1981 Colvic Countess 33
This extremely rare English-built bilge-keeled boat is tough, rugged, and has been lovingly restored by her current owners. They have had a great time aboard her cruising as a family, but due to the owner and daughter's health issues they are forced to sell. She would make a lovely cruising boat for a small family!
Her rig is currently off and stored in a reliable and boat yard in St. Augustine, FL, where all of the work has been completed. Owners are replacing headliner, and she has MANY new electronics and upgrades! 5 sails (furling HeadSail, a hank on headsail, batten main, un-batten main and a storm sail) 1800 W Inverter/Charger 2016 Ampair Wind Generator 100 rebuilt 2016 Hydrovane MackPak $15,000 Custom EX2CY Enclosure Bottom stripped and barrier coated and painted 2017 All new custom interior cushions and mattresses 2016 New portlights 2016 20 Gallon separate drinking water tank Water filtration system for drinking water
This is a preliminary listing--full electronics and equipment list coming soon. Lots of resources have been put into this boat and she is a gem!
Yachting Monthly Review:
Colvic Countess 33 review
See the February 2017 issue of Yachting Monthly for the full test
Whats she like to sail?
Being fairly full-bodied, the Countess is not the quickest boat around, but she is well-behaved, safe, stable and drama-free. Her high ballast ratio and conservative sail plan make her stiff enough to keep full sail hoisted until nearly the top end of a Force 5. With the sails balanced shes light and very positive on the steering, but with too much mainsail she becomes hard work.
Her deep vee bows and broad shoulders part the waves silently, with no slamming evident, but when pushed hard she can dump a little spray on board.
Tacking is a fairly slow affair, but at
1981 Colvic Countess 33
This extremely rare English-built bilge-keeled boat is tough, rugged, and has been lovingly restored by her current owners. They have had a great time aboard her cruising as a family, but due to the owner and daughter's health issues they are forced to sell. She would make a lovely cruising boat for a small family!
Her rig is currently off and stored in a reliable and boat yard in St. Augustine, FL, where all of the work has been completed. Owners are replacing headliner, and she has MANY new electronics and upgrades! 5 sails (furling HeadSail, a hank on headsail, batten main, un-batten main and a storm sail) 1800 W Inverter/Charger 2016 Ampair Wind Generator 100 rebuilt 2016 Hydrovane MackPak $15,000 Custom EX2CY Enclosure Bottom stripped and barrier coated and painted 2017 All new custom interior cushions and mattresses 2016 New portlights 2016 20 Gallon separate drinking water tank Water filtration system for drinking water
This is a preliminary listing--full electronics and equipment list coming soon. Lots of resources have been put into this boat and she is a gem!
Yachting Monthly Review:
Colvic Countess 33 review
See the February 2017 issue of Yachting Monthly for the full test
Whats she like to sail?
Being fairly full-bodied, the Countess is not the quickest boat around, but she is well-behaved, safe, stable and drama-free. Her high ballast ratio and conservative sail plan make her stiff enough to keep full sail hoisted until nearly the top end of a Force 5. With the sails balanced shes light and very positive on the steering, but with too much mainsail she becomes hard work.
Her deep vee bows and broad shoulders part the waves silently, with no slamming evident, but when pushed hard she can dump a little spray on board.
Tacking is a fairly slow affair, but at
