1976 Peterson Contention 33
Specifications
Equipment & Extras
- Beam
- 3.05 metres
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Hull
- GRP
- Keel
- Fin Keel
- Year
- 1976
- Engine
- 1 x Yanmar 3YM30
- Category
- Used sail boat for sale
- Location
- Swansea, United Kingdom
- Make/model
- Contention 33
- Length overall
- 10.06 metres
- Tax / VAT status
- Paid / Included
- 12v cockpit fittings
- 2 Cockpit mounted compasses
- 8 Fenders
- Boathook
- Warps
- Boarding ladder
- Stainless pulpit & pushpit
- Danforth Anchor, chain & warp
- Mightysilk Tiller extension
- Lewmar hatches
- VHF: Standard Horizon GX1500E with Cockpit Mic (2009)
- GPS Standard Horizon CP300 (2009)
- GPS Garmin 45
- Raytheon ST60: Wind/close hauled, Echo sounder, Speed, Log
- Manual bilge pump
- Stainless steel shaft - 2009
- Fuel tank capacity: 120ltrs
- Water capacity 25 ltrs
- 2 x 12v 90 Amp batteries charged by engine
- Shore power
- Vetus 3 way battery switching
- Electrical control panel
- Main sail
- Genoa
- Lazy Jacks
- Spinnaker pole
- Furlex selden jib furling reefing system
- Dyneema Halyards
- Spinlock power clutches
- Mainsail cover
- Lewmar: 4 Halyard No16 Two Speed winches
- Lewmar: 2 Sheet 44/48 Three speed winches
Description
Remarks :A classic 1976 Contention 33, offering solid construction and practical accommodation for up to five. Enjoy a comfortable saloon with twin settee berths, a functional galley, forward V-berth, quarter berth, and heads. Her masthead sloop rig and reliable inboard diesel make her ready for enjoyable coastal cruising.Serviced 2025Anode changed 2025Antifouled 2025
Accommodation :Saloon The saloon is bright and welcoming, offering a comfortable central living space with ample headroom for a yacht of this size. Twin settee berths run along either side with a central drop-leaf table, ideal for dining or relaxing onboard. Storage is provided via lockers and shelving, making the space practical for extended cruising. Galley The galley is conveniently located adjacent to the companionway, providing a safe and functional cooking area at sea. Equipped with a gas hob and oven, stainless steel sink with manual water supply, and ample storage for provisions and utensils. A cool box is also fitted for food storage. Heads The separate heads compartment includes a marine toilet and wash basin, offering privacy and practicality. Storage for toiletries is provided, along with adequate ventilation. Forward Cabin Located in the bow, the forward cabin features a V-berth arrangement, comfortably sleeping two adults. Storage is available beneath the berths and within side shelves, making it suitable for overnight or extended stays onboard. Quarter Berth A generous quarter berth is situated aft, providing an additional single sleeping space. This area is ideal for guests or crew and can also be used for extra storage when not in use.
Inventory :Deck Equipment 12v cockpit fittings2 Cockpit mounted compasses8 FendersBoathookWarpsBoarding ladderStainless pulpit & pushpitDanforth Anchor, chain & warpMightysilk Tiller extensionLewmar hatchesNavigation Equipment VHF: Standard Horizon GX1500E with Cockpit Mic (2009)GPS Standard Horizon CP300 (2009)GPS Garmin 45Raytheon ST60: Wind/close hauled, Echo sounder, Speed, LogSafety Equipment Manual bilge pump
Mechanical :Hull Design: Doug Peterson Registration: British RegistryHull: GRP with Fin Lead keel, gelcoat finish, Hull epoxiedMechanics Yanmar 3YM30 (30 Hp) - 2010Stainless steel shaft - 2009Serviced 2025Anode changed 2025Antifouled 2025Approx 50 hours TankageFuel tank capacity: 120ltrsWater capacity 25 ltrsElectrical 2 x 12v 90 Amp batteries charged by engineShore powerVetus 3 way battery switchingElectrical control panelSails / Rigging Main GenoaLazy JacksSpinnaker poleFurlex selden jib furling reefing systemDyneema HalyardsSpinlock power clutchesMainsail coverWinches Lewmar: 4 Halyard No16 Two SpeedLewmar: 2 Sheet 44/48 Three speed
Change History
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