Shere Khan
- Boat name & sail/hull number ?
Shere Khan, GBR 4234, Transom Hull No. 997.
- Builder & year built:
Westerly (GBR)
- Bottom finish?
Antifouled.
- Cert Available ? Last measured?
Yes. Last measured Jan. 2025
- Weight (as per certificate)
1305 kg
- Mast manufacturer ?
Proctor.
- Spinnaker pole—Aluminium or Carbon fibre ?
Aluminium, carbon may be available closer to the event.
- Condition of deck gear ?
Good. Blocks/cleats are Allen, Viadana and Harken. Harken Windward Sheeting Traveler Car. Barton headsail winches. All Kingfisher Ropes, upgraded between 2023 and 2025.
- Is the boat optimised – Min Weight, Max weight keel, keel & rudder faired, keel max forward etc.?
Light weight example of this build. Keel & rudder are faired prior to application of antifoul.
- Achievements ?
Overall top J/24 2022 and 2023 Saltash Sailing Club.
- Any other comments ?
Since 2020 the boat has been upgraded and optimised extensively from a former period of lack of use. Whilst lacking much international experience recently, this is one of the best examples of the British westerly build, and is a great cheaper opportunity for a travelling team that would like to take part in their first World Championship.
Novasail electronic race compass or Velocitek ProStart available by agreement.
Yamaha 3.3hp 2 stroke long shaft outboard.
Please enquire for more details accordingly.
- Price ?
£3250 ONO.