The Nauticat 33 is a 33’1” monohull motorsailer designed by Wilho Aarnipalo. She was built by Nauticat Yachts (Finland) and made of monolithic fiberglass / polyester. This yacht was produced between 1967 and 1997 with about 1500 hulls completed.
The Nauticat 33 was the design which propelled Nauticat into mass production boat building. Proving to be immensely popular around the world the model had a production run spanning almost 20 years before making way for the new Nauticat 331. Offering a huge amount of living space for a vessel of just 10 meters in length the design found favour with cruisers and liveaboards alike.
CONSTRUCTION
Built in the early days of GRP mass production boat building. Nauticat 33’s were constructed when builders used substantially more material in the lay-up of the hull and deck mouldings than they do now. This heavy lay-up created very resilient finished mouldings which have withstood the rigours of use extremely well and have a long service life ahead of them. Combined with the hull the shape of the deck and wheelhouse moulding completed that un-mistakable Nauticat silhouette.
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
| LOA | 10.08 m | 33’2” |
| LWL | 8.60 m | 28’3” |
| Beam | 3.38 m | 10’8” |
| Draft | 1.89 m | |
| Freeboard, fore | 1.50 m | 4’11” |
| Freeboard, aft | 1.40 m | 4’7” |
| Displacement | 7.7 t | 17,000 lbs |
| Headroom | ||
| – Fore and aft cabin | 1.75 – 1.80 m | 5’9”- 5’11” |
| – Pilothouse and saloon | 1.80 – 1.85 m | 5’11”- 6’1” |
| Ballast, approx.. | 2.3 t | 5,000 lbs |
| Fresh water capacity | 450 l | 99 imp. gall |
| Fuel capacity | ||
| – Engine | 300 l | 66 imp. gall |
| – Domestic heating | 300 l | 66 imp. gall |
| Height above waterline, approx.. | 14.3 m | 46’11” |
| Speed under power, approx.. | 8 knots | |
| Cruising range | 300 nm | |
| SAILS | ||
| Main | 20.3 m2 | 218 sq. ft |
| Mizzen | 8.8 m2 | 95 sq. ft |
| Genoa | 25.9 m2 | 329 sq. ft |
| Storm jib | 8.0 m2 | 86 sq. ft |
HULL
All hand layup GRP construction using alternate layers of mat and woven roving. Scantlings as approved by Lloyd’s Register of Shipping. Longitudinal stringers and transverse floor members in appropriate areas. All structural bulkheads are teak faced marine plywood, securely bonded to the hull. Engine bed in GRP construction with steel plates. The internal iron/lead ballast is heavily fibreglassed into the hull.
DECK and SUPERSTRUCTURE
The deck and superstructure are of 100% hand layup GRP construction. Decks with ansti-slip teak finish. All exterior trim, including handrails and the overhead hatch are of teak/ All windows are of toughened safetyglass suspended in alloy frames. Stanless steel stanchions with teak rails. Boarding gates port and starboard. Four heavy duty mooring cleats and four heavy duty chocks plus stainless steel stemhead fitting. Bowsprit in stainless steel and teak planking. Caprail of teak. Anchor well on foredeck.
ENGINE
The standard engine is a Ford Lehman 2722 four-cylinder diesel developing 90 HP at 2600 RPM. The Borg-Warner CR-71 hydraulic gear box provides 2.1:1 reduction. Engine is fresh water cooled, and the exhaust system is of water jacket lift type. The fully accessible engine compartment is beneath the wheelhouse sole, and is comprehensively insulated. Single lever Morse engine controls at both stations. The acid-proof propeller shaft swings at 22” X 16” LH bronze propeller through heavy duty bronze bushings complete with lubrication system. Two fuel tanks combined contain 600 litres, although the portside tank has been isolated from the engine and is only used for the internal Ebersbacher heating system, leaving 300 litres available for propulsion. Each tank lies either side of the engine room, properly vented, with side deck fills. A cruising range of approximately 300 NM is provided (with additional safety margin).
PLUMBING
All through hull fitttings below the waterline supplied with seacocks. Fresh water capacity of 450 litres, includes a plastic tank (with filter) beneath the main sole with large inspection/clean out port and fill from deck. A pressure water system supplies both the galley and the toilet. Tubing in PVC. Twin stainless steel sinks in the galley, basin and shower in the toilet. A telephone type shower is fitted in the forward heads. The toilets are supplied with marine pump type heads. Automatic, electric bilge and manual bilge pump.
STEERING
Dual steering stations, one in wheelhouse and one on the aft deck, employ the widely known Capilano hydraulic system. Turnover rate of the inner wheel adjustable 3-6 turns from lock to lock and all fittings are fully accessible for inspection or occasional service. Rudder of fibreglass, rudder stock of acid proof steel. Emergency steering by way of a tiller connected directly to the rudder stock. A bowthruster (Vetus) is installed to assist steering management in close quarters and is operable from the wheelhouse and the aft deck pilot position.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ship’s service power is by way of 12 V DC system employing 2 X 140 Ah (C5) heavy duty gel batteries. A master switches are fitted for separate start and service battery systems, with the capability to link both batteries if required. The charging system employs a 12V/70 alternator with twin belts and a relay for parallel connection during engine running. Trip switches replace fuses on ‘light’ diodes. LED bulbs provide low consumption lighting throughout the yacht and, all wiring is properly harnessed and bundled. Navigation lights are to international standards.
SPARS AND RIGGING
Selden anodized aluminium spars, with internal halyards. Stainless steel wire with rope tails. The spars are soundproof. Boom equipped with sprung boom-vang. Masts are deck stepped; standing rigging 1 X 19 S/S with swaged eye terminals. Standard reefing on main. Flag halyards.
Main mast halyard winches:
- 2 X Andersen 10, 2-speed
Standing rigging:
- Main mast 1 X 19, 5-6mm diameter, stainless steel wire
- Mizzen mast 1 X 19, 5-6mm diameter, stainless steel wire
Running rigging:
- Internal halyards odf stainless steel 7 X 19, with ropetails
- Sheets of rope, 12 and 14mm diameter
Sheet winches:
- Fore sail 2 X Lewmar 30
Chain plates and turnbuckles are of acid-proof steel
INTERIOR
The interior joinery is of satin varnished teak, fitted to highest yacht building standards. Countertops in the galley and toilet compartment are of low maintenance durable laminates. Upholstery and curtains throughout. Teak and holly soles, removable carpeting in wheelhouse. Floor drain in toilet floor of mosaic tiles. Great importance is places on access to storage areas and provision for liveaboard convenience.
FORECABIN
Two comfortable berths with large aluminium framed opening hatch overhead. Reading lights and shelves above berths. Storage under berths. Privacy is provided by a door.
HEAD/TOILET
The head compartment is located by the forward cabin and contains a marine pump type head, a large sink, wall shower and vanity with pressure water and ample storage for linens and toilet gear. Inside the door is a shower curtain mounted on an aluminium rail. Ceiling light, 12V outlet. Storage beneath and behind the basin. One dorade vent. Outside the head compartment is a large hanging locker.
MAIN SALOON
A large dinette for up to six persons is convertible to a generous double berth. Surrounding cabinetry includes a bar locker, bottle rack, mirror and bookshelf. Large stowage compartments under seats.
GALLEY
The galley opposite the main saloon features a three-burner propane stove with oven (gimballed), and flame gaurds, double stainless steels sinks with flush fitting counter filler. Gas lines are made of copper tubing with shut off valve under the sink unit. Full-length storage cabinets provide ample space for crockery, pans, provisions, and utensils. 12V compressor driven top loading 100 litre refrigerator. Glass shelf, cutting board, drawer for cutlery, trash pail. Hatch and dorade provide light and ventilation to this area.
PILOTHOUSE
The distinguishing pilothouse/wheelhouse provides visibility in all directions through the aluminium framed safety glass. The pilothouse features a steering position with full instrumentation, compass, depth sounder etc. The extra-large chart table with storage below provides an excellent space to navigate. The engine controls are at the helmsman’s fingertips. All instruments and the master switchboard are illuminated for night use. Overhead lights as well as chart light are installed, as well as windscreen wipers. Ventilation is provided by a large sliding sunroof, and there are sling port and starboard pilothouse doors. Additional storage is available below the comfortable banquette seating. With a folding table makes this the pilothouse a delightful entertainment area.
AFT STATEROOM
The private aft stateroom is a unique feature of the Nauticat 33. Complete privacy is afforded with a large double berth and teak panelling throughout. Generous storage space is found below the berth. A separate wash hand basin and numerous lockers are included. This area also has a separate second toilet and hanging space for wet weather gear.
EQUIPMENT
| Anchors and warps | 1 X 25kg Rocna Vulcan with 1 X 50 metres 10 mm chain, 1 X 16kg CQR anchor , 1 X 7kg Danforth aft anchor with 10 metres 10 mm chain, 2 X 30 metres polypropylene warps |
| Anchor box | One forward, aft anchor fitted on handrail in stern, locker in sidedeck for gas bottle |
| Bar locker | In saloon with rack for bottles etc. |
| Batteries | 2 X 140 Ah/12V |
| Bilge pump | Automatic electric bilge pump, 1,500 GPH
Manual bilge pump in pilothouse |
| Mooring cleats | 2 forward, 2 aft |
| Compass | Sunto D110 (pilothouse), Plastimo Olympic 100 (aft deck) |
| Depth sounder | Raymarine Smart Transducer DST800 |
| Electric outlet | 12V in toilets, saloon, pilothouse, cabins and aft deck |
| Emergency steering | Direct to rudder stock |
| Fenders | 6 lozenge fenders, 4 balloon fenders |
| Fire extinguishers | 1 X Water, 3 X CO2 (check sizes) |
| Heads | One forward, one aft, marine pump type |
| Horn | Electric marine horn |
| Instruments | 1 tachometer
1 engine oil pressure gauge 1 gear box oil pressure gauge 1 engine temperature gauge 1 engine hour meter, rev counter 1 ampere meter 1 voltmeter 2 fuel gauges 1 Carbon monoxide monitor 1 Raymarine wind speed/angle display 1 Raymarine i70 multifunction display, includes depth |
| Switch board | 1 ignition switch
1 signal horn switch 3 windscreen wiper switches 1 warning light for charging Warning signals for engine malfunction (oil pressure and temperature) 1 freshwater pump switch Navigation and anchor light switches Illuminated switchboard texts with light |
| Lifebuoys | 2 horseshoe type, Dan buoy, throwing line |
| Lights | Navigation, steaming and anchor lights according to international rules
Flood lights on main and mizzen masts Chart light in pilothouse Lights in all cabins, reading lights at berths Indirect lights in galley and saloon |
| Navigation | Raymarine AXIOM chart plotter |
| Mooring warps | 4 X 15 metre |
| Navigation table | In pilothouse, storage space for charts |
| Refrigeration | 12V electric compressor driven top loading, 100 litre |
| Liferails | Stainless steel stanchions with teak railing. Gates port and starboard |
| Sink | Double stainless steel sink in galley |
| Stem fitting | Stainless steel with roller |
| Water pressure system | Pressured water in galley and toilets |
| Shower | Shower and washbasin in forward toilet |
| Ventilation | Pilothouse – large sliding hatch and sliding doors
Galley and forward cabin – adjustable hatches Aft cabin – opening ports Toilet and saloon – Dorade vents |
| Windscreen wipers | 3 on front windows |
| Cooker | Propane/Butane gas stove with 3 burners, oven, grill and flame guards |