Colvic Countess 33 Ketch With Fin Keel
Cruising Livaboard
- Boat REF# · 211722
- Length · 33'0"
- Year · 1988
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Sleeping berths · 7
- Engine · 1 x diesel 56hp, Ford Sea Panther ()
- Lying · Fowey
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Extra Details
| Designer | Ian Anderson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Hull - Colvic Craft. Home finished |
| Lying | Fowey |
| Fuel capacity | 30.8 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 44.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 56hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Ford Sea Panther () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 18" 3 Blade Bronze (Rope Cutters) |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 5.5 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 8 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Starter motor and alternator were new in 2014
Rutland 504 wind generator new 2014
Solar Panels new 2015
Dimensions
| Length | 33'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 28'9" |
| Beam | 11'8" |
| Draft Min | 5'3" |
| Displacement | 14,902.6lbs |
| Headroom | 6'0" |
| Storage | Ashore |
Rig
Ketch rigged Unknown Aluminium spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2014)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | Unknown - Slab () Stack Pack, Lazy Jacks, 2 Reefs |
|---|---|
| Headsail | Unknown - Furling () |
| Other sails | Cruising Chute () |
| Mizzen () | |
| Storm Jib () | |
| Staysail () |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
Both masts have folding mast steps.
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 4 batteries charged by: engine, wind generator, solar panels, shore power, generator 3 x domestic batteries, 12v 110 ah, 2014; 1 x engine start 12v, 2014
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 7 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 3 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Sink | 2 |
| Heads | 2 heads (Manual) |
Her wide beam allows for spacious accommodation which comprises; double fore cabin, separate forward head to port with large hanging locker opposite to starboard. The large saloon comprises u-shaped seating to port with saloon table. Further additional seating lies opposite to starboard. The saloon seating can be used as additional sleeping berths
The galley lies to starboard of the companionway, opposite of which is the large aft facing navigation area with an impressive range of navigation instrument repeaters.
Access to the aft cabin is via a walkthrough aft of the navigation station. The aft cabin itself comprises a single berth to port and a double berth lying athwart-ships and is served by an en-suite head to starboard and ample storage.
Unusual for a boat of this size is a small workshop area accessed from either the aft en-suite heads or through the cockpit locker. This large area houses the generator, shorepower electrics, diesel tank and a self draining locker for the gas bottles.
Accommodation
| Broiler | |
|---|---|
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Carpet | |
| Drapes | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual water system | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system |
Her wide beam allows for spacious accommodation which comprises; double fore cabin, separate forward head to port with large hanging locker opposite to starboard. The large saloon comprises u-shaped seating to port with saloon table. Further additional seating lies opposite to starboard. The saloon seating can be used as additional sleeping berths
The galley lies to starboard of the companionway, opposite of which is the large aft facing navigation area with an impressive range of navigation instrument repeaters.
Access to the aft cabin is via a walkthrough aft of the navigation station. The aft cabin itself comprises a single berth to port and a double berth lying athwart-ships and is served by an en-suite head to starboard and ample storage.
Unusual for a boat of this size is a small workshop area accessed from either the aft en-suite heads or through the cockpit locker. This large area houses the generator, shorepower electrics, diesel tank and a self draining locker for the gas bottles.
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Beaching legs | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
3 halyard winches
7 sheet winches
Manual Lofrans windlass
4 anchors
(15kg Manson Supreme, 15kg Bruce, 14kg Fisherman's, 14kg alloy kedge)
164'1" of chain
dinghy ()
(Inflatable)
4hp outboard, Mariner 2 stroke, Short shaft ()
Winches:
2 x Lewmar 30 ST
2 x Argo 40 ST
2x Gibb 7 ST
plus other makes of single speed halyard winches
Centre Cleats
Numerous clutches
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| Fish Finder | |
| AIS Receiver | |
| Depth sounder | |
| Radar Reflector |
Autopilot: Autohelm Wheel Pilot ST 4000+
Instruments are the Autohelm ST50 series and includes; GPS, Autohelm repeater, Nav Data, Tri Data, Wind.
Autohelm Radar
Comar AIS
ICOM MC 505 DSC VHF with helm remote
Safety Equipment
| Fume detector | |
|---|---|
| Liferaft | |
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Danbuoy | |
| Safety harnesses | |
| Swim ladder |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
Additional equipment includes
Personal Locator Beacon
3 x lifejackets
2 x safety harnesses plus 1 body harness
Lalizas warp and retrieval cordage
Sea Anchor
Karcher pressure washer
Fire extinguishers
Carbon monoxide alarm
Complete set of signalling flags
Broker's Comments
This Colvic Countess is of a well proven design and is heavily constructed from GRP material strengthened with internal marine plywood bulkheads and multiple floor stringers. The keel is encapsulated within the hull form and utilises lead ballast. Her heavy duty rudder is skeg mounted.
As you step aboard this ketch rigged Colvic Countess, it become immediately evident that she is set up and equipped for serious long term, shorthanded, independent cruising, proven by her current owner having recently sailed her down the West Coast of Ireland. Her sturdy hull and deck have recently undergone a makeover with epoxy added to the hull below the waterline and a polish to the topside, deck and coach roof. Furthermore she has been maintained to high standard having been re-rigged in 2014 and her engine removed and reconditioned in 2010. A windlass and a latest generation Manson Supreme anchor add to her impressive cruising inventory. She also boasts heavy duty adjustable beaching legs, allowing her to dry out in safety
As with many Colvic craft, she was home finished and the quality of the internal fit out can be described as amateurish, which does let the boat down a little. That said, her accommodation is extremely spacious and practical and with some creative thought her internal layout and finish could be improved.
She does have a high level of equipment, particularly, navigation, safety and other supporting systems.
The current owner was equipping the boat for the Med and it is fair to say that some upgrade work is still on-going. His circumstances have now changed hence the desire to sell. She is competitively priced to reflect both her level of equipment and the standard and quality of her interior finish.
If you are looking for a well built boat which is equipped for serious long distance cruising, including the Med, this is definitely worth a look.
Please note, the boat is fully decommissioned and much of it's equipment is stored below.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers close to the asking price may be considered.