Contessa 33
- Boat REF# · 312102
- LOA · 10.05m
- Year · 1984
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Berths · 8
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 18hp, Volvo Penta 2002 (1984)
- Lying · Isle of Wight
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Extra Details
| Designer | Rob Humphreys |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeremy Rogers |
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 18hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Volvo Penta 2002 (1984) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | Tiller |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | 2 blade folding |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Dimensions
| LOA | 10.05m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 8.83m |
| Beam | 3.59m |
| Draft Max | 1.82m |
| Displacement | 4,076kg (8,987.6lbs) |
| Storage | In water |
Rig
Sloop rigged Proctor Aluminium spars (1984) with stainless steel standing rigging (2012)
Sails
| Mainsail | Hyde (Laminate) - Slab (2008) Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Hyde - Furling () |
| Other sails | Furling Genoa () |
| Cruising Main () | |
| Dacron No 4 () | |
| Dacron No 2 () | |
| Light Spinnaker () | |
| Heavy Spinnaker () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 8 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 4 |
| Cabin(s) | 3 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
Versatile layout with comfortable berths
Hot water and cabin heating (Eberspacher)
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Grill | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Icebox | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual water system | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system |
Versatile layout with comfortable berths
Hot water and cabin heating (Eberspacher)
2 burner gas cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Cockpit cover | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
2 halyard winches
2 sheet winches
1 anchors
(Lewmar Delta 25kg)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Safety Equipment
| Life jackets | |
|---|---|
| Life buoys | |
| Boarding ladder |
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 Electric)
Broker's Comments
The combination of a Rob Humphreys design and Jeremy Rogers build was bound to be something special! Intended as a modern replacement for the Contessa 32, the Contessa 33, a cruiser-racer began to win races (Owl II is considered by some the most successful UK race boat ever). This particular example is hull no.1 and for the last 15 years has been enjoyed locally on the Solent, club racing and performing well with podium results in Round the Island Race.
The decks are clear with lines leading aft over the coachroof for ease of handling and the cockpit is well laid out and has plenty of space if fully crewed. She looks smart, just enough teak to break up the white without too much maintenance. The transom folds down for access over the stern and she has good useable storage despite the aft berth below.
When you go below the layout is surprising. Traditional in some ways with a large quarter berth aft of the chart table, split heads and basin forward but then unusually the galley runs aft maximising all the available space. The saloon is comfortable and she feels light and fresh, certainly as much a cruiser as a racer with heating and hot water to add to the pleasantries!
I believe they only built 20 Contessa 33's, finding the costs of building to that quality prohibitive so they did not achieve the iconic status of other members of the Jeremy Rogers family. However, their results speak for themselves, she's just relaunched so freshly antifouled and waiting to sail!
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
15 years
Why are you selling her?
Health
Where have you sailed her?
Solent waters