Colvic Countess 33 Centre Cockpit
Comfortable cruising
- Boat REF# · 325456
- Length · 32'10"
- Year · 1991
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Bilge
- Sleeping berths · 6
- Engine · 1 x diesel 50hp, Perkins M50 (1991)
- Lying · Essex
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Extra Details
| Designer | Ian Anderson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Colvic |
| Lying | Essex |
| Fuel capacity | 22.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 22.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 50hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Perkins M50 (1991) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 3 bladed fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 0.4 USG /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 7 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Engine serviced, including; Oil and filter, fuel filters x 3 and impeller (August 2023)
New Fuel lift pump fitted (August 2023)
New fuel line, raw water intake hose (2023)
New sound proofing (2023)
3 x new leisure batteries (2023)
New LED cabin lights (2023)
Gearbox oil changed (2021)
New cutlass bearing (2023)
New shorepower socket (2023)
Sterling intelligent battery charging system
Dimensions
| Length | 32'10" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 27'11" |
| Beam | 11'8" |
| Draft Min | 4'6" |
| Draft Max | 4'6" |
| Displacement | 14,839.7lbs |
| Headroom | 6'0" |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Ketch rigged Selden Aluminium spars (1991) with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2012)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | - Slab (1991) Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling (2005) |
| Other sails | Mizzen mainsail () |
| Mizzen Staysail () |
Tan sails
Main sail refurbished, in 2013
New Furlex 200, Spinnaker pole in 2005
Standing rigging replaced, in 2012 (Larkman Ltd)
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Bilge |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Teak decks, recaulked (2011)
Antifouled (May 2023)
Recent sofa cushions and sofa back rests
Seacocks to engine and galley sink replaced and Baby Blake seacock serviced (2023)
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 6 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Sink | 2 |
| Heads | 2 heads (Manual) |
Includes crockery and cutlery
New carpets (2023)
Propex HS2000 Heater, thermostatically controlled, gas hot air heater
Calorifier
Plastimo Neptune cooker
Microwave
Jabsco heads replaced (2017)
Baby Blake aft ensuite heads
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers | |
| Microwave |
Includes crockery and cutlery
New carpets (2023)
Propex HS2000 Heater, thermostatically controlled, gas hot air heater
Calorifier
Plastimo Neptune cooker
Microwave
Jabsco heads replaced (2017)
Baby Blake aft ensuite heads
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sprayhood | |
|---|---|
| Cockpit cover | |
| Tonneau cover | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Bimini |
3 halyard winches
4 sheet winches
Manual Vetus windlass
3 anchors
(Delta, Bruce and Plough)
98'5" of chain
164'1" of rode
dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
2.5hp outboard, Honda, Short shaft ()
Anchor chain and rode, not currently joined
Barbarosa winches, serviced in 2022
Plough kedge with rode
Delta (10kg)
Fixed windscreen with cover
Dinghy and 4 stroke outboard less than 10 years old
Full winter cover
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Depth sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Chartplotter, with GPS
Furuno Radar
Nasa AIS
Silva S15 VHF (DSC)
Autohelm ST4000
Wind instrument, not currently working
TV 12v/240v
Safety Equipment
| Fume detector | |
|---|---|
| Liferaft | |
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Searchlight | |
| Emergency steering |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
4 man Plastimo canister Liferaft, due a service (expired May 2023)
2 x lifejackets
Electric bilge pump auto/manual
Broker's Comments
Boatshed Essex are pleased to be presenting this attractive Countess 33 Ketch, a spacious family cruiser with a centre cockpit and a good sized aft cabin, with ensuite heads.
The bilge keel provides a boat capable of navigating both inland and offshore waters and the boat has been reported to have a safe and comfortable feel, with the spacious centre cockpit, making it ideal for families and longer distance cruises. Room on deck is equally comfortable, with spacious side decks and foredeck.
The volume of space extends to the traditionally laid out interior, with good headroom, two heads, with one being en-suite to the aft double cabin. The well equipped galley provides plenty of room for preparing meals and the saloon with L-shaped seating and large saloon table, provides plenty of space for relaxing and socialising.
This version looks to have been well maintained over the years, with the lovely interior woodwork and exterior teak decks. When I visited the boat, I was struck by its light and spacious feel due to the number of hatches, windows and the open space below, which also provides comfortable accommodation, with ample headroom.
This boat is an attractive option for a range of uses including the potential for coastal cruising, extended passage making and live-aboard possibilities. This boat appears to be a solid, tidy, spacious boat with an excellent reputation. This boat has also had reviews in Yachting Monthly and Practical Boat Owner.
Owners comments:
"... was designed and built for the long term commodore of the Countess Owner's Association, as the ultimate Countess 33. Receipts are onboard from purchase of bare hull onward. No expense was spared!
She is designed to be easily handled by a couple with a separate fore cabin and head for guests. Her taller ketch rig, with extra ballast to match, allows for a variety of balanced rigs for any weather. She is a comfortable and excellent sea boat that will look after her crew in any weather and she is easily handled and predictable under motor. The deep cockpit and fixed screen keep the wind and spray off.
We bought her for extended cruising from Holland, through the channel to south and west England, Normandy, Channel Islands and Brittany as far as Nantes. After eleven wonderful years the time has now come for someone else to enjoy her".
If you have any queries or would like to organise a personal viewing, then please do contact our Boatshed office and we would be happy to help.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
Since November 2012
Why are you selling her?
Change of circumstances
Where have you sailed her?
Brittany, The East and South coast, Channel islands, Holland, Belgium