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Neptune Ketch 33 for Sale – Located in Kent
This well presented Neptune 33 Ketch, built in 1977, is a fine example of a traditional long-keeled cruising yacht, renowned for its solid construction, seaworthiness, and comfortable accommodation. Designed for extended cruising or leisurely coastal sailing, this yacht provides a dependable and characterful experience on the water.
Offering six berths across three cabins, the Neptunian 33 is ideally suited for family sailing or longer trips with friends. The accommodation layout includes two separate heads compartments, providing added comfort and privacy. The interior reflects the classic craftsmanship of the late 1970s, with a warm and inviting atmosphere that blends practicality and charm.
This particular vessel benefits from a comprehensive specification. On the navigation side, she comes equipped with a Garmin depth gauge, VHF radio, Raymarine speed/log, NASA wind speed and direction instruments, and a Garmin GPS 128 chartplotter – ensuring you’re well-prepared for both coastal and offshore passages.
The yacht has also received several notable upgrades and maintenance works in recent years. A new TMP gearbox and starter motor have been fitted, ensuring reliable performance under power. The standing rigging was replaced in 2016, while the running rigging was renewed in 2018, demonstrating a well-maintained and cared-for rig setup. The sail wardrobe includes several sails, with the genoa benefiting from a new UV strip added in 2024.
Currently ashore for annual maintenance, this is an excellent opportunity to view the hull and underwater fittings before launch. For added peace of mind, a copy of the 2024 survey report is available for inspection during viewing.
A berth at MDL Chatham Marina may also be available by separate negotiation, making it a convenient option for buyers looking for a ready-to-enjoy cruising yacht.
The Neptunian 33 remains a popular choice among classic yacht enthusiasts who appreciate solid design, reliable handling, and comfortable living aboard.
The vessel is being sold by way of sealed bid, as is, where is, at the time of sale for offers over £12,500 A copy of the conditions of sale can be obtained upon email request from us.
All sealed bids must be submitted using the appropriate sealed bid submission form by post or email by 12:00 BST on Monday, 12th January 2026
Please call our Kent Office +44 (0)1634 571605 for further information or to arrange a viewing.
Accommodation :
The forepeak features two V-berths 6 feet in length, complemented by a generous standing area for changing. Storage is available throughout the cabin, with shelving and under-berth lockers.
The heads are located behind the forepeak to the port side, featuring a marine toilet, a sink with pressurised hot and cold water, Mirror and storage cupboard located above the sink. Hot water is provided by a Paloma gas water heater. Opposite the heads compartment on the starboard side is a hanging storage locker.
Moving Aft, the saloon features booth seating with a central table located on the portside with shelf storage behind, this area also converts to a double berth and includes storage under the seats. The saloon benefits from a Taylors Paraffin heater.
The linear Galley is located along the starboard side and is equipped with a gimbaled 2-burner gas hob with an oven and grill, a 12v cool box, a single stainless-steel sink with pressurized hot and cold water, and ample storage space. This vessel also benefits from a 378 Litre freshwater capacity with Hot water provided by the Paloma gas water heater.
Ascending the saloon companionway leads to the spacious centre cockpit, featuring seating to both port and starboard, a chart table with chart storage underneath to port a central helm position with full engine controls, three forward and two side facing windscreens, generous storage and access to the engine compartment. The cockpit instrumentation includes a compass, depth gauge, wind direction indicator, speed log, wheel steering, and Chartplotter.
The aft cabin consists of two single berths to both port and starboard of the cabin with under berth storage along with a single hanging locker on the port side. Located on the starboard side is a heads compartment with a marine toilet, and a sink mounted in a vanity unit with hot and cold pressurised water.
Inventory :
Deck Equipment:
- Bruce main anchor
- CQR kedge anchor
- Simpson anchor windlass
- Lifeline gates
- Mainsail cover
- Cockpit canopy
- Binnacle cover
- Boarding ladder
- Fenders
- Mooring warp
Navigation Equipment:
- Steering compass – Plastimo
- Depth gauge - Garmin
- Windspeed/direction - NASA
- Speed/log - Raymarine
- VHF radio - Garmin
- GPS/chartplotter - Garmin GPS128
- Standalone radar - Furono
- Navtex - NASA
- Navigation light’s – Deck and Mast level
- Paper charts - Admiralty
- Clock & barometer
Safety Equipment
- 3 x Fire extinguishers
- Fire blanket
- Gas alarm
- Smoke alarm
- 4 x harnesses
- Deck light
- Spotlight
- 2 x Horseshoe lifebuoy
- Floating light
- Danbuoy
- MOB sling
- Emergency tiller
- Manual bilge pump
- Electric bilge pump
- First aid kit
- Radar target enhancer – Echomax
Keel Hull
A traditional encapsulated long keel and a keel hung rudder with wheel steering.
History & Construction
This Neptunian Ketch 33 was built in 1977 by Taylor Mouldings to an Alan Buchanon design. The yacht features a grey GRP hull and deck with non-slip a traditional encapsulated long keel and keel hung rudder. Teak handrails on deck.
Remedial osmosis treatment carried out by Gillingham Marina Workshop. This Neptunian Ketch has had 3 previous owners.
Its current owners have had it in their possession for 18 years and selling it due to ill health. A copy of the 2024 survey is available upon viewing the vessel.
Mechanical :
Sails and Spars
This Neptunian Ketch 33 has a Bermudan Masthead ketch rig, with two 1980 aluminium tabernacle stepped masts and booms, with stainless steel standing rigging that was replaced in 2016, and running rigging was replaced in 2018.
The yacht features a 2018 Furlex, furling headsail, a roller reefing mainsail and a slab reefing ketch sail.
Winches:
- 2 x Lewmar 30 - Sheet winches
- 2 x Lewmar 30 - Halyard winches
Sails:
- 1 x 150% Genoa, Dacron, Crusader - 2010 – Good Condition new UV strip 2024.
- 1 x Genoa - 120%, Dracon, Ratsy & Lapthorn – age unknown – fair Condition.
- 1 x Main – Dacron - 2007 – Good Condition.
- 1 x Mizzen - Dacron, Crusader - 2012 – Good Condition
Mechanical Systems
This Neptunian 33 has a 1977 four-cylinder, 47HP Perkins 4108 diesel engine with indirect cooling, powering a Shaft driven 3-bladed folding propellers. The cutlass bearing was last replaced in 2012, and the engine was last serviced in 2024 by Sampson Marine. A new TMP gearbox was fitted in 2024 along with a new starter motor.
This Perkins 4108 is supplied by a 378-litre capacity GRP fuel tank. The yacht will cruise at approximately 6 knots and has a maximum speed of approximately 7 knots
Electrical Systems
3 x 12v batteries (1 x 110Ah Domestic 2021 & 1 x 115Ah Engine 2015 & 1 x Anchor winch) All batteries are charged from the 70 Ah alternator and the 6Ah Solar panels.