator DUO ( 230v/24v) 100LPH watermaker fitted (2024).

Bilge Pumps:

• Main bilge pump.
• 2 x Lazarette bilge pumps with linked alarm.
• Sail locker bilge pump with linked alarm.
• Manual bilge pump. Replaced August 2026.

Tankage

• Bailey custom engraved deck fillers in lieu of standard.

Fuel:

• Total capacity of 1,370 litres (301.35 gallons) in 2 x corrosion resistant polyethylene fuel tanks, with large inspection windows.
• Racor twin fuel filter with alarm.

Fresh Water:

• Total capacity of 1,000 litres (219.96 gallons).

Grey/Blackwater Holding Tanks:

• 2 x Blackwater tanks, 110 litres (24.19 gallons) and 80 litres (17.59 gallons).
• Greywater holding tank, 115 litres (25.29 gallons).
• Grey water system (linked to heads & galley).
• 115 litres holding tank, with level sensor.
• Grey tank installation with level sensor.

Gas:

• Gas pipe for BBQ.
• Gas bottle.

Navigation Equipment

• Clock and Barometer fitted in saloon.
• Jeffa autopilot drive replaced August 2026.
• Charts.

Above Deck:

• 4kW 18 Raymarine HD digital radar.
• Axio Pro on both pedestals. Installed 2020.
• ICOM 423 VHF with second station at pedestal, fitted with loud hailer on mast. Command Mic replaced 2024.
• Radar reflector Echomax (Active).
• Volvo NMEA 2000 output to plotters.

Below Deck:

• Raymarine Smart Pilot controller handheld wireless remote autopilot.
• Raymarine AIS 650.
• Raymarine fishfinder/sonar fitted C450P including modification to hull.
• Iridium phone, docking station.
• Starlink High Performance. New 2025
• Maxsea Time Zero software installed on permanent PC.
• Touch screen monitor on custom stand.
• GPS/AIS/Inst data to be available to plug into PC - USB socket at chart table.

Domestic Equipment

Galley:

• Galley taps in chrome.
• Galley waste has plug and strainer incorporated.
• Bosch Full size automatic washer/dryer installed in workroom.
• Ocean Chef XL gimbaled, stainless steel gas cooker with 5 burners, grill & oven & hood extractor fan above.
• Three basin sinks, with backup foot pump fresh water supply.
• Large custom-designed 300 litre (10.4 cubic feet) front opening fridge and large front opening 170 litre (6 cubic feet) freezer (or optional fridge), superbly insulated, 24v, keel cooled for efficiency (pumps serviced annually).
• Combination/convection oven fitted in lieu of standard microwave (Panasonic NN-CT5795).

Heads/Showers:

• 2 x Tecma Electric heads (fresh or salt-water options), with 100/80l litres gravity black water tanks.
• Platinum Corian in forward heads.
• Platinum Corian in aft heads.
• Hot and cold freshwater shower via shower at transom.

Heating & Ventilation:

• Vertical aft cabin portlights.
• Aft facing horizontal port light.
• Extractor Fan in galley fitted above cooker.
• Full tropical air conditioning.

Entertainment:

• Flat screen Smart TV to saloon in rise and fall system behind saloon sofa, including TV antenna. Replaced 2025
• Flat screen Smart TV to aft cabin inc. connection to DVD/iPod player plus additional connections in wardrobe for USB, HDMI, RCA.
• Flat screen smart TV to forward cabin inc. connection to DVD/iPod player plus additional connections in wardrobe for USB, HDMI, RCA.
• Alpine iv350 DVD/CD player/tuner to forward cabin, including Alpine speakers.
• Alpine iv350 DVD/CD player/tuner to aft cabin, including Alpine speakers.
• Alpine iv350 DVD/CD player/tuner to pullman cabin, including Alpine speakers.
• Upgraded stereo installation to saloon. Fusion Apollo (2026) Head unit 4 x Bose, sub-woofer, Fusion amp (2026).

Lighting:

• Antenna mast has a 24V LED deck flood light, illuminating aft gate area.
• Dimmable interior lights.

Accommodation

Summary of Accommodation:

• 7 berths in 4 cabins & saloon.
• Standard joinery in light oak.
• Amtico flooring throughout, colour - Cherry.
• Ken Freivokh design interior colour scheme.
• Saloon seating cushions in blue leatherette
• Saloon sofa in blue leather
• Navigation seat cushions in blue leatherette
• Aft cabin headboard - JAB Boxter Navy.
• Aft cabin bed surround - Deer Run Cream.
• Aft cabin roman blinds/curtains - Nordiska Kappa 92.
• Forward cabin headboard - JAB Boxter Cream.
• Forward bed surround - Deer Run Cream.
• Forward cabin roman blinds/curtains - Nordiska Kappa 92.
• Heads blinds - Venetian Silver Bullion 25mm.
• Oceanair skysol blinds to saloon - Chintz Topar 418 0711.
• Bedding set.
• Bed Covers in sunbrella fabric.
• Galley Corian in Sandstone.
• Forward heads Corian in Platinum.
• Aft heads Corian in Platinum.
• Registration plaque and decals.
• Saloon upholstery renewed (2025).

 

Description of layout from forwards:

Forward Cabin:

• Double berth island with heads forward.
• Hanging wardrobe and shelved wardrobe.
• Skyscreen to overhead hatch.

Pullman Cabin:

• Two bunk berths.
• Recessed sky screens to overhead hatches.
• Hanging wardrobe.

Forward Heads:

• Shower room.
• Heated towel rail.
• Tecma electric toilet.

Saloon:

• Ocean Air blinds to saloon windows.
• Lift up TV area incorporates stowage at back part of unit.
• Fixed saloon table with cover.
• Companionway steps 2Pac varnished in 2018.

Tech Area & Engine Room:

• Tool stowage on engine room door (all tools will remain aboard).

Galley:

• All crockery and galley equipment to remain.

Aft Cabin:

• Hanging wardrobe either side.
• Vanity unit with light.

Aft Heads:

• Shower room.
• Heated towel rail.
• Tecma electric toilet.

Shower Room:

• Storage cupboards.
• Full length mirror.
• Heated towel rail.

Deck Equipment

Rig:

• Formula Solent Rig, keel stepped.
• Twin Whisker carbon poles stowed on mast including 2 x pole uphaul, 2 x pole downhaul and
• Reckmann Electric EF90 furlers.
• Hydraulic boom vang (Navtec).
• 2nd Spinnaker halyard (halyard, splicing, swivel snap shackle, cranked top bracket on mast, turning block and Spinlock jammer).
• Spinnaker sheets and blocks (also used for twin headsail set up).
• Stainless steel rigging covers.
• All running rigging in Dyneema
• Boom preventers are plain white.
• Stemhead has carbon bow sprit arrangement.
• Boom painted (2026).
• Furling gearbox overhaul (2026).
• Traveller line replaced 2026.

Winches:

• All Lewmar winches were serviced in Sicily 2025.

Sails:

• North 3di Ocean 700 sails - new 2024. Serviced and washed annually. Dry stored over winter.
• North G2 cruising chute with snuffer, inc. sheets and blocks.

General:

• Port shelf in lazarette.
• Starboard shelf in lazarette.
• GS composite carbon gangway 260cm in white or blue with grey/white grip including boat name, bag, locking pins, handrail & transom mount (fitted).
• 2 x Stainless steel rod holders.
• 2 x Brompton Bikes and accessories.

Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:

• Chain counter and windlass control at starboard helm.
• 2 x Additional stainless mooring cleats on transom.
• Kedge anchor equipment - Fortress FX 55, bag, pushpit stowage, 10m chain & 50m warp.
• 2 x Inflatable fenders.
• Replaced Lewmar anchor windlass (2025).

Covers, Canvas & Cushions:

• Acrylic colour for exterior canvas work - Grey. Replaced 2018
• Cockpit cushion and helm seat set in Grey.
• Helm seat cushions and rail cushions in Grey.
• Sprayhood in Weathermax Grey.
• Standard bimini top Weathermax Grey.
• Bimini enclosure with vinyl windows and attachment to sprayhood.
• Pedestal & 2 x wheel cover in Weathermax Grey.
• Cockpit table cover in Weathermax Grey.
• 6 x Covers for all winches in Weathermax Grey.
• Windlass Cover (with Capstan) in Weathermax Grey.
• Side saloon window covers (each) in black mesh .
• Padded saloon table cover in white.
• New covers (2018).
• New cockpit cushions (2018).

Tender & Outboard:

• AB12 with 25hp electric start (2018). Outboard had full service and overhaul winter 2025
• Replaced the SS davit extension poles, which were easily bent, with custom-made heavy-duty carbon fibre poles.
• 5 x Sets masks, snorkels and fins.

Safety Equipment

• Emergency pack.
• Includes: 8-man Ocean ISO SOLAS B liferaft.
• Custom push pit mounted life raft cradle suitable for hydrostatic release.
• 1 x Kannad Safelink EPIRB Australian registered.
• 1 x Poly bottle for flares.
• 4 x Ikaros red parachute rocket-MCA.
• 4 x Ikaros red handheld flare-MCA.
• 2 x Ikaros buoyant smoke MCA.
• 4 x Ikaros white hand flare.
• 2 x Horseshoe set c/w bracket and light colour white.
• 2 x Kim lifebuoy drogue and pocket.
• Hydrostatic release for life raft cradle.
• 6 x Kru Sport Pro Lifejackets. Last serviced 2023.

 

Fire-Fighting Equipment:

• 6 x Firesticks on board.
• Engine room Firebouy system.

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