

Sailing Boat for sale · Swansea
Contention 33
£12,000
Year
1976
Length
10.06m / 33ft
Fuel
Diesel
Power
—
Cabins
2
Berths
5
Heads
1
Location
Swansea
Description
OFFERS INVITED Finance & Part Exchange Available Powered by an excellent, low hours Yanmar 3YM30 (30hp) engine (2010) regularly service paired with a stainless steel shaft (2009), this Contention 33 benefits from exceptionally low engine hours — approximately just 50, making her a particularly attractive prospect for buyers seeking reliability and longevity. This classic 1976 Contention 33 is a fast and sturdy boat of renowned solid construction and comfortable, practical accommodation for up to five. Below deck, she features a welcoming saloon with twin settee berths, a functional galley, forward V-berth, quarter berth, and heads. Her masthead sloop rig combined with a dependable inboard diesel makes her an ideal choice for relaxed and capable coastal cruising. Serviced 2025 Anode changed 2025 Antifouled 2025
Accommodation
SaloonThe saloon is bright and welcoming, offering a comfortable central living space with ample headroom for a yacht of this size. Twin settee berths run along either side with a central drop-leaf table, ideal for dining or relaxing onboard. Storage is provided via lockers and shelving, making the space practical for extended cruising.GalleyThe galley is conveniently located adjacent to the companionway, providing a safe and functional cooking area at sea. Equipped with a gas hob and oven, stainless steel sink with manual water supply, and ample storage for provisions and utensils. A cool box is also fitted for food storage.HeadsThe separate heads compartment includes a marine toilet and wash basin, offering privacy and practicality. Storage for toiletries is provided, along with adequate ventilation.Forward CabinLocated in the bow, the forward cabin features a V-berth arrangement, comfortably sleeping two adults. Storage is available beneath the berths and within side shelves, making it suitable for overnight or extended stays onboard.Quarter BerthA generous quarter berth is situated aft, providing an additional single sleeping space. This area is ideal for guests or crew and can also be used for extra storage when not in use. The saloon is bright and welcoming, offering a comfortable central living space with ample headroom for a yacht of this size. Twin settee berths run along either side with a central drop-leaf table, ideal for dining or relaxing onboard. Storage is provided via lockers and shelving, making the space practical for extended cruising. The galley is conveniently located adjacent to the companionway, providing a safe and functional cooking area at sea. Equipped with a gas hob and oven, stainless steel sink with manual water supply, and ample storage for provisions and utensils. A cool box is also fitted for food storage. The separate heads compartment includes a marine toilet and wash basin, offering privacy and practicality. Storage for toiletries is provided, along with adequate ventilation. Located in the bow, the forward cabin features a V-berth arrangement, comfortably sleeping two adults. Storage is available beneath the berths and within side shelves, making it suitable for overnight or extended stays onboard. A generous quarter berth is situated aft, providing an additional single sleeping space. This area is ideal for guests or crew and can also be used for extra storage when not in use.
Full specification
- Condition
- Used
- Manufacturer
- Contention
- Model
- 33
- Boat type
- Sailing Boat
- Year
- 1976
- Length overall
- 10.06m / 33ft
- Beam
- —
- Draft
- —
- Hull material
- —
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Engine
- Yanmar 3YM30
- Engine power
- —
- Engines
- 1
- Cabins
- 2
- Berths
- 5
- Heads
- 1
- VAT
- —
- Location
- Swansea, United Kingdom
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