1989 Nauticat 33 MKII

The Nauticat 33 MkII Old Possum is a classic Finnish-built motorsailer, admired for her exceptional build quality, seakindly performance, and timeless design. Designed for serious cruising, she features a heavy-displacement GRP hull, full keel, and ketch rig, delivering excellent stability and reassuring handling in all conditions.A defining feature of the Nauticat 33 is her enclosed wheelhouse, providing comfortable, protected steering and living space whatever the weather. Powered by a robust Ford Lehman diesel engine, Old Possum offers dependable motoring, impressive range, and true cruising autonomy, supported by generous fuel and water capacities.Below decks, there is sleeping for 6/7 with twin heads, offering comfortable accommodation for extended cruising or liveaboard use. With her proven offshore pedigree and enduring appeal, Old Possum is an ideal choice for sailors seeking comfort, safety, and confidence at sea.MechanicalFord Lehman 2722 90 hpFresh water cooledApproximately 3500 hoursShaft drive3 bladed fixed propellorRopecutter - blade typeBorg Warner CR-17 hydraulic gearbox.Morse Engine ControlsLewmar 5kw 82kgf Bow ThrusterCapilano Hydraulic steering system2 Steel fuel tanks Electrical2 x 12 v batteries - 2025Pro Charge ultra battery charger240-volt shore power system Ring main system with 10 sockets. NavigationChartplotter - Navman Tracker 5600Auto Pilot - Raymarine i SeriesWind  - ClipperDepth - Stowe NavsounderVHF - Icom IC-M56Compass - Suunto D110Clock and barometerExternal helmAuto Pilot - Raymarine i SeriesDepth - Stowe Navsounder  Sails, Spars and RiggingKetch rigKemp aluminium masts asnd sparsStanding rigging - approximately 12 years oldInmast Easy Reef furlingFurling headsailTraveller on coachroofRigging checked 2025SailsMain - 2022Genoa - 2023 Mizzen - Fully battened Interior & Domestic7 berths in 2 cabins plus lower saloon2 x heads one with shower one with holding tankHot and cold pressurised water systemWebasto Airtop 3500 4 Cabin Heater - serviced 2025Teak joinery throughoutAll new upholstery in 2022.Forward cabin double berth with infillSaloon converts into double berthWheelhouse converts to single berthAfter Cabin double berth with vanity unit.Forward Heads Jabsco Marine toilet plus sink and showerAft Heads electric flush with holding tankLinear galley with oven grill and 3 ring burner - MobilifeFridge - refurbished and new compressor 2023New fridge unit 2022 ?Hot water via engine heat exchange - new anode 2025Electric water heater via shore power. Wheelhouse with seating and lowering tablePort and Starboard sliding doorsLarge sliding sunroof. DeckWheel steeringTeak deckMK II version with bowspritVetus electric windlass2 x CQR anchors with 30m chainChain lockerSide GatesMidships cleatsStowage lockers/benches on aft deckTeak hand and toe railsBoarding ladders2 x Pontos Trimmer 40 ST coachroof winches2 x mast winches  SafetyElectric and manual bilge pumpsRadar reflector CanvasRear deck dodgersMizzen sail cover MiscellaneousRe-gelled below water line - 2023Antifouled and anodes 2025 DocumentationBills of Sale from 1999 - showing 5 years clear titleHMRC letter evidencing VAT statusMarine letter confirming UK location on Dec 31st 2020Part One Registration MeasurementsLOA: 10.1 mLWL: 8.6 mBeam: 3.25 mDraft: 1.79mMax Bridge Clearance: 14.4 mDisplacement: 7700 kgFuel Tanks Cap.: 600 LFresh Water Tanks Cap.: 400 LHolding Capacity: 45 L