1990 LM Vitesse 33 boat for sale

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LM Vitesse 33 for sale in Kent  - Project purchase

This 1990 LM Vitesse 33 offers five berths in two cabins with 6ft headroom within the vessel. It is being sold as a project as it requires the standing rigging and most of the running rigging to be replaced, some repairs to internal bulkheads that have become damp, some of the wiring needing to be replaced, the mast shoe needs to be replaced due to a crack, and the vessel needs a good period ashore to dry out due to high moisture readings in the hull

This vessel benefits from a recently serviced Volvo Engine with approximately 1000hrs, a newly installed saildrive diaphragm, an array of navigation equipment including a Simrad Chartplotter with integrated radar, Seatalk depth gauge, speed/log,  wind direction, Raymarine VHF radio and Autopilot. Some of the instruments are not working due to wiring issues. 

The LM Vitesse 33 combines safe, comfortable, spacious accommodation, a good-sized wheelhouse and cockpit with great sailing performance and is well-suited for families, or even longer-distance sailors. The owner has enjoyed the vessel for the last 22 years and is selling due to retiring from sailing. 

Please call our Kent office +44 (0)1634 571605 for further information or to arrange a viewing.

Accommodation

The forepeak features a double V-berth over 6 feet in length with under berth and shelf storage to both port and starboard. This area also includes an opening overhead deck hatch to allow natural light and ventilation. 

Moving aft the heads are located between the forepeak and saloon. The heads are equipped with a sea toilet to starboard, and a sink mounted in a vanity unit with a shower to port and a shower tray inset to the floor.

Hot water is provided by a Calorifier water heater and 240v immersion heater. This vessel also benefits from a 200 Litre fresh water capacity. 

The open plan saloon features an offset passageway forward on the port side and a centrally positioned drop-leaf table. A traditional bench-style seating runs along both port and starboard side. The saloon offers ample storage with a variety of compartments and under-settee lockers on both sides. These two settees also convert into single berths.

Ascending the saloon companion way to the enclosed wheelhouse which provides an excellent haven from the elements when at sea. The galley is located within the wheelhouse to the port side, and features a single stainless-steel sink equipped with Pressurised hot and cold water. The galley also includes a gimballed 2-burner gas cooker with a grill and oven, and ample storage space.

The wheelhouse also offers a single helm seat to starboard with engine controls and navigational aids. Located under the helm seat is a quarter berth cabin, with under berth storage.

Moving to the stern of the vessel a rear cockpit offers bench seating to both port and starboard with a tiller to allow a greater feeing of control when under sail. The cockpit floor can be lifted to give full access to all areas of the engine compartment.

Mechanical and Rigging

Spars & Sails:

This LM Vitesse 33 has a Bermudan masthead sloop rig with a 1990 aluminium, deck stepped, mast and boom with stainless steel standing rigging. This yacht has a Profurl, furling headsail and slab reefing mainsail, with lazy jacks and manual backstay. The age of the standing and running rigging is unknown. This vessel also includes an aluminium spinnaker pole.

Winches:

2 x Sheet/Halyard winches

Sails:

1 x Mainsail - (Fully Battened, Age Unknown, Ben Boer, Fair condition)

1 x Genoa - (2008, Excellent condition)

1 x Spinnaker – (Age Unknown, hardly used)
 

Mechanical Systems:

Propelling this LM Vitesse 33 is a single 3 Cylinder 28HP Volvo Penta D1-30 diesel engine, paired with a Saildrive and a three-bladed fixed propeller with approximately 1000Hrs.

This engine was last serviced by the owner in October 2024, and the Saildrive diaphragm was last changed in October 2024. The starter motor was also replaced in October 2024.

Fuel is provided by a 100-litre capacity stainless-steel tank, with propulsion controlled by a single lever morse control in the wheelhouse.

Electrical Systems:

3 x 12-volt batteries (1 x engine batteries 2024 + 2 x domestic batteries 2024)

All batteries are charged from the engine alternator and a 240V battery charger via the 240V shore power ring main system which also has a 240v hot water immersion heater attached.  Enhancing the efficiency of the batteries is a Merlin Power Gauge Pro Battery Management System.

Inventory

Deck Equipment:

• Anchor – CQR
• Kedge anchor – Y Bruce
• Mainsail Cover
• Sprayhood
• Cockpit Canopy
• Boarding ladder
• 8 x Mooring warps.
• 8 x Fenders
• 1x Avon 4 Man Tender

Navigation Equipment:

• Steering compass
• Depth – Seatalk
• Speed/log – Seatalk
• Windspeed and direction - Seatalk
• VHF Radio – Raymarine
• Chartplotter/integrated Radar - Simrad
• GPS – Garmin
• Autopilot
• Electronic Chart
• Navigation lights – Deck & Mast Level
• Anchor light.
• Clock and barometer.

Safety Equipment:

• 2 x Fire Extinguishers
• 1 x Fire Blanket
• 2 x Jack Stays
• XM Lift Raft – 4 Persons – Last Serviced 2010
• EPIRB
• Deck Light
• 1 x Manual Bilge Pump
• Radar reflector

• Displacement with a fin keel and transom hung rudder.

History & Construction:

This LM Vitesse 33 was built in 1990 by LM Yachting a Danish shipyard known for its exceptional craftsmanship and innovation in yacht design. The yacht has a white GRP hull and superstructure. She benefits from a fin keel, with a transom hung rudder, a self-draining cockpit and an anchor well.

She was last out of the water in October 2024 when the hull was polished, anodes changed, antifouled, engine service, and Sail drive diaphragm replaced.  It is being sold as a project as it requires the standing rigging and most of the running rigging to be replaced, some repairs to internal bulkheads that have become damp, some of the wiring needing to be replaced, the mast shoe needs to be replaced due to a crack, and the vessel needs a good period ashore to dry out due to high moisture readings in the hull Owner is selling due to a retiring from sailing.  

Title Documents:

When preparing these details, we have seen the following documentation:

Bill of Sale in the owner’s name

Previous bills of sale

Builder Certificate

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