The Nauticat 33 MkII Old Possum is a classic Finnish-built motorsailer, admired for her exceptional build quality, seakindly performance, and timeless design. Designed for serious cruising, she features a heavy-displacement GRP hull, full keel, and ketch rig, delivering excellent stability and reassuring handling in all conditions.
A defining feature of the Nauticat 33 is her enclosed wheelhouse, providing comfortable, protected steering and living space whatever the weather. Powered by a robust Ford Lehman diesel engine, Old Possum offers dependable motoring, impressive range, and true cruising autonomy, supported by generous fuel and water capacities.
Below decks, there is sleeping for 6/7 with twin heads, offering comfortable accommodation for extended cruising or liveaboard use. With her proven offshore pedigree and enduring appeal, Old Possum is an ideal choice for sailors seeking comfort, safety, and confidence at sea.
Mechanical
Ford Lehman 2722
90 hp
Fresh water cooled
Approximately 3500 hours
Shaft drive
3 bladed fixed propellor
Ropecutter - blade type
Borg Warner CR-17 hydraulic gearbox.
Morse Engine Controls
Lewmar 5kw 82kgf Bow Thruster
Capilano Hydraulic steering system
2 Steel fuel tanks
Electrical
2 x 12 v batteries - 2025
Pro Charge ultra battery charger
240-volt shore power system
Ring main system with 10 sockets.
Navigation
Chartplotter - Navman Tracker 5600
Auto Pilot - Raymarine i Series
Wind - Clipper
Depth - Stowe Navsounder
VHF - Icom IC-M56
Compass - Suunto D110
Clock and barometer
External helm
Auto Pilot - Raymarine i Series
Depth - Stowe Navsounder
Sails, Spars and Rigging
Ketch rig
Kemp aluminium masts asnd spars
Standing rigging - approximately 12 years old
Inmast Easy Reef furling
Furling headsail
Traveller on coachroof
Rigging checked 2025
Sails
Main - 2022
Genoa - 2023
Mizzen - Fully battened
Interior & Domestic
7 berths in 2 cabins plus lower saloon
2 x heads one with shower one with holding tank
Hot and cold pressurised water system
Webasto Airtop 3500 4 Cabin Heater - serviced 2025
Teak joinery throughout
All new upholstery in 2022.
Forward cabin double berth with infill
Saloon converts into double berth
Wheelhouse converts to single berth
After Cabin double berth with vanity unit.
Forward Heads Jabsco Marine toilet plus sink and shower
Aft Heads electric flush with holding tank
Linear galley with oven grill and 3 ring burner - Mobilife
Fridge - refurbished and new compressor 2023
New fridge unit 2022 ?
Hot water via engine heat exchange - new anode 2025
Electric water heater via shore power.
Wheelhouse with seating and lowering table
Port and Starboard sliding doors
Large sliding sunroof.
Deck
Wheel steering
Teak deck
MK II version with bowsprit
Vetus electric windlass
2 x CQR anchors with 30m chain
Chain locker
Side Gates
Midships cleats
Stowage lockers/benches on aft deck
Teak hand and toe rails
Boarding ladders
2 x Pontos Trimmer 40 ST coachroof winches
2 x mast winches
Safety
Electric and manual bilge pumps
Radar reflector
Canvas
Rear deck dodgers
Mizzen sail cover
Miscellaneous
Re-gelled below water line - 2023
Antifouled and anodes 2025
Documentation
Bills of Sale from 1999 - showing 5 years clear title
HMRC letter evidencing VAT status
Marine letter confirming UK location on Dec 31st 2020
Part One Registration
Measurements
LOA: 10.1 m
LWL: 8.6 m
Beam: 3.25 m
Draft: 1.79m
Max Bridge Clearance: 14.4 m
Displacement: 7700 kg
Fuel Tanks Cap.: 600 L
Fresh Water Tanks Cap.: 400 L
Holding Capacity: 45 L