1971 Contest 33
Specifications
Equipment & Extras
- Beam
- 3.05 metres
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Hull
- GRP
- Keel
- Fin Keel
- Year
- 1971
- Price
- £6,000 GBP
- Engine
- 1 x Volvo Penta
- Category
- Used sail boat for sale
- Location
- Milford Haven, United Kingdom
- Make/model
- Contest 33
- Displacement
- 5,300 kg
- Length overall
- 9.75 metres
- Length waterline
- 9.14 metres
- Tax / VAT status
- Paid / Included
- Sleeps 6 in 2 cabins
- Upholstery replaced in 2016
- V berth with infill and storage
- Memory foam mattress
- Jabsco marine toilet
- Sliding washbasin
- Pumped cold water
- 3 x Berths (One double, one single)
- Removable table, drop leaf - height adjustable
- Chart table
- Quarter berth
- Storage lockers
- Stainless steel sink
- Fridge
- Removable spirit stove
- B&G T7 Touchscreen chartplotter (Cockpit mounted)
- Standard Horizon DSC VHF
- Cockpit cushions - 2016
- Sprayhood - 2016
- Stackpack - 2016
- Hatch covers - 2016
- Electric anchor windlass
- Stainless steel wheel (removable)
- Stainless steel pulpit
- Stanchions & guard wires
- Stainless steel boarding ladder
- Stainless steel bathing platform / step
- Anchor
- Chain
- Warps
- Fenders
- Shaft drive
- Single level control
- Serviced 2024
- 15 Gallon Diesel tank
- 30 Gallon Water tank
- Watertank replaced with new pipework in 2018
- Standing Rigging replaced in 2018
- Running Rigging replaced in 2018
- Adjustable backstay
- 2 x Lewmar sheet winches
- 2 x Lewmar halyard winches
- Reef winch
- Slab reefing
- Sails recut in 2017
- Fully rewired in 2016 with new fuse board
- New batteries 2016
- LED lights throughout
- Hull gelshield 2011
Description
Remarks :Contest 33 - Wanderbird - REQUIRES REPLACEMENT ENGINESOLD AS A PROJECT BOAT"Fast & seaworthy cruising yacht, with excellent performance and a comfortable 6 berth interior" is exactly how Contest advertised this boat. We couldn't agree more. If you are in the market for a family cruising boat, tastefully upgraded, which won't break the bank then look no further. Waderbird received a light high quality refurbishment in 2016, which pushes her to the top of her game. Standing rigging 2018, Resprayed 2016, Sails recut 2017 with many many other improvements made making this one to stand out. She is currently ashore after being cruised as a family for the season by her current owners.Viewing is highly recommeneded to see just how smart this boat is. Take a look at our full walkthrough tour video for a feel of this boat, and video viewings are available if viewing is difficult. She is lay in Milford Marina, Pembrokeshire. Yachts.co Milford Haven, contactable on 01646 278270 or WhatsApp 07709 095683.
Accommodation :Sleeps 6 in 2 cabinsUpholstry replaced in 2016Forward Cabin:V berth with infill and storageMemory foam matressHeads:Jabsco marine toiletSliding washbasinPumped cold waterSaloon:3 x Berths. One double, one single. Removable table, drop leaf - height adjustableChart tableQuarter berth behindStorage lockersGalley:Stainless steel sinkPumped cold waterFridgeRemovable spirit stove
Inventory :B&G T7 Touchscreen chartplotter (Cockpit mounted)Standard Horizion DSC VHFCockpit cushions - 2016Sprayhood - 2016Stackpack - 2016Hatch covers - 2016Electric anchor windlassStainless steel wheel (removable)Stainless steel pulpit, stanchions & guard wiresStainless steel boarding ladderStainless steel bathing platform / stepAnchorChain WarpsFenders
Mechanical :REQUIRES REPLACEMENT ENGINEShaft drive, on a single level control. Serviced 2024.15 Gallon Diesel tank30 Gallon Water tankWatertank was replaced with new pipework in 2018Standing Rigging replaced in 2018 Running Rigging replaced in 2018Adjustable backstay2 x Lewmar sheet winches2 x Lewmar halyard winchesReef winchSlab reefing StackpackSails recut in 2017Fully rewired in 2016 with new fuse boardNew batteries 2016LED lights throughoutHull gelshield 2011
Change History
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