1998 Barbican 33

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1998 Barbican 33 "Nomad" – Well-Maintained, Capable Cruiser

The Barbican 33 "Nomad" is a cutter-rigged, long-keel cruiser designed by Maurice Griffiths and built by Barbican Yachts. Known for her excellent seakeeping, this 1999-launched vessel has had just two owners and is presented in superb condition, with a solid GRP hull, 2022 Volvo engine, and thoughtful bluewater upgrades.

Barbican 33 - Indigo Yachting

 

Construction

• GRP hull (solid laminate) with bonded stringers and bulkheads
• Original cream gelcoat finish in good condition
• Long-keeled, aft cockpit sloop
• Deck with cored laminate and timber reinforcement
• Encapsulated ballast (believed iron in resin)
• Additional loose ballast in saloon bilges for stability
• GRP rudder with stainless steel stock and skeg support
• Survey conducted on 5th June 2020

 

Machinery

• 2022 Volvo Penta D1-30 engine (30hp)
• Freshwater cooled
• Conventional shaft drive
• Bronze Autoprop 3-bladed propeller
• Grease-lubricated flexible stern gland
• Mechanical gearbox transmission
• TX single-lever throttle/gear control in cockpit
• Wind generator

 

Electrics

• 12V and 220V onboard voltage
• 3 x 12V Numax batteries (Services/Engine)
• Additional spare battery under saloon sole
• Battery isolator/selector switches
• Charging via engine alternator and solar panel
• 12V DC panel with breakers at the chart table
• Shore power inlet and inverter

 

Tankage

• 125L built-in GRP fuel tank
• 100L flexible freshwater tank
• Gas system with copper pipework

 

Rig & Sails

• Bermudian cutter rigged
• Taller-than-standard Eurospars silver anodised aluminium mast
• Single spreader, deck-stepped mast
• Stainless steel 1x19 wire standing rigging (believed original)
• White slab reefed mainsail
• White roller furling genoa
• Mainsail cover & lazy bag

 

Accommodation

• 2 cabins, 5 berths (1 double, 3 single)
• Lavac marine toilet with overboard discharge
• Small burner for heating in saloon
• Gimballed twin-burner Plastimo cooker with oven & grill
• Refrigerator
• Hot water system

 

Deck Equipment

• Lofrans manual windlass
• 35lb CQR anchor with 50m of 8mm galvanised chain
• Various mooring lines
• Full set of fenders
• Bimini top, spray hood
• Cockpit cover & lazyjacks
• Secure timber washboards for companionway hatch

 

Navigation

• B&G plotter/GPS (2022)
• Furuno radar
• Autohelm ST50 autopilot
• NASA DSC VHF
• Log-speedometer
• Wind speed & direction
• Plastimo compass in cockpit
• Depth sounder
• Radar detector
• Navigation lights

 

Tender

• Tender included
• Outboard engine
• Outboard bracket fitted

 

Safety

• 4-6 man liferaft in canister, deck-mounted
• 2 x Horseshoe lifebuoys with floating line & lights
• Fire extinguishers (dry powder in accommodation, automatic clean agent in engine space)
• Fire blanket
• Gas alarm, CO detector, and smoke alarm
• Manual & electric bilge pumps
• Radar detector

 

Looking for a solid, ocean-capable cruiser? Contact Indigo Yachting today for more details or to arrange a viewing.
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