Boat Description
Model: Hout Bay 33, "Vino Veritas"
Type: Long Fin Keel Steel Sailing Yacht
Designer: Dudley Dix
Year Built: 1995
Builder: RGC of Caernarfon, Wales
Usage: Designed for extended short handed or single handed sailing
Storage: Last 18 years stored ashore
Condition: Requires recommissioning
Sale Method: Auction with MST Auctioneers on the 7th June 2023
Technical Specifications
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Hull Type: Aft cockpit radius chined, steel long fin keeled, Bermudan Cutter
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Construction: Hull, deck, and superstructure of steel; foam insulated above the waterline
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Aft Deck: Extended aft deck protecting the windvane
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Rudder: Tiller operated, transom mounted on a stern fin
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Deck Hatches: 6 deck hatches
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Mast and Spars: By Z Spar
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Reefing: Genoa and staysails roller reefing by Profurl
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Sails: Fully battened main, genoa, and staysails (1995) by Jeckells; Cruising chute (1999) virtually unused
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Engine: Yanmar 3GM 30Hp, probably less than 1200 hours use
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Wind Generator: Aeogen 4
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Steering: Monitor wind steering wind vane
Reason for Sale
The owner, recently deceased, purchased the yacht from its original owner in 2004. He sailed it down from Dickies of Bangor and had it lifted ashore at Dartside Quay, Galmpton, Devon, TQ5 0EH. Unfortunately, through ill health, he was unable to carry out the refurbishing work that he intended, and the boat now requires recommissioning.
All loose equipment has been removed from the vessel and is available for inspection at MST Auctioneers, Nr Honiton EX14 4LB. This includes:
- All sails
- Navigation equipment
- Ropes
- Self steering
- Charts
- General sailing equipment
Also available is a copy of the original survey carried out when the owner purchased in 2004 and a later sonic hull survey in 2008. The owner carried out some work, but the vessel now requires complete recommissioning. It is being sold by auction where it lies with whatever equipment is available. Some items are missing from the original sale particulars, such as sail covers and dinghy, but most of the equipment has been stored in the owner's garage. Enquiries and viewing arrangements can be made through the Auctioneers. tel..
