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The Regal 33 Express is a have-it-all, do-it-all cruiser for boaters seeking unforgettable experiences. Relax in the wide-open spaces above-deck or take a break below and enjoy premium amenities in an expansive cabin. Whether you’re serving up lunch, tubing with the family or spending a weekend all together on the water, the stylish and accommodating 33 Express makes a statement worthy of conversation.

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Innovative Advantages

Powerplatform.

Opting for the underwater PowerPlatform, that lowers with the touch of a button, gives you even more room to enjoy the water at the transom without sacrificing your swim platform.

SlideAway Seating

With the tap of a button the UltraLounge slides back to extend your cockpit seating space by 11”.

Hardtop or PowerTower

Stay protected from the elements while enjoying the open air with the innovative and stylish addition of the Hardtop, or elevate your boating experience with the 33 Express's PowerTower, which raises and lowers with the touch of a button.

Layout and Seating

Ultralounge.

Enjoy all four positions of the UltraLounge with plenty of room for company and uncompromised comfort.

Social Seating

Forward of the UltraLounge, the double-wide Social Seating can be made to face forward or aft by simply flipping the backrest.

Integrated Foredeck Steps

Steps are integrated into your cabin door for easy access to your foredeck.

Double-Wide Helm Seat

The double-wide helm seat comfortably accommodates both two people.

Entertainment

Refreshment center.

The 33 Express's refreshment center will quickly become the perfect spot to entertain your guests all day long.

The refreshment center is complete when the spacious counter and standard sink are combined with the optional grill and refrigerator.

Differentiating Advantages

Intuitive controls.

All of the controls, including a 12” Glass Cockpit Garmin display with Autopilot and a joystick, are at your fingertips.

Sunpad with Multi-Position Headrest

A Sunpad can be opted for on the foredeck for additional comfort.

Low-To-The-Water Swim Platform

The low-to-the-water extended swim platform makes for the perfect spot to cool off by the water. Add the optional PowerPlatform to extend the experience.

Hull Construction

Lighter & stronger infusion.

Thanks to the advancements in boat building technology we are able to craft our boats lighter, stronger and with a perfect glass to resin ratio, every single time. This means better fuel economy, higher performance, and a greater peace of mind.

Convertible Forward Berth

Convert the settee into a queen-size berth when you want to spend all day and night on the water.

Convertible King Bed

Set up your mid-cabin for how you or your guests need it by simply converting the bed from a queen to two twins. Wake up to a view with large hull-side windows in the only boat in its class to feature a king-size bed.

The cabin below features a luxurious and accommodating galley that is sure to impress and please again and again. Equipped with a two-burner stove, sink, refrigerator, microwave, and plenty of storage space, the 33 Express’s galley has everything you need.

Largest-In-Class Stand Up Shower and Head

The head features a dedicated shower with plenty of standing room as well as standard amenities.

Choose Your Power

Like the layout of the 33 Express, but prefer outboard power? When you choose Regal, you get the freedom to match your style with your preferred power.

Hull Bottom

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Cockpit Layout

Cabin Layout

33 express specifications.

Standard Features

Cockpit features.

Courtesy Blue LED Lights

Standard blue LED cockpit lights not only provide ambient light to ensure you and your guests can safely maneuver around the boat but also make a statement at the dock.

Double Wide Helm Seat

A captain is not worth his salt without his mate by his side.

Fusion Marine Sound - 4 Cockpit Speakers

The best sound begins with the best equipment. That means four 200 watt Fusion cockpit speakers with an IP65 waterproof rating.

Fusion Stereo Bluetooth

Get the best sound out of the best equipment wirelessly.

Gas Assisted Rams on Storage Compartments

The gas assisted rams on the storage compartments allow for hands-free access.

A full service refreshment center that has all the amenities easily within reach.

Single Level Cockpit Sole

No need to separate the guests, or the party. The single level cockpit sole keeps everyone on the same level and in view of the beautiful horizon.

Slide-Away Cockpit Seating

Extend the cockpit with just the push of a button.

Transom Shower

The transom shower will help keep your boat nice and clean.

Whether you're hanging out at the sand bar or on the hook watching the kids jump in, the UltraLounge has a seating position for you. The multi-position backrest allows you to sit forward, aft, lounge aft, or even layout for a perfect tan. If you want to be a little closer to the action, flip up the two rumble seat backrests.

Helm Features

Fusion Apollo RA670 Marine Stereo

The Fusion radio has full integration for your smart phone via Bluetooth and has AM/FM radio capabilities.

Hand-wrapped Steering Wheel

Regals feature a premium hand-wrapped steering wheel for the utmost comfort and control.

Trim Tab Controls

The standard trim tabs give you complete control over your boat even in the roughest of seas.

Twin Binnacle Controls

When you're ready to take command, the twin binnacle controls place all the horsepower at your fingertips.

Hull & Deck Features

Bow anchor locker.

A dedicated bow anchor locker will keep you from dragging a wet anchor through the boat. Add the optional anchor windlass for added ease.

C. Raymond Hunt Hull

C. Raymond Hunt hulls have a reputation for providing the best ride in the industry. The 33 Express and 33 XO provides a soft, dry and stable experience that no other boat can match.

Dockside Water Inlet

Keep your water tank full. You never know what the day has in store.

Electric Horn with Stainless Cover

The horn with stainless cover is a perfect example of how Regal combines form with function.

Fast Vent Fuel Fitting

Regal uses stainless whereas others use plastic.

In-Mold Gelcoat Boot Stripe

This superior gel finish will last longer than taped-on vinyl graphics.

Large Hull Side Windows

Large windows in the salon, galley, and on both sides of the mid-cabin provide an abundance of natural light.

Limited Lifetime Hull Warranty

Regal offers a Limited Lifetime Hull Warranty.

MarineTred Non-Skid

Diamond MarineTred is incorporated into the mold for a superior finish. It's less abrasive and easier to clean.

Navigation Lights

When it comes to boating at night, Regal has you covered with standard navigation lights.

OceanTrac Hull Design

A unique and individually designed hull that balances the load of the ships systems, allowing it to turn tight, track straight and handle seas with precession.

One Piece Bow Rail

The one piece and 316 grade stainless steel bow rail just reminds you why to buy the superior quality and finish of a Regal.

Folding your tower is as quick as a touch of a button.

8" Stainless Cleats

Regal features six 8" stainless steel cleats, which won't rust or break over time.

Stainless Deck Hardware

Regals feature upgraded 316-grade stainless hardware.

Stainless Rub Rail

Regal's stainless rub rail not only looks good but also offers added protection.

Stainless Transom Ladder with Fiberglass Cover

The 3-rung swim platform ladder is recessed beneath a fiberglass hatch, keeping it safely tucked away when not in use.

Transom Trim Switch

There is no need to climb into the boat to adjust the trim when trailering.

Vinyl Ester Barrier Coating

The additional layer of resin coating provides superior protection against hull blistering.

Windshield & Canvas Features

Stainless windshield header.

An anodized aluminum windshield header may be the industry norm, but Regal owners much prefer the standard stainless.

Windshield Wiper

The windshield wipers will keep you cruising in all weather.

Aft Stateroom Features

Convertible twin beds.

Two over-sized twin berths that can zip together to form a king.

Hanging Locker

If a hanging locker in the aft cabin wasn't enough, Regal hanging lockers are lined with cedar.

King Size Bed

The only boat in its class to feature a king size bed.

Cabin Features

Floor locker.

The floor locker is a perfect spot to store your larger items.

Fusion Marine Sound - 2 Cabin Speakers

Two 200 watt Fusion speakers make the cabin sound like a home theater.

Salon Table - Teak

Enjoy a meal in the cabin with AC and all of your favorite guests.

Forward Stateroom Features

Carbon monoxide detector.

Safety is standard on a Regal. Case in point: the cabin carbon monoxide detector.

Convertible Forward Bed

The spacious forward bed features an abundance of space and comfort for longer stays. Raise or lower the foot of the bed with the touch of a button to form a settee.

Galley Features

Hand-crafted cabinetry.

The hand-crafted cabinetry looks stunning as you enter the cabin.

The convenience center features all the amenities you would come to expect, including a full-size microwave oven.

Refrigerator

A 4.2 cubic foot refrigerator will store more than enough for your next boating adventure.

Head Features

Electric head.

You can always expect the latest technology from Regal. Case in point: a standard silent flush electric head instead of vacuflush.

Separate Shower Head

Many cruisers feature a sink spigot that converts to a shower head, on this boat a separate shower head and sink faucet are standard.

Stainless Towel Rack

The amenities of home: a dedicated towel rack to dry your wet towels.

Toilet Paper Holder

Regals feature designated storage for all of your amenities.

Vessel Sink

A vessel sink is just another example of how Regals feature the latest trends and most stylish designs.

Salon Features

Many yachts in this class feature small televisions, the Regal features a full sized 32" LED TV.

Technical & Systems Features

Automatic bilge pump.

The automatic bilge pump takes action before you even realize what is wrong.

Automatic Fire Suppression System

An automatic fire extinguisher is sure to give any boater peace of mind.

Battery Charger

The standard battery charger will keep your starting and house battery fully charged when you have the shore power plugged in.

Dual Dockside Power

Dual 30 amp dockside power connections and a 50 foot cord will keep everything powered.

Integrated Self Bailing Cockpit System

Keep a clean bilge with all your wash down and rain water draining directly overboard.

NMMA, ABYC, USCG & CE Certified

Regal makes sure that it meets the highest standards of safety in the industry.

SeaStar Electric Steering

There is nothing like fingertip control created by the power steering.

Pressurized Water System

A pressurized water system is standard, complete with sinks, water pump, tank, and a filter.

Water Heater

Hot water is a must for your weekend outing and it comes standard on a Regal.

Weather Resistant Deutsch Connectors

On a Regal, you'll find Deutsch connectors for superior protection and durability.

Performance Reports

33 Express Performance Report - Twin Volvo V8 300

33 express performance report - twin volvo v8 350 pdf, 33 express owner's manual, 33 ex-33 xo owners manual 4-2019.

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1986 Nauticat Motorsailer

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New to the market and a rare "find". "Spirit In The Sky"" is a two stateroom , two head, pilot house ketch. She performs well under sail or under power with her low time "bullet proof" Ford Lehman 90 HP diesel. Heavily built for the everyday conditions of the North Sea, she is ready to cruise in complete comfort and safety. Set your course for "the islands" or a leisurely week-end cruise through the Keys.

This NC33 hull number 959 has an all fibreglass deck with teak decking attached with adhesive and screws.

The Nauticat 33 has now been in production for over forty years, but she still continues to surprise and delight all owners, both experienced yachtsmen and those venturing afloat for the very first time. The effortless operation, superb comfort and careful arrangement of interiors, making use of all available space to the best advantage, has created a demand for this boat.

Siltala Yachts made a lasting impact in setting the trend for motorsailers, bringing more and more comfort to family sailing throughout the world. This design is more suited to the yachtsman looking for more versatility than the average motorsailer concept allows. In addition, she has the very popular 4'1" shoal draft.

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The Nauticat 33 has a wonderful interior pilothouse that is ideal for four-season cruising or a winter cruise to the Caribbean. The pilothouse area has panaramic view and full interior controls and instrumentation. What makes the pilothouse so popular is the seating areas with table, all with a great view out for the crew. Imagine eating a casual breakfast in the spacious pilothouse while watching dolphins on the way....this does not happen in most sailboats!  "Spirit In The Sky" has the classic NC-33 layout featuring an aft owners-cabin with in-suite head, fabulous storage and large double size berth. The vee-berth is a nicely sized double with great ventilation and light. Aft of the vee-berth is a second head with shower. The lower dinette also converts to a double berth, and the pilothouse has a single convertible pilot berth.

The linear galley is located opposite the dinette. There is a Force 10 LPG Stove & Oven, an Adler Barbour 12V refrigerator, and a Waeco 12V/110V AC freezer. A stainless steel sink has both hot & cold pressure water. This galley features a lot of storage and is arranged to keep a chef happy! 

Xantrax Dr. Series power inverter charger (2009)

Xantrax Monitor system

(4) x 6V/DC, & (2) 12V/DC batteries, all combined & rewired with fuses, etc (2009)

Kiss wind generator

Victron 2500 watt inverter & 120 amp Converter

30 amp/ 110 Volt shore power

Pilothouse boats are ideal for the navigator. "Spiriy In The Sky" has a spacious chart table that is sized for full size charts. Electronics are layed out above the chart table and at the forward edge. This arrangement allows the helmsan a clear view while staying organized.

Deck-stepped aluminum main and mizzen masts

Aluminum boom vang

Stainless steel wire standing rigging

(2) Anderson #10 one speed winches

(2) Lewmar #30 two speed winches

Dacron main and mizzen sails

Dacron 120% genoa

Profurl roller furling

All running rigging routed to aft helm

Ideal anchor windlass, Bow and aft helm controls

Bimini top with custom made screens

Deck awning w/ drop sides enabling rainwater collection to water tank

(1) 30# Hydrobubble anchor w/ 150' Galvanized chain (sized for 44')

(1) Danforth anchor

(1) Folding Fortress anchor

Solar vents

Horseshoe Bouy

Custom port and starboard boarding ladder

Magma propand BBQ, connected to ship's propane system

Stainless steel dinghy davits

Caribe Inflatable dingy w/ Honda 2 HP outboard

Vetus bow thruster

Ford Lehman Super 90 FWC engine

Racor fuel/water separator

3 blade fixed prop

Hydraulic steering

Reverse cycle A/C & heat

Emergency tiller

Manual and automatic bilge pumps

(3) fire extinguishers

The Nauticat 33 traditional motorsailer has now been, after several modifications, in production for over 45 years.The effortless operation, superb comfort and careful arrangement of interiors have created a demand resulting in over 1290 hulls built to date. This sturdy classic will surely keep on sailing smoothly and steadily for another 45 years.

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Nauticat 33 motorsailer: ‘classic and solidly built’

• Duncan Kent
• June 8, 2021

Duncan Kent looks at this classic and solidly built motorsailer, the Nauticat 33, which promises comfort and reliable passage making

Solid and study, the Nauticat 33 was modelled on a traditional Nordic fishing boat. Credit: David Harding

Product Overview

The Nauticat 33 comes from a generation of yachts intended for sailors who prefer the comfort of helming inside and the advantages of motorsailing to reach your destination on time.

Although her wheelhouse is a veritable cocoon, its huge windows and hatches keep the crew in touch and in control.

Being a ‘double-ender’ with a generous, almost constant beam throughout her length, she is surprisingly roomy, making them popular liveaboard boats with both blue water cruisers working their way around the world and those closer to home just seeking a comfortable, spacious and characterful yacht.

Design history of the Nauticat 33

Nauticats were built by Siltala in Finland for 50 years up to 2018.

When asked by local sailors to build a 10m motorsailer able to cope with the worst ravages of the stormy Baltic, they created the Nauticat 33, its hull closely resembling a traditional Nordic fishing boat.

The MkI boats (pre-1977 with hull numbers 1 to 440) had a long shoal-draft, encapsulated keel and a wooden wheelhouse.

The following 59 retained the latter but had a raised poop deck with a second helm.

In 1979, an all-GRP MkII version was introduced (numbers 500 on), and from 1982 a deeper fin keel and skeg-hung rudder were offered.

In total, some 1,100 were launched over the boat’s 31 years in production.

Below decks

The Nauticat 33s are bestowed with warm hardwoods, creating a cosy feel below.

Rarely were two boats the same as Nauticat were happy to personalise the layout.

At the time, the Nauticat 33 had a larger internal volume than almost any other similarly sized yacht, which was, to many, its primary attraction.

Her beam remains fairly constant for two-thirds of her length, allowing enough room for two spacious cabins and heads.

Wheelhouse entry is via sliding side doors, which makes her vulnerable to breaking waves should you leave one open.

Entering from leeward when heeled isn’t easy either as the narrow side decks leave you leaning out over the rail.

Once inside, though, you are protected from the elements and large windows keep you in touch with the outside.

A spacious wheelhouse makes the Nauticat 33 an attractive choice for all-year-round cruisers. Credit: Nicholas Clegg

The Nauticat 33 has a wheel on the centreline and although her bulwarks rise going forward, they don’t restrict your view ahead.

An eye-level instrument console makes them easy to monitor and the engine controls are to hand.

There are wipers on all forward-facing windows and a clear hatch above for checking mainsail trim. In addition to the helm station, there’s a small table that can double as a cockpit table, surrounded by an L-shaped settee, and a single pilot’s seat opposite.

Beneath the sole is the powerful engine, commonly a 4.1 litre, 90hp Ford Lehman diesel, driving a fixed three-blade prop through a conventional shaft.

Service access is obtained by lifting the sole boards.

Steps down aft lead you into the aft cabin, which has a 2.1m/6ft 10in-long offset double berth and an ensuite head/shower.

Early models had a desk/vanity unit with a sink inside, but this was soon moved into the heads.

The hull sides were often planked and there is an abundance of stowage.

Lockers, shelves and drawers are plentiful in the linear galley. Credit: Nicholas Clegg

Three opening ports provide light and ventilation, but there was no overhead hatch as a means of escape from an engine fire.

Some had them retrofitted, despite creating a trip hazard in the cockpit. A modern ‘flush’ hatch would be ideal.

Stepping down forward from the wheelhouse brings you into the dinette-style saloon.

Early models had transverse settees each side of the table but this was later changed to a U-shaped settee to provide more seating and an optional double berth.

Headroom in the Nauticat 33 is 1.83m/6ft or more and stowage abounds in deep lockers above the seating, and in cavernous bins below.

A 450 litre/88 gallon freshwater tank is located under the cabin sole.

Opposite is a linear galley, comprising a deep sink with drainer, tall fridge and full-size, gimballed cooker/oven. Lockers, shelves and drawers are plentiful.

Moving forward brings you to the main heads/shower, opposite which is a large hanging locker.

The forecabin has two singles or a vee-berth, plus standing headroom without the infill. Again, there is bags of locker stowage above the bunks.

The Nauticat 33 has reassuringly high bulwarks, inspiring confidence when moving around the decks, although they’re a little narrow beside the wheelhouse.

Her foredeck features a large, planked bowsprit keeping the forestay well clear of her substantial ground tackle and bow rollers.

Cleats and fairleads are equally chunky and the chain locker is accessible from on deck.

Moving aft past the wheelhouse you step up onto the raised afterdeck which, in all but the first few boats, has its own wheel and engine controls, plus all the sail control lines and winches.

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Halyards and mainsail reefing lines were generally left at the mast, leaving just the headsail sheets running aft to the poop deck and the mainsheet track within reach on the wheelhouse.

Some had removable benches or fixed seats, others were bare.

Later models had a proper cockpit with moulded GRP seating.

Both mainmast and mizzen are deck-stepped, stoutly engineered, and well stayed.

You need to be quick when close-quarter manoeuvring as her high topsides generate considerable windage.

She accelerates quickly, though, thanks to her big prop, and gives steerage almost instantly, but you need a plan for the prop walk!

She needs a solid Force 4 to really start sailing, but then she’s quicker than she looks.

Helming under sail from the poop deck is a little unnerving, due to the height above the water and the inability to see past the genoa, but the sturdy guardrails offer some reassurance.

The lead of the jib sheets rising up from the deck to the wheelhouse-mounted winches isn’t ideal, though, and you must remember to duck when tacking to avoid the mizzen boom!

Despite her hefty looks she only has a 29% ballast ratio, so isn’t as stiff as you might expect.

An ample beam gives plenty of space down below. Credit: Steve Klietz

When reaching the long-keel version in gusts over 20 knots, she feels a bit tender, despite tracking straight with her helm light and positive.

In these conditions she is better balanced with just her mizzen and jib hoisted.

With the long keel, tacking in light airs requires the headsail to be held aback until her bows are through the wind.

She heaves-to nicely, though, gently bobbing with the wind just forward of the beam.

The fin-keel version is stiffer, tacks quicker and the semi-balanced rudder reduces weather helm.

Off the wind, the drag from her substantial underwater surface area requires all the canvas you can muster.

Helming from the wheelhouse is easy, although you have to venture outside to trim the sheets.

In summary, the Nauticat 33 is an attractive and solid motorsailer that will cruise at around 5 knots.

Her high, bluff bows keep the decks dry and, should the weather turn nasty, there’s always that cosy, warm wheelhouse.

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Owners experiences of the Nauticat 33

S/y darika (1986).

According to her owner, Steve Klietz, Darika is probably the only Nauticat 33 in Southeast Asia.

‘Being a late model, she has the GRP wheelhouse, fin keel, skeg-hung rudder and taller mast. My mizzen has a slightly raised boom to accommodate a custom-made GRP bimini,’ he explained.

‘She has one hanked-on headsail, the other furling, and my mainsail is manually hoisted with one reef that I’ve never used. I can also hoist an asymmetrical spinnaker in lighter winds.

‘ Darika is a great passage-maker. With 15 knots of wind, I can sail at five knots, more in favourable conditions. She also has a Ford Lehman 90hp diesel with which I can comfortably motor at eight knots (hull speed). In a 5-10 knot wind 30° off the bow, with just the main and mizzen up she will motorsail through anything at 7 knots/1500rpm.

‘ Darika has been retrofitted with two 300 litre stainless fuel tanks, giving her a range of 600 miles. Then I can add four 25 litre cans of fuel/water on custom foredeck fittings, plus two more in the engine compartment. She came with 450- litre freshwater tanks and I can carry another 100 litres in cans that can be refilled ashore.

Darika is a later model and has a taller mast. Credit: Steve Klietz

‘Along with a bag of rice and a fishing rod I can carry provisions for a month. I have added insulation and a water-cooled compressor to the under-counter fridge/freezer and ice maker, and I’ve fitted a full-size, front-opening refrigerator where the forward clothes locker was.

‘I have removed the wheelhouse pilot seat and added a bathroom to the rear cabin with toilet, sink and hot shower. Some of the space gained now contains three more house batteries (giving me a total of four 120Ah deep-cycle house batteries) plus solar/wind charging controllers and extra switches and fuses.

‘My engine has a 160A alternator and I have five 120W solar panels, a wind generator, a 40A shore power charger and a 2kW/220V portable Honda generator. Normally, my solar panels run for 12 hours a day here in Thailand and my wind generator runs at night, keeping my batteries fully charged. I rarely start the generator.’

S/Y The Boat of Laughter and Forgetting (HN 1072, 1989)

Bruce, 60, and Shari, 56, Goldman have owned their Nauticat 33 since 2017 and have since fitted a bow thruster, holding tank and lazyjacks, plus renewed the sails, running rigging, anchor and chain, most of the plumbing and gas lines, and changed all the lights to LED.

Previous owners fitted dinghy davits, behind-the-mast mainsail furling, a wind generator and solar panels, and replaced the fuel tank and water hoses.

‘I started sailing in the 1960s with my parents on a 23ft Pearson Ensign and got my own boat, a 30ft Beneteau racer/cruiser, in 1997,’ says Bruce.

‘After 20 years, we wanted a slightly bigger and more cruising-friendly boat. Shari and I frequently day sail with friends and family on Lake St. Clair but we’re now outfitting and planning for summer cruises in the Great Lakes.

‘Even though the owner’s manual states that she sails best in a ‘fresh breeze’, she is surprisingly slippery and will make way in all but the lightest airs. In heavier airs, she’s perfectly fine under jib and jigger, sailing on her lines. The ketch rig allows for an easily handled combination of sails.

Bruce finds mooring difficult when sailing singlehanded. Credit: Bruce and Shari Goldman

‘Although she’s a great boat for two I frequently sail singlehanded. The most difficult part is mooring. All sail controls except the vang are led to the aft helm station. The main and genoa are furling, and the mizzen has lazyjacks. Tacking in light airs can sometimes require a gybe instead or use of the bow thruster, and steering in reverse under power is always an adventure.

‘She’s very comfortable and the layout makes her seem much bigger. She’s airy and bright with four hatches, sizable ports and windows throughout, plus doors on both sides and a sunroof in the pilothouse. She has ample storage and the galley is spacious. We have diesel heating for the early/late season chills and aircon throughout for the summer. If cruising further we would install a bigger fridge/freezer, add a gate and swimming platform at the stern, and improve the aft deck with seating.

‘Nauticat 33s have distinctive ‘little ship’ good looks and are substantially over-built, providing a sense of security. She’s also very comfortable under sail and at anchor.

‘Her only negatives are the hydraulic steering, which gives no feedback, and the headsail sheets running from midship up to winches on the pilothouse roof. Also, other than in the aft cabin, our portlights don’t open.’

S/Y Artemis of Wareham (HN 518, 1979)

Nicholas Clegg, 64, has owned Artemis for the past nine years and still reckons she’s a superb vessel.

He started sailing in dinghies in his youth and then owned a motorboat before buying Artemis .

He now cruises the UK South Coast regularly with friends and is happy to sail single-handed, although he finds manoeuvring into a marina berth tricky due to her high windage.

Artemis is a MkII model with a full cockpit and wheel on the poop deck. Credit: Nicholas Clegg

Just after buying her, Nicholas stripped her interior down to bare bulkheads before installing a new galley, bunks, and wheelhouse seating.

He also fitted a bow thruster, together with new wiring and a modern electrical management system.

‘She’s a compromise between sailing performance (not being able to point too close to the wind), comfortable and spacious accommodation and the ability to motor well in light airs,’ noted Nicholas.

What the experts say about the Nauticat 33

Nick Vass B,Sc B,Ed HND FRINA MCMS DipMarSur YS,

Marine Surveyor www.omega-yachtservices.co.uk

Nauticats hold their prices well and represent good value for money when you consider the vast quantity of fibreglass and hardwood required to build them.

Vessels of this type are rare these days due to massive build costs and availability of teak and mahogany, so investing in and maintaining a Nauticat 33 could be considered quite environmentally friendly.

Fitting a new engine to a Nauticat is often more sensible than refurbishing a lighter constructed yacht that has become worn and tired.

Many of the Nauticat 33s that I have inspected have suffered from osmotic blistering.

I have also found softness and flexibility underfoot on the decks of several, especially around the forward and aft ends of the superstructure.

The Nauticat 33 will cruise at around 5 knots in most conditions. Credit: Duncan Kent

In these cases, the balsa core sandwich stiffening material had absorbed water and begun to decay, causing it to compress and not bounce back when walked upon.

Water enters the core sandwich through the teak decks’ slat screw holes.

Teak decks are expensive to replace so make sure that all the slats are sound, free of movement and rot, and that the caulking between the slats is good to keep the water out.

Also, ensure the windows are not leaking as water ingress can cause massive damage to internal joinery.

Some early 33s had timber superstructure so make sure that it is sound and free from leaks and decay.

Ben Sutcliffe-Davies, Marine Surveyor and full member of the Yacht Brokers Designers & Surveyors Association (YDSA)

www.bensutcliffemarine.co.uk

The Nauticats were certainly in a class of their own, and they do vary quite a bit in terms of fit out, finish and layouts.

I’ve surveyed several that all had a common fault of mast compression; the causes of which can be manifold.

The boats I examined all had a slight lack of suitable support for the loadings; some just had a bulkhead that had suffered from overloading.

The ketch rig makes it easy to handle a combination of sails. Credit: David Harding

Water ingress had caused the bulkhead to start rotting. Two had compressions of over 10mm on deck.

My advice is to look carefully before buying; faults will be obvious if it is raining!

As Nick highlighted, many Nauticat 33’s suffer with osmosis and dry laminate under the waterline so care is needed at survey.

I’ve also looked at many which had soggy decks under the teak finish.

This is not a cheap problem to solve.

Alternatives to consider

High bulwarks make the Fisher 34 a solid cruiser. Credit: David Harding

The popular Fisher 34 was first launched in 1978.

Designers David Freeman and Gordon Wyatt teamed up in 1969 to produce a range of boats that had the seaworthiness of a North Sea fishing boat and the sailing abilities of a long-distance cruising yacht.

The Fishers all had canoe sterns and long keels for directional stability, plus a deep-vee entry and pronounced sheer with high, flared bows and deep bulwarks to keep the waves out.

Renowned for their build quality, Fishers are all hand-laminated and incorporate a long keel with encapsulated cast iron ballast.

Hulls are solid GRP, while the deck is a balsa sandwich.

Bulkheads are laminated to the hull and deck, and the raised bulwarks are part of the deck moulding, topped off with 25mm-thick teak capping.

The deck/hull join is through-bolted and then laminated over for strength and water tightness.

The Fisher 34 has a traditional, cosy wheelhouse from which the vessel may be steered under power or sail, the latter made possible thanks to a large transparent sliding hatch in the wheelhouse roof.

As standard she was ketch rigged, but a sloop option was available with double doors opening aft into the cockpit.

She has a generous sail plan that, given a good Force 4 breeze, allows her to be sailed quite competently.

When the going gets rough and making way to windward is mandatory, however, she also boasts a powerful 75hp Yanmar diesel engine driving a large fixed 3-blade prop via a conventional shaft.

Below, they were fitted out to a high standard with oodles of lovely warm wood in the cabin and wheelhouse.

No space was wasted, with locker and stowage fitted into every nook and cranny.

Every Fisher was built to order, so a degree of customising will be apparent between boats.

The 34 can sleep up to six comfortably with a double forecabin, and double aft quarter cabin set under the wheelhouse and a double berth in the saloon.

Over 100 were launched in three models, the final MkIII being launched by builders, Northshore, in 1995.

Colvic Watson 34.5

The largest of these renowned Colvic Watson motorsailers, the 34.5 is a canoe-sterned, long-keeled ketch loosely derived from one of Watson’s lifeboat designs.

The hulls were moulded by the prolific Colvic yard on the UK east coast and the large majority were fitted out by their owners, so the finish quality can vary considerably.

Her decks have high bulwarks and a sturdy teak-capped handrail all round.

Ground tackle is usually substantial, with a massive windlass and samson post on the foredeck.

Unlike the Fisher, she has no cockpit or outside steering position, but this is rarely a problem with this type of vessel.

A few boats had fitted seating on the poop deck for relaxing outside at anchor.

Although not dissimilar in displacement terms to the Fisher 34, she has another 2ft of beam so her internal volume is extremely generous.

All featured a cosy wheelhouse with a raked screen, coffee table, wheel steering and chart shelf.

Layouts varied, but most had a spacious double cabin aft, a well-equipped galley, dinette-style saloon, and a twin or double-bunked forecabin.

Quite often they were cutter rigged with a long bowsprit plank, increasing her sail area and sail plan flexibility for ocean passages.

They certainly aren’t the quickest under sail, due mainly to their considerable wetted surface and heavy displacement, and neither are they very close-winded.

Her barn door-style rudder also results in a good deal of weather helm.

But her ample beam adds considerable form stability and stiffness under sail, and she loves gentle motorsailing to windward with her large diesel humming quietly at little more than tickover revs.

Beneteau Evasion 34

A masthead sloop/cutter rig sail plan came as standard on the Beneteau Evasion 34. Credit: David Harding

Launched in 1984, the 34 was the most popular Evasion built and was lighter and roomier than the earlier Evasion 32.

For a motorsailer she had a fairly performance-orientated hull shape with a long fin keel (or centreboard) and a skeg-hung rudder.

She has a good size cockpit with a full depth locker.

As with most wheelhouse motorsailers the decks are on the narrow side, but access is secure thanks to the high guard wires and well-placed grabrails.

There’s also plenty of clear flat areas for lounging at anchor and enough room on the foredeck for handling the substantial ground tackle.

Anchoring is easy with stout twin bow rollers, windlass, and deep chain locker.

Though not built for speed, her masthead sloop or cutter rig sail plan was large enough to provide an acceptable sailing performance, particularly as she was comparatively light for a motorsailer.

Plus, her 50hp diesel engine and shaft-driven, 3-blade fixed prop ensured she could be motored against a foul tide with ease, and over a good range thanks to her 200-litre fuel tank.

Down below, she is spacious and practical, with her extended wheelhouse containing a well-equipped galley, dinette that seats six and converts into a useful double berth, and an inside helming position with an aft-facing chart table.

Headroom is a generous 1.90m/6ft 3in.

Steps down from the wheelhouse lead to three cosy double cabins and a single heads with shower and wet locker forward.

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The 1983 Nauticat 33 is currently available for sale in Vallejo California. This boat has a price of $89,000. and is listed with sales professional Tom Mowbray out of our Alameda, CA office and be reached by calling 510-227-2100. Our team at Seattle Yachts is here to help you find the right boat for your needs, budget, and style. We have access to boats off the market that will never be seen online, so contact us today with your interest.

Price: $89,000

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This listing has sold. To check if it, or a sistership, has come back on the market, please call us.

Stoutly built with an all-weather pilothouse that can be opened up as weather permits by sliding open two sliding companionway doors and overhead hatch. She has two steering stations, two heads, two staterooms, a delightful galley and dining saloon that makes into a third double bed, an 85 HP Diesel engine with under 600 hours, AutoPilot, VHF Radio, GPS, Depth Finder. Diesel Heater, 12V Refrigeration and roller furling genoa. Her shallow draft make her a great choice for long and short-range cruising in all climates - or simply to enjoy the bay in style and comfort 365 days a year.

Full Description

PILOT HOUSE:

The Pilothouse is the center of activity on all Nauticat Yachts. This bright and airy space is finished in rich teak. The pilothouse provides a 360 degree range of visibility. The inside steering position provides protection from the elements. A full second helm is located outside aft of the pilothouse. Full instrumentation is located at the inside helm, compass, depthsounder, speed and distance log and chart plotter. There is an extra large chart table by the helms station. Ventilation is provided by a large, sliding hatch over the helm and by large, sliding doors port and starboard. Settee to port with port fold-down teak table and a single seat to starboard makes this a delightful area to entertain or relax.

MAIN SALOON AND GALLEY:

The galley is down below to starboard, forward of the pilothouse. It has a large U-shaped dinette to port that seats up to 6 and converts to large double berth with large a amount of storage below. All cabinetry is teak, and includes a stylish cocktail cabinet and bottle rack.

The cooking line runs fore and aft with ample storage cabinets that provide ample space for dishes, provisions, and on-board cooking utensils. The galley features a 12V front opening refrigerator/freezer, propane stove with oven, and S/S sink. Hot water is provided by 110V AC or engine.

ELECTRONICS:

• Depth Sounder
• Wind Speed and Direction
• Log Speedometer
• Nav Center 
• Autopilot GPS

HULL AND DECKS:

Decks are laid teak over fiberglass and are in very good condition. Trim is also teak. Hull and Decks are solid fiber glass

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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Office: 510-227-2100

Mobile: 415-497-3366

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British designer Kelly Hoppen styled the interior of the first hull and has also created three designs for future owners to choose from. Described as “sophisticated and luxurious,” the open-plan living quarters offer sweeping, panoramic views, and multiple areas for entertaining. The main deck is adorned with a salon, a galley, a dining area, and a plush owner’s suite with a private terrace, while the lower deck is outfitted with five en suite staterooms and cabins for three crew.

The pilothouse isn’t the only singular feature on the 82, either. Pearl says the yacht is the only one of such a size to have a garage large enough to hold a Williams 395, a Sea-Doo Jet Ski, and other equipment. It is also the only one in its class to offer two aft deck configurations (Riviera or Veranda) to cater to different seafarers. Other highlights of the model include a foredeck lounge with large sun pads and a luxe flybridge with a dining table, wet bar, sun pad, and hot tub.

As for grunt, the yacht can be equipped with two MAN engines rated at 1,650, 1,800, or 2,000 horses. It has an estimated top speed of 33 knots and a cruising range of 287 nautical miles.

A true boutique builder, Pearl produces only a limited number of vessels annually to ensure quality and exclusivity. The 82 is one of four models in the lineup, alongside a 62, 72 , and 95 . The first 82 will debut at the upcoming Cannes Yachting Festival.

The Cannes Yachting Festival will take place in the sparkling Bay of Cannes from September 10 to 15. See you there.

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The most fabulous yachts to charter this summer

There are an estimated 6,000 superyachts — vessels that are more than 100 feet long — at sea in 2024

As summer reaches its peak across the Northern Hemisphere, it’s hard to imagine a better way of spending a vacation than channeling your inner ship captain and sailing across the ocean.

In recent years, yacht companies have reported a boom in sales — far from the decline that many in the industry feared, due to both the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic realities of the Russia-Ukraine War.

“I spent my days [in 2020] doing worst-case scenarios and drawing up the budgets to go with them,” Giovanna Vitelli, chairwoman of Azimut|Benetti, the world’s largest yacht manufacturer, told the Economist in 2023.

Instead, her company reported a 23% growth in production value in 2023 —a reality that is not unique to just one yacht manufacturer. The luxury yacht market is expected to grow in value from $7.67 billion in 2023 to $17.33 billion by 2032, according to a recent report from Fortune Business Insights .

Analysts attribute the ships’ rise in popularity to the increasing number of extremely wealthy individuals . Yachts have long been considered a status symbol — a reality that has only increased as wealth becomes concentrated in the hands of a small group of high status individuals .

There are an estimated 6,000 superyachts —vessels that are more than 100 feet long — at sea as of this year. This is nearly quadruple the number of yachts seen in the ocean just three decades ago, according to Bloomberg .

Aside from an increase in popularity, the yacht industry has seen other changes in recent years. Increasingly, those in the market for a luxury ship are turning to alternate means of powering their vessels, as critics point to the excess emissions traditional yachts produce simply for recreational use.

In their 2024 report, Fortune Business Insights highlighted the growing trend of electrification as a significant area of growth in the coming years.

“A tough regulatory environment for traditional yachts and rising fuel prices will pave the way for the solid growth of electric yachts in the future,” the report reads. “Huge investments from various manufacturers and government support measures will accelerate the demand for electric yachts.”

Read on to learn more about the most luxurious yachts available for chartering in 2024.

Carinthia VII

Originally constructed in 2002, the award-winning Carinthia VII was recently remodeled and reimagined specifically for private charters. The 319-foot ship spans six decks and can accommodate up to 12 guests in eight staterooms. Among the ship’s amenities are two bars, a fully equipped gym and an outdoor projection screen that allows for an “immersive cinematic experience like no other.” The cost of chartering the Carinthia VII is $1,525,700 during both the winter and summer seasons.

The Lady S yacht boasts a number of exciting water toys, including jet skis, water skis, wakeboards and kayaks for athletic guests on the 305-foot ship. For those who prefer more indoor-oriented activities, however, you can also catch a film on the ship’s IMAX Dolby cinema — the first of its kind on any yacht in the world. Accommodating 12 guests, in seven cabins, the cost of chartering the Lady S begins at $1,743,328 a week.

The interior of the Ahpo yacht seems more reminiscent of a luxury hotel than a simple ship. Accommodating 16 guests and 36 crew members, the vessel features a full-size gym, a winter garden and a spa complete with a Himalayan salt sauna. The 378-foot long yacht was first manufactured in 2021 by the German shipyard Lürssen. Excited sailors can charter the Ahpo from superyacht broker Edmiston, beginning at $2,833,376 a week.

500EXP Para Bellum

This 154-foot-long yacht can accommodate up to 12 travelers in its six cabins, along with up to 10 crew members. The ship was specially designed to enable “guests a 360-degree experience and relationship with the sea” through its unique stern and sundeck that allow travelers to safely stand “almost at sea level,” according to its Italian manufacturer San Lorenzo . Interested travelers can rent the ship for $359,609 a week.

The Renaissance

The Renaissance lives up to its grandiose name by going beyond traditional private yachts and bridging the gap between a personal vehicle and a full-on cruise ship. The 367-foot long ship features five decks and can accommodate 36 guests in 19 cabins. The Renaissance’s amenities include a 19-seat movie theater, a sushi-bar, and a full spa deck featuring a wellness area, plunge pools and a hair salon. The cost of chartering the ship from Burgess Yachts ranges from $3,269,280 to $3,814,160 a week.