English
Built by Tylers in 1974 and completed by her first owner in 1979, this Van de Stadt designed craft enjoys a fine reputation for sea keeping and performance. The design is identical to the Trintella IIa.
In 2016, this Seacracker 33 was fitted with a new mast, spars and standing rigging. The new Yanmar 3YM20 was installed in the same year.
For anyone looking for a craft that is capable of some serious pasage making at a budget price, this Seacracker 33 is worthy of serious attention.
For further information, or to arrange a viewing, please call, email or WhatsApp Peter Keats.
Construction, Rig & Machinery
Construction and Dimensions
GRP Hull, deck and superstructure
Encapsulated long fin keel
Skeg hung rudder with tiller steering
Last antifouled 2023
APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS:
Length Overall: 10.01m (32'10")
Length Waterline: 7.32m (24')
Beam: 2.80m (9'2")
Draft: 1.42m (4'8")
Displacement: 4,731kg
Ballast: 2,032 kg
RIG:
Masthead sloop
All spars and standing rigging replaced in 2016
Z Spars mast and boom
Rigid sprung loaded kicker
Single line slab reefing with two reefs
Lazyjacks and stack bag
Harken genoa furler
All lines led aft via Spinlock clutches
WINCHES:
2 x Lewmar 40 primary winches
2 x Gibb sheet winches
1 x Harken 35 self tailing halyard winch
SAILS:
Mainsail by Quay Sails
Genoa by Arun Sails
Spinnaker
Storm jib (requires inner forestay)
MACHINERY:
Yanmar 3YM20 21hp diesel engine (New in 2016)
854cc three cylinder motor with fresh water cooling
Serviced annually by the owner
112 hours run at January 2024
Shaft drive to bronze three blade propeller
Maximum speed: 6.5 knots approx
Cruising speed: 5 knots approx
Single lever throttle/shift
ELECTRICS:
2 x 56aH batteries with isolator switches
Batteries charged by 125A engine alternator and solar panel
TANKAGE:
1 x 38 litre fuel tank approx
1 x 60 litre water tank approx
WATER SYSTEM:
Manual water system
Accommodation & Inventory
ACCOMMODATION:
Sleeps five in one cabin and the saloon
6'2" Maximum headroom
Cushions and covers replaced in 2021
FORWARD CABIN:
Double V Berth with storage below
Berth converts to a double by way of an infill
Overhead hatch to deck
Hanging locker
HEADS COMPARTMENT:
Sea toilet
Slide out handbasin
Storage locker
Shaver socket
Cup holder
SALOON:
Settee berth, to starboard, with storage below
Settee converts to a double berth
Large drop leaf height adjustable dining table
Storage lockers and shelves
Large quarter berth to port
NAVIGATION AREA:
Large chart table
Storage for navigation instruments
Navigator's seat
Chart light
Electrical distribution panel
GALLEY:
Plastimo Neptune 2000 two burner gas cooker with grill and oven
Sink with fresh and seawater taps
Numerous drawers and lockers
INVENTORY:
NAVIGATION AIDS:
2 x Plastimo Contest bulkhead compasses
Icom IC-M330 DSC VHF radio (New 2022)
B&G Vulcan 7 touchscreen GPS, chartplotter amd depthfinder display (New 2022)
Autohelm Tiller pilot (New 2017)
Clock & Barometer
Inclinometer
Navigation lights
GROUND TACKLE:
Bruce anchor with 20 metres approx of chain and separate warp
Spare CQR anchor
GENERAL EQUIPMENT:
Sprayhood by Kemp Sails (New 2021)
Dodgers
Fenders and warps
Boathook
Boarding ladder
Horseshoe lifebuoy
Manual and electric bilge pumps
Owner's Comments
"Fair Return" is a really beautiful boat to sail and handles well in big seas. Over the last 38 years, she has been sailed to the Channel Islands, northern France, and between Brighton and the Helford River.
I have found her excellent to sail single-handedly. Four reefs in the Genoa and two reefs in the main in a force 6 with no reduction in boat speed, sailing very happily at about 6 kn without shipping any water.
She is an excellent, safe and sturdy boat especially in foul weather.