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Beautiful Classic Nauticat 33 from 1974
The Nauticat 33 is a real classic. A ketch rigged pilothouse motorsailer with a wooden superstructure and fibreglass hull. The Nauticat 33 has an enviable record of superb craftsmanship in its design and build. From 1974 to 2020 she lived in Finland, where boats are only in the water for 3 to 4 months per year. For the remaining 8 to 9 months they are stored inside to protect them from the severe winters. So, in effect, her "on water" life has been less than 15 years in total, so the "wear and tear" is equivalent to a younger “all year round” boat.
Sailed her back from Finland, across the Baltic Sea, perfection. North Sea got rough, Bft 8, but she loved it. The rougher the better. Absolutely solid!!
In Weymouth for a year or two then over to France. Currently registered on the UK SSR, previously registered in Finland. Unstepped masts in Rouen and then through the French Canals. Secondary stern wheel is useful in the canals. Stepped masts in Port St Louis and then to Barcelona. From there to Gibraltar, didn’t miss a beat. Up to 15 to 18 knts run with the 3 sails (genoa, main and mizzen). 20 and over drop the main. Steady as she goes. Easy to sail, had to sail single handed a few times, no problems. Coming into port/marinas a breeze with the bow and stern thrusters. Can even do a 360 degree turn if you must!
Long keel keeps her steady, solid hull is a reassurance in tricky situations. No flimsy wafer thin fibreglass here!
Very recently refurbished at Soremar Boatyard with new antifouling and boot top painting (following comprehensive sanding and preparation). Hull cleaned/polished. Pilothouse and other areas, sanded back and revarnished. New anodes (prop shaft, stern thruster, hull). New fender covers, new flags and flag lines. Bathing platform repaired with teak recycled from the "Cutty Sark".
Check out the video of Pegasus at the boatyard….people have commented that she looks NEW!!
New running and standing rigging and new kicking strap in 2021 (£7,500) - Now a boat insurance requirement (rigging should be 10 years old or younger)
Anchor windlass replaced recently (manual to motorised version) (£1,400)
Stern Thruster refurbished in August 2023.
(As new - cost £5,000 with fitting and batteries)
Toilet and sink replaced in 2022. (£1,000)
Internal Shower fitted in 2021. (£1,500)
Fridge replaced in 2023.(£500)
New batteries (3)(£800)
New Racor 500FG Fuel Filter (£500).
Total spent on improvements in excess of £20,000
Seago Dinghy and Mariner 4hp Outboard motor comes free with the boat.
Videos
1 a) Out of the water
b) Engine cold start
2 At sea
Full Professional Survey (August 2020) available to view on the boat.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
Since August 2020
Why are you selling her?
Family commitments
Where have you sailed her?
Baltic, North Sea, UK and the Med.
Where is she now?
Gibraltar.
Benefits of Gibraltar?
Tax free, lovely weather, good sailing.
With 300 days of sunshine a year Gibraltar enjoys an all year round cruising calendar
Fed up with the weather in UK and N Europe in the Winter? Then get this boat in sunnier climes!
If you need any further information, send me an email via the contact form.
Note, only serious purchasers considered. Inappropriate questions/enquiries will be ignored. Please don’t make ridiculously low offers!