Friendship 33 Sold
Sold
1992
10.1 m x 3.3 m x 1.1 m
Yanmar 3GM30 27 hp, 3 cylinder 2003
Vinkeveen (NL)
More about the Friendship 33
Beautiful Friendship 33 with wing keel and scoop with wind vane now for sale. Very clean and tidy and cared for by real watersports enthusiasts, now for sale due to health reasons.
Now a bit of a story about the wing keel: The wing keel was designed in 1983 for the Australian America's Cup boat, which promptly won that cup with it! The design was attributed to the Dutchman Piet van Ossanen, although this is denied again nowadays.
The purpose of the wings is precisely that a less deep keel can be used because the keel as a whole becomes more effective. The wings counteract the flow underneath the keel, making it more effective (much like the wing tips or winglets at the ends of aircraft wings).
When heeling, the leeward wing also digs deeper and helps to limit leeway. A wing keel is in any case (at least originally) not intended to make it easier to dry out with, although that can of course be the case, but rather to sail better/faster within a certain measurement rating.
The Friendship 33 is a beloved Dutch sailing yacht, designed with a perfect balance between comfort, seaworthiness, and performance. This specific model is equipped with a wing keel, which ensures a lower center of gravity and better stability, without compromising on draft. This makes the yacht excellently suited for both the IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea, as well as for offshore trips.
Design and construction: The classic lines of the Friendship 33 remain timelessly beautiful. The yacht is built with high-quality materials and a solid polyester hull. The wing keel gives it extra lift in lighter winds and makes it possible to sail in shallower waters — a great advantage for those who love varied sailing areas.
Sailing characteristics: The Friendship 33 is known for its pleasant and reliable sailing characteristics. The yacht responds smoothly to the helm, tracks well, and is also easy to handle solo. Thanks to the balanced rig and the wing keel, the boat is relatively fast, yet remains comfortable and safe — even in stronger winds.
Interior: inside, the yacht is surprisingly spacious and bright. The warm wood finish and practical layout make staying on board pleasant for longer trips. Equipped with 2 sleeping cabins + saloon settee, spacious galley with stove, refrigerator and sink, wet room with toilet and washbasin, and plenty of storage space and good ventilation.
The Friendship 33 with wing keel is an excellent choice for the sailor looking for a reliable, comfortable and versatile yacht with pleasant sailing characteristics. Whether you want to cruise leisurely or make longer sailing trips, this vessel offers reliability and sailing pleasure in all conditions. A versatile quality yacht of Dutch manufacture with an excellent price/quality ratio.
Call now for a viewing of your yacht broker from White Whale Yachtbrokers Vinkeveen, Pieter Pepping +31 (0) 653 345 219 or send an email to Vinkeveen@wwy.nl
Specifications
Interior
windows: aluminium, in cabin and aft cabin can be opened
3, saloon, forward cabin, aft cabin (lockable)
Toilet: hand pump toilet Jabsco
Cooker/burners: 3-burner gas cooker with oven, semi-gimballed
Exterior
Engine
log/depth sounder and Wind meter (Raymarine)
fuel gauge present
Winches: 4x Lewmar
Navigation & Electronics
2x service battery 120 Amp, 1x starter battery 80 Amp
Equipment
wing keel and with scoop and wind vane and automatic pilot
Beautiful model now on offer, very clean and tidy and cared for by real watersports enthusiasts, now for sale due to health reasons.
Now a bit of a story about the wing keel:
The wing keel was designed in 1983 for the Australian America's Cup yacht, which promptly won that cup with it! The design was attributed to the Dutchman Piet van Ossanen, although nowadays this is denied again.
The purpose of the wings is precisely that a less deep keel can be used because the keel as a whole becomes more effective. The wings counteract the flow underneath the keel, making it more effective (much like the wing tips or winglets at the ends of aircraft wings).
When heeling, the leeward wing also digs deeper and helps to limit leeway. A wing keel is in any case (at least originally) not intended to make it easier to dry out with, although that can of course be the case, but rather to sail better/faster within a certain measurement rating.
The Friendship 33 is a beloved Dutch sailing yacht, designed with a perfect balance between comfort, seaworthiness, and performance. This specific model is equipped with a wing keel, which ensures a lower center of gravity and better stability, without compromising on draft. This makes the yacht excellently suited for both the IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea, as well as for offshore trips.
Design and construction
The classic lines of the Friendship 33 remain timelessly beautiful. The yacht is built with high-quality materials and a solid polyester hull. The wing keel gives it extra lift in lighter winds and makes it possible to sail shallower waters — a great advantage for those who love varied sailing areas.
Sailing characteristics
The Friendship 33 is known for its pleasant and reliable sailing characteristics. The yacht responds smoothly to the helm, holds its course well, and is also easy to handle solo. Thanks to the well-balanced rig and the wing keel, the boat is relatively fast, yet remains comfortable and safe — even in stronger winds.
Interior
Inside, the yacht is surprisingly spacious and bright. The warm wood finish and practical layout make staying on board pleasant for longer trips.
- 2 sleeping cabins + saloon bench
- Spacious galley with stove, fridge and sink
- Wet room with toilet and washbasin
- Plenty of storage space and good ventilation
Why choose this Friendship 33 with wing keel?
- Versatile yacht for inland and offshore waters
- Shallow wing keel ideal for the Wadden Sea and coastal waters
- Comfortable interior for family use or longer trips
- Good value for money within the segment of 10-meter yachts
- Reliable, solidly built ship of Dutch make
Conclusion
The Friendship 33 with wing keel is an excellent choice for the sailor looking for a reliable, comfortable and versatile yacht with pleasant sailing characteristics. Whether you want to cruise calmly or make longer sailing trips, this ship offers reliability and sailing pleasure in all conditions.
Call now for a fun and enjoyable test sail your yacht broker Pieter Pepping 0653345219 or send an email to Vinkeveen@wwy.nl
Design and construction
The classic lines of the Friendship 33 remain timelessly beautiful. The yacht is built with high-quality materials and a solid polyester hull. The wing keel gives it extra lift in lighter winds and makes it possible to sail shallower waters — a great advantage for those who love varied sailing areas.
Rigging
7/8 rig
I also recently switched from a "classic" rig to a larger boat with a 7/8 rig. It took some getting used to, but I'm now extremely happy with it. The boat has much more sail area relative to weight and boat size compared to my old rig, and sails accordingly more smoothly, more sportively, more lively and more fun.
In recent years a lot of maintenance has been carried out and items have been replaced, such as
— batteries
— mattresses
— rigging
— equipment
— rudder
— roller furling jib/genoa
— LED lighting
— starter motor
— the saildrive gaiter
— the propeller
— engine water pump
— mast support
— keel plates and bolts
Safety
Documents
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