1989 Nonsuch 33

HIGHLIGHTSLegendary Nonsuch cat-rigged cruising designFreestanding aluminum mastWishbone boomSingle Precision mainsailTides Marine mainsail trackTwo reef pointsElectric Lewmar primary winchLarge, comfortable cockpitWheel steeringWide, uncluttered side decks12'6" beam provides exceptional interior volumeExtensive teak cabinetry and joineryTeak-and-holly cabin soleTwo double sleeping areasSeparate head with integral showerLarge cruising galleyVelair reverse-cycle air conditioning and heatAdler/Barbour 12V refrigerationForce 10 three-burner propane stove and ovenUniversal M35V 40-hp dieselZF transmission / V-driveMax-Prop feathering propellerRaymarine multifunction displayRaymarine ST6001+ autopilotRaymarine ST60 instrumentsStandard Horizon VHFApproximately 96 gallons freshwater40-gallon diesel capacityTwo Danforth anchorsUSCG documented vesselOctober 2024 survey rated vessel Above AverageDESIGN & CONSTRUCTIONThe Nonsuch 33 was built by Hinterhoeller Yachts and represents a very different approach to the cruising sailboat.Rather than relying on a conventional mast supported by shrouds and stays, ARAWAK uses a freestanding aluminum mast and wishbone boom carrying a single large mainsail.For the cruising sailor, that means fewer sails to handle, fewer pieces of standing rigging to maintain and a particularly clean deck layout.ARAWAK is constructed in fiberglass with a ballast keel and skeg-supported rudder. Her generous 12'6" beam is a major contributor both to her stability and to the extraordinary amount of living space below.The October 2024 survey listed:LOA: approximately 33'4"Beam: 12'6"Draft: approximately 4'8"Fiberglass reinforced plastic constructionBallast keelSkeg rudderBalsa-cored fiberglass deckStainless steel perimeter railings and lifelinesAt the October 2024 haulout, the surveyor reported no osmotic laminate blisters sighted and no delaminated areas identified on the accessible underwater hull surfaces. COCKPIT & DECKOne of ARAWAK's most noticeable attributes in the recent video is just how usable the deck layout is.Without conventional shrouds interrupting the side decks, movement fore and aft is straightforward. The boat has a substantial cockpit with bench seating to port, starboard and aft of the wheel.Features include:Large aft cockpitWheel steeringEdson cable-and-pulley steering systemStainless steel wheelStainless steel bow and stern railsStainless steel lifelinesBoarding gatesMolded fiberglass toe railsStainless steel rub railsBomar opening deck hatchesConvenient handrailsSelf-bailing cockpitMultiple stainless steel cleatsFaux-teak/stainless boarding platformCockpit-mounted navigation instrumentsElectric Lewmar primary winchThe recent exterior video also shows the characteristic clean foredeck and wide side decks that are one of the real practical benefits of the Nonsuch rig.SAILING & RIGGINGThe heart of ARAWAK is her famously simple sail plan.RigFreestanding aluminum mastKeel-stepped mastWishbone boomSingle mainsail configurationPrecision Sails mainsailTwo mainsail reef pointsSlab reefingTides Marine mainsail trackSchaefer Marine tracks and carsLewmar winchesElectric primary cockpit winchMainsail coverThe 2024 survey described the Precision mainsail as appearing to be in good condition. This arrangement makes ARAWAK particularly appealing to a cruising couple or solo sailor who values simple sail handling without sacrificing a genuinely capable cruising platform.SALON & ACCOMMODATIONSStep below and the reason Nonsuch owners become enthusiastic about these boats becomes obvious.ARAWAK's broad beam creates a salon with the feel of a substantially larger yacht.The recent interior video shows an inviting cabin finished with extensive warm teak cabinetry, teak-and-holly flooring and generous natural light.The salon features:Large U-shaped/settee seating areaPedestal-mounted dining tableAdditional starboard seatingExtensive cabinetryNumerous drawers, lockers and shelvesTeak interior trimTeak-and-holly cabin soleOpening deck hatches12V cabin lightingReverse-cycle air conditioning and heatThis is a particularly appealing arrangement for extended cruising or spending long weekends aboard because the main living area is not simply a passageway between cabins — it is a genuinely comfortable place to live.SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONSARAWAK provides two primary double sleeping areas:ForwardLarge offset double berthStorage nearbyGood access to forward cabinAftAdditional double berth in the starboard aft quarterLocated near the main salonStorage nearbyThe combination gives a cruising couple a generous owner's sleeping area while preserving useful accommodations for occasional guests.GALLEYThe galley is immediately to port upon entering the cabin and is arranged for genuine cruising rather than simply weekend use.Equipment includes:Force 10 three-burner propane stoveForce 10 ovenAdler/Barbour 12V top-loading refrigerationDouble stainless steel sinkFormica countertopsExtensive teak cabinetryDrawer and locker storagePressurized freshwater systemThe galley's location adjacent to the companionway also makes it convenient to both the cockpit and main salon.HEADThe separate head compartment includes:Jabsco manual marine toiletHolding tankPorcelain sinkVanityIntegral showerHot and cold pressurized waterStorageENGINE & PROPULSIONARAWAK is powered by a Universal M35V four-cylinder diesel rated at approximately 40 horsepower.Equipment includes:Universal M35V dieselApproximately 40 hpFour cylindersClosed freshwater coolingRaw-water-cooled exhaust12V starting systemAnalog engine instrumentationEngine alarmsSerpentine accessory beltZF transmission2.22:1 gear ratioV-drive1-1/4" stainless steel propeller shaft16" Max-Prop feathering propellerRacor primary fuel filter/water separator40-gallon aluminum diesel tankDuring the October 2024 sea trial, the engine started without excessive cranking or excessive smoke, no significant propulsion vibration was reported, forward and reverse operation were tested under load, and maximum observed speed was approximately 6.5 knots. ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATIONARAWAK carries a useful Raymarine electronics package:Raymarine 8" multifunction chartplotterRaymarine ST6001+ autopilotRaymarine ST60 depthRaymarine ST60 speedRaymarine ST60+ apparent/true wind displayStandard Horizon Explorer VHFRitchie 4" compassWeems & Plath clockWeems & Plath barometerELECTRICAL12-Volt DCGroup 31 sealed batteriesGuest rotary battery selectorMain DC breaker panel55-amp engine alternatorSchumacher battery chargerProMariner 30-amp battery charger12V cabin lightingElectric bilge pumpElectric primary sailing winch120-Volt AC30-amp shore power30-amp shore power cordMain AC distribution panelAC branch breakersGFCI-protected outletsCLIMATE CONTROLA major cruising comfort feature is ARAWAK's Velair reverse-cycle marine air-conditioning system, providing:Air conditioningReverse-cycle cabin heatFor Carolina summers and shoulder-season cruising, that is an important addition to a boat intended to be enjoyed rather than merely sailed.WATER & PLUMBINGApproximately 96 gallons freshwater capacityTwo aluminum freshwater tanksFlojet demand freshwater pumpPEX plumbingHot water systemSeparate headHolding tankIntegral showerThe unusually generous freshwater capacity enhances ARAWAK's usefulness as an extended cruiser or liveaboard.GROUND TACKLETwo galvanized Danforth anchorsGalvanized anchor chainApproximately 5/8" nylon anchor rodeForedeck wired for future electric windlass installationBILGE SYSTEMSRule 2000 electric bilge pumpAutomatic float switchArid bilge systemManual cockpit-mounted bilge pumpTANKAGEFuel: approximately 40 gallonsFreshwater: approximately 96 gallonsHolding tankDIMENSIONSLOA: approximately 33'4"Beam: 12'6"Draft: approximately 4'8"Construction: FiberglassFuel: DieselEngine: Universal M35VPower: approximately 40 hpDrive: V-drive / shaftPropeller: Max-Prop feathering propellerWHY ARAWAK?There are plenty of conventional 33-foot cruising sailboats.ARAWAK isn't one of them.The Nonsuch concept combines an exceptionally roomy hull with a remarkably straightforward sailing rig. For a sailor interested in spending more time cruising and less time wrestling with headsails, standing rigging and complicated sail-handling systems, it remains a compelling alternative.Add ARAWAK's 40-hp diesel, Max-Prop, electric winch, air conditioning and heat, Raymarine electronics, large freshwater capacity and unusually spacious teak interior, and she becomes an intriguing choice for a cruising couple looking for something both practical and distinctive.ARAWAK is located in New Bern, North Carolina and available for inspection by appointment.

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