Please note this fantastic opportunity!! This vessel is currently moored in Tortola, BVI until April, when she will be loaded onto a Dockwise ship for delivery to Fort Lauderdale to arrivewithin 2 weeksat the owner''s expense. This would give a prospective buyer the chance to purchase her now and enjoy her in the islands, then fly to Ft Lauderdale and await delivery there. Us flag! New to the market and a rare "find". "Spirit In The Sky"" is a two stateroom , two head, pilot house ketch. She performs well under sail or under power with her low time "bullet proof" Ford Lehman 90 HP diesel. Heavily built for the everyday conditions of the North Sea, she is ready to cruise in complete comfort and safety. Set your course for "the islands" or a leisurely week-end cruise through the Keys. The
Nauticat 33 has now been in production for overforty years, but she still continues to surprise and delight all owners, both experienced yachtsmen and those venturing afloat for the very first time. The effortless operation, superb comfort and careful arrangement of interiors, making use of all available space to the best advantage, has created a demand for this boat. Siltala Yachts made a lasting impact in setting the trend for motorsailers, bringing more and more comfort to family sailing throughout the world. This design is more suited to the yachtsman looking for more versatility than the average motorsailer concept allows. In addition, she has the very popular 4''1" shoal draft.
Accommodations
The Nauticat 33 has a wonderful interior pilothouse that is ideal for four-season cruising or awinter cruise to the Caribbean. The pilothouse area has panaramic view and full interior controls and instrumentation. What makes the pilothouse so popular is the seating areas with table, all with a great view out for the crew. Imagine eating a casual breakfast in thespacious pilothouse while watchingdolphins on the way....this does not happen in most sailboats!
"Spirit In The Sky"has the classic NC-33 layout featuring an aft owners-cabin with in-suite head, fabulous storage and large double size berth. The vee-berth is a nicely sized double with great ventilation and light. Aft of the vee-berth is a second head with shower. The lower dinette also converts to a double berth, and the pilothouse has a single convertible pilot berth.
- Forward cabin w/ double vee berth, with cstom cabinet below
- Forward head w/ shower
- Aft owners cabin w/ doubleberth
- Aft head in private aft cabin
- Lower dinette - seats 4-6
- Pilot berth in pilothouse
- Interior finish - Teak - hand rubbed
GalleyThe linear galley is located opposite the dinette. There is aForce 10LPG Stove & Oven,an Adler Barbour12V refrigerator, and a Waeco 12V/110V AC freezer. A stainless steel sink has both hot & cold pressure water. This galley features a lot of storage and is arranged to keep a chef happy!
ElectricalXantrax Dr. Series power inverter charger (2009)Xantrax Monitor system(4) x6V/DC, &(2) 12V/DCbatteries, all combined & rewired with fuses, etc (2009)Kiss wind generatorVictron 2500 watt inverter & 120 amp Converter30 amp/ 110Voltshore power
ElectronicsPilothouse boats are ideal for the navigator."Spiriy In The Sky"has a spacious chart table that is sized for full size charts. Electronics are layed out above the chart table and at the forward edge. This arrangement allows the helmsan a clear view while staying organized.
- Raytheon radar
- Navonics Gold Chartplotter & GPS
- Compass - Suunto (2ea)
- Depth - Seafarer 700
- Knotmeter - VDO
- Log - VDO
- Auto pilot - Navico Powerpilot Hydraulic w/ remote
- Stereo - Sony AM/FM/CASS
Sails & RiggingDeck-stepped aluminum main and mizzen mastsAluminum boom vangStainless steel wire standing rigging(2) Anderson #10 one speed winches(2) Lewmar #30 two speed winchesDacron main and mizzen sailsDacron 120% genoaStorm jibProfurl roller furlingLazy JacksAll running rigging routed to aft helm
Deck & HullIdeal anchor windlass, Bow and aft helm controlsBimini top with custom made screensDeck awning w/ drop sides enabling rainwater collection to water tank(1) 30# Hydrobubble anchor w/ 150'' Galvanized chain (sized for 44'')(1) Danforth anchor(1) Folding Fortress anchorSolar ventsHorseshoe BouyCustom port and starboard boarding ladderMagma propand BBQ, connected to ship''s propane systemStainless steel dinghy davitsCaribe Inflatable dingy w/ Honda 2 HP outboard
MechanicalVetus bow thrusterFord Lehman Super 90 FWC engineRacor fuel/water separator3 blade fixed propHydraulic steeringReverse cycle A/C & heatEmergency tillerManual and automatic bilge pumps(3) fire extinguishers
Broker CommentsThe Nauticat 33 traditional motorsailer has now been, after several modifications, in production for over 45 years.The effortless operation, superb comfort and careful arrangement of interiors have created a demand resulting in over 1290 hulls built to date. This sturdy classic will surely keep on sailing smoothly and steadily for another 45 years.
