Sigma 33

Details

• Make: Sigma
• Model: 33
• Engine Make & Model: Volvo Penta D1-20F
• Horsepower: 19
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Price: £18,950
• Location: In Conwy Marina
• Keel: Fin
• Hull Construction: Fibreglass (GRP)
• Drive Type: Shaft

Dimensions

• Beam: 3.2m
• Draft: 1.75m
• LWL: 8m
• LOA: 9.91m
• Displacement: 4173kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 68l
• Water Tank Capacity: 182l
• Builder: Marine Projects Ltd (UK)
• Designer: David Thomas
• Hull Type: Monohull

Summary

Introducing 'Lezayre', a 1979 Sigma 33 Cruiser/Racer – a superb example of David Thomas’s iconic and much-loved design, renowned as one of the most popular and versatile yachts in the UK. This particular Sigma 33 has been exceptionally well maintained, accompanied by extensive service history and documentation. A new Volvo Penta engine (2015), Webasto hot-air heating, a well-rounded sail wardrobe, and a comprehensive navigation suite; including chartplotter, VHF, and autopilot, make her a reliable and capable cruiser. Ideal for a couple seeking comfortable coastal sailing with the performance pedigree the Sigma 33 is known for.  Currently available for viewing at Conwy Marina.

Mechanical

Located behind companionway, Volvo Penta D1-20F 19hp diesel engine (2015). Freshwater cooled. Morse type single lever controls with electric start. Shaft drive to 2-bladed folding propeller (2015). 
Engine Service history (Professionally serviced annually) - engine last serviced in April 2025.  Volvo shaft seal and cutlass bearing replaced in 2024.

Tankage:
Fuel - 68L 
Water - 182L

Electrical

12v/240v systems
2 x 110ah 12v batteries (Service and Domestic)
115a Engine alternator
Battery charger with Galvanic protection - 2017
240v Shore support including cable
Webasto hot air heating with 4 outlets - 2008

Water System:
Pressurised freshwater system. 
Hot and cold water
Water heated via Quick B3 20L calorifier

Rigging

Fractionally rigged deck stepped Bermudan sloop 
Anodised aluminium mast and boom by Kemp. 
Stainless steel standing rigging (Replaced in 2012) 
Running rigging
Slab mainsail reefing with lazy jacks
Furlex 200s genoa furler (2012)
Spinnaker pole. 
Adjustable backstay
KEMP kicker strut
Lewmar racing course and fine mainsheet adjustment track
All lines lead back to the cockpit

Winches:
2 x Lewmar 42 2-Speed winches (Primary)
2 x Lewmar 16 2-Speed winches (Spinnaker sheets)
2 x Lewmar 16 2-Speed winches (Halyards)
1 x Lewmar 16 single speed mainsail reefing winch on mast

Sail Wardrobe:
Mainsail - Dacron Atlantic 8.38 X-Cut Woven - 2015
Mainsail #2 - Platinum TS by Elvstrom - 2007
Genoa c/w UV Sacrificial strip - 301 C-Breeze (140%) by Elvstrom - 2012
Spinnaker (Tri-Radial) by Elvstrom - 2007
Genoa #2 - Genesis by Elvstrom - 2007
Storm Jib - Elvstrom 

Navigation

At the Chart Table:
Raymarine C80 GPS Chartplotter/MFD - 2007
Raymarine ST60 Multi - 2007
Icom DSC VHF radio with remote hand-piece in cockpit - 2013. Aerial replaced in 2010

In the Cockpit:
2 x Plastimo Contest Compass - 2007
Raymarine S1 tillerpilot (Autopilot) - 2007
Raymarine ST60 Log & Speed - 2007
Raymarine ST60 Depth - 2007
Raymarine ST60 Wind speed and direction - 2007
Raymarine ST60 Multi display - 2007
Raymarine ST60 Electronic compass - 2007

Additional Navigational Aids:
Radar Reflector
Navigation lights - LED Tricolour masthead light fitted in 2019
Clock and Barometer
Full set of flags

Deck

Danforth anchor, chain, and warp (2012)
CQR kedge anchor
Fenders (x9)
Mooring warps
Transom mounted folding boarding ladder
Teak cockpit gratings
Waterproof cockpit cushions
Cockpit table
Outboard engine storage bracket
Pushpit mountable BBQ
Tiller extension

Safety

Manual and electric bilge pumps
Emergency tiller
Handy billy
Horseshoe buoy with light
Danbuoy
Recovery line
Flares
Fire blanket
Fire extinguishers
Grab bag
Webbing strap jackstays plus heel straps in cockpit - 2013
Anchor ball and motoring cone
Binoculars
GAS & CO alarms
Spare jerry cans
Spare warps

Canvas

Sprayhood - 2012
Mainsail cover/Lazy bag

Miscellaneous

3-Man inflatable tender
Honda 2.3 4-Stroke outboard engine

Accommodation

Stepping below deck the saloon is spacious and bright, upholstered in red velour trim (Renewed in 2012) and contrasted with a teak wood finish the saloon appears spacious and comfortable. The accommodation offers up to seven berths in two cabins with approximately 6'2" maximum headroom. 

L- Shaped galley aft to starboard with a two burner gimbled oven, grill and stove, sink with hot and cold water, ice box, and plenty of cupboard space to store utensils and necessities. 

Chart table to port with quarter berth behind. 

Port side aft is the quarter berth ideal as extra accommodation or storage. 

Moving forward, the saloon with L-shaped settee to port which converts to a double berth, fixed table with drop leaves and settee berth and pilot berth to starboard. Single berth to starboard with pilot berth

Continuing forward towards the bow you pass through the heads complete with shower, marine toilet, hand basin and mirror. To the starboard side a large wardrobe space offers plenty of storage for wet weather gear etc. 

A double berth bow cabin with plenty of overhead storage cubbies and deck hatch allows for lots of natural light creating a light forward cabin space.

Domestic Equipment:
Panasonic radio/CD player
Webasto heating

Construction

Sigma 33 built in 1979 by Marine Projects Ltd in Plymouth (UK) for Sigma Yachts to a design by David Thomas. Hull # 31
White GRP hull with red style stripes
GRP superstructure and decks with moulded non-slip surfaces. 
Cast iron fin keel. 
Tiller steering to spade hung rudder. 
Self draining cockpit.   

*Last ashore in April 2025 for hull antifouling, anode replacement, and hull clean.

*Vessel maintenance log going back to 2006

Documentation

Documentation includes:
- Bill of Sales 
- Lloyds Hull Certificate
- Marine Projects Registration Certificate
- HM Customs VAT Satisfaction Statement
*As the vessel was built in the EU prior to the 15th June 1998 there was no requirement for it to meet the standards of the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD)

Disclaimer

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.

Contact

boatpoint at Conwy Marina

conwy@boatpoint.co.uk

01492 580 001