Description

The Westerly Storm 33 design needs little introduction - they are renowned for there capable and easily managed performance. The interior layout is in the modern style with two double double sleeping cabins separate from the saloon,
with the heads aft
Launched to be the challenger to Marine Projects Sigma 33 OOD class, the design brief to Ed Dubois was for a boat capable of performing at regattas while providing comfortable accommodation below for a crew of up to 7. The boat met all requirements of the brief and has proved to be a very popular, safe and predictable cruising yacht ever since.
This example has been steadily upgraded including the fitment of a new Volvo penta D1-20 engine (2008)- with only 680 hours hours since new. Also a new propeller shaft, seal, cutlass bearing and propeller in 2020 -23.

ACCOMMODATION.
The Storm 33 OODs accommodation was shared with the cruiser versions interior, bit with a better deck fittings specification and of course, with the fin keel and taller mast, the original design's sailing performance is significantly better.
In 2019"September Storms " cushions were replaced throughout the boat, in a blue fabric . The vinyl head linings have been replaced in the aft cabin, the heads, and some of the maim cabin, however the forward cabins linings have not been addressed and the area could do with some attention.
A three outlet, diesel-fired hot air heating unit by Eberspacher is fitted. Fire extinguishers throughout the boat.

Forward cabin.
A triangular double berth, without re-course to having to infill the berth is provided, with room to stand abaft the berth for access to the hanging locker to starboard and the wash basin to port. Deep storage shelves are either side of the berth and light and ventilation is provided by the hatch above. The hatch is of sufficient size to double as an escape hatch in case of an emergency.

Main saloon.
A U-shaped dinette arrangement to port of the centre line mounted table can be converted to provide a double berth, while a straight single berth faces the table from the starboard side. A factory-fitted optional hatch is fitted over the table allowing for extra ventilation and light.
All cushions incorporate their supporting panels to enhance access to the lined storage lockers beneath the seating and the cave lockers located behind the back rest cushions are also individually lined. 4 closed lockers on each side with teak doors, located above the side shelves under the side decks add to the generous stowage aboard the storm.

Nav area.
A forward facing chart table is located to starboard with a dedicated vinyl covered nav. seat. The top of the chart table hinges up for access to the chart stowage underneath. There is plenty of space for instrumentation and storage in the area (see the electronic inventory). A opening port light over matches another above the galley for good cross-ventilation.
A half height hanging locker, located aft of the Nav. area is provided with a plastic draining base for wet oilies.


Galley.
L shaped and located to port of the companionway the galley has been fitted with a replacement Plastimo Neptune 2500 cooker with 2 burners. grill and oven, with flame failure devices. A top opening cool box is located outboard of the twin sinks. This one has had the cooling unit removed and is now used for extra storage. (the unit is available). A carry on 12/240Volt refrigerated cool box is now located under the chart table. A hot and cold water supply to the sinks is via a mixer tap. A carbon cartridge type fresh water filter is fitted to the cold water supply. A opening port light above the cooker reduces condensation when cooking. A bum strap is provided for the cook when cooking under way. A three drawer unit is fitted under the worktop and a storage cupboard is located under the sink.

Aft cabin.
This is located on the port side aft of the galley. The double berth extends across the centre line behind the engine space,
with hanging locker and 2 x opening port lights. Storage under the bunk and side shelf.

Heads compartment.
A lavac sea toilet (fitted in 2021) replaces the original Jabsco toilet. A moulded hand basin unit with pressurised hot and cold water via a mixer tap with extending shower head. Shower tray with electric pump. Mirrored lockers behind the sink, and a opening portlight.

MECHANICAL AND ELECTRIC SYSTEMS.

Refitted with a new Volvo Penta D1-20 19Hp indirectly cooled, three cylinder engine in 2008. This engine has covered only
680 hours since new.
The engine drives a two bladed, fixed propeller. The Shaft, shaft seal, cutless bearing and propeller have bee replaced in 2020.
Steel fuel tank located under the cockpit with a sight tube ,accessible from the cockpit locker. Capacity of 80Litre or 18 gallons.
freshwater in 2 x tanks. total capacity 300 litre. 65 Gallon, 1 x fitted under the forward berth. 1 x underneath the aft berth.

Electrical.
A two battery system with 1 x 115A/hr. Domestic June 2023. 1 x 110A/hr. engine cranking. 2021. both located under the navigators seat with isolator switches and volt meters.
The batteries are charged with the engine driven alternator or the Stirling Pro charge Ultra 20 twin battery charger via shore power. There is also a 12/240 invertor fitted with a 13A socket.
A shore power system with trips and earth leakage system fitted.
LED lamps have been fitted to the Nav. lamps.

NAVIGATION AND SAILING INSTRUMENTS

In the cockpit.
Autohelm ST50 :- Speed. Wind and speed & direction. VMG. ST5000 Autopilot control head . GPS. Garmin fish finder/depth sounder.

Mounted at the chart table.
Garmin GPSMAP 3006c colour chart plotter/radar display. Garmin GPSMAP 76 handheld navigator with mount.
NASA Target Navtex-pro . Standard Horizon Matrix GX2200 VHF gps/ais. With CMP31B Ram + remote handset, with extension to the cockpit.

SAILS AND AND SPARS.
A Bermudan masthead sloop on aluminium spars by Kemp. Fitted with replacement Seldon Furlex roller reefing system in 2015 and a new forestay at the same time. The remainder of the rigging was replaced in 2003 but no evidence is held. A rod kicker is fitted.
The OOD version of the Storm was well provided for in the halyards department, with two genoa halyards and twin spinnaker halyards. Many of the ropes that make up the running rigging outfit have been replaced recently, with a new main sail halyard and topping lift dating from 2018, two of the three reefing lines have also been replaced recently.
The sail wardrobe comprises of:
A replacement short battened mainsail by Gowen plus two older main sails.
A cross-cut roler furling genoa
2 of older No1 Genoas (heavy and light)
2 of older No. 2 Genoas
2 of older No. 3 Genoas
A synmetrical spinnaker.

DECK EQUIPMENT.

Lewmar Delta anchor (2022) with approc. 30 Mtr. Of chain plus anchorplait warp.
Fortress FX16 kedge anchor with anchorplait
Spare CQR large anchor (in storage)
Recent new sprayhood , dodgers (not fitted) and mainsail cover.
Full set of teak cockpit gratings.
Teak sheathed cockpit seats, plus a proprietary- made and removeable watch keepers seat/board to mount in the under the sprayhood.
Pedestal - mounted cockpit table, stowed below.
Stern swimming/boarding ladder.
Extendable tiller extension by Spinlock.
6 x large fenders stored in the cockpit locker
Fender step.
Gas locker with twin cannisters.
Possible inflatable dinghy.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT.

2 x Manual bilge pumps:- 1 in the cockpit and 1 in the saloon.
Also a diversion valve with portable hose to enable the engine to be used as a powerful bilge pump.
Fire extinguishers throughout the boat. Auto fire extinguisher in the engine compartment. Fire blanket in the galley.
Gas alarm
Sea anchor
Spare tiller.

2002 The hulls underwater surfaces were professionally stripped of gelcoat : dried using the hotVac methods and faired/coated using epoxy by Fox's Boatyard , Ipswich.

2003 standing rigging replaced -no documentation.

2008 Engine replaced by Motortech Marine of Portsmouth

March 2015- Keel shot blasted & epoxy coated , new shaft and cutless bearing fitted by Dauphin Nautic of Paimpol.

May 2020 Below waterline surfaces stripped back and fresh Coppercoat Antifouling applied by Retreat Boatyard of Topsham.

There is some remedial work to do on the boat- hence the price but nothing to stop you getting full use out of her.

Reason for selling after 10 glorious years - age - health.

Specifications

Engine(s)

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