I33 Gracious Lady

[Maeling]

Ray & Sue, Welcome aboard.  Pardon my posting your letter but there are more experienced people on the Group than I when dealing with sail fabric selection.  ps you are member 358 of almost 1000 Compass Yachts.  The Innovator's are big boats, Don tried to talk me into one in 1981 when I ordered Maeling

Geoff Raebel

Hi Geoff,

 

Wonderful to hear from you.

 

Looking at other i33's for sale on the internet I'm of the belief that Gracious Lady is an early version (so 1979 could be correct) as in the passageway she doesn't have hatch access to the tanks on the starboard side, although this is being remedied.   

 

I was with the shipwright last night making preparations to fit the Beta 38 which include making a "patch" of the centre cockpit deck to enable easy access.   Also for when cruising and wishing to undertake maintenance etc  there will be easy access to all sides of the engine as new hatches through the forward bulkhead (via the seat) and the port side aft stowage area are being made.

 

We're in the throes of buying new sails ie the main, genoa (new furler C350) and an assymetrical spinnaker (bearing in mind the vessel will be used for cruising) however the sailmaker is wishing to make laminate sails whereas I'm pre-disposed to buying Dacron although the assymetrical spinnaker needn't be Dacron.    Any thoughts on what material and what sails to buy for cruising?

 

Oh, in answer to the question Gracious Lady is a sloop (photos attached).    Her external appearance will also alter soon as the cockpit roofline is being replaced. 

 

regards

Ray

[rajcruiser]

Welcome to the forum Ray. We also have an I33, Nfiesa. does yours have a hull number imprinted below the gunwale on the starboard side just forward of the stern? Ours is number 18, we have met no. 1 in the Whitsundays, can't recall if she had the starboard access hatch on the cockpit thwart I think our sails are Dacron and have served us well with 2 long cruises on the clock. I imagine unless you race these are most practical. If using a headsail furler I think the turning can damage some of the newer materials.

[Carl - Elcie Jay]

Cruising = Dacron. Long lasting, easy to handle.

[Maeling]

Thanks, I agree.
Geoff Raebel

[Carl - Elcie Jay]

Thanks Geoff. Just tried to transfer but got "Invalid BSB/account combination" error. Double ( and triple) checked that I had the same details as the web page. Can you confirm the details?

[Maeling]

Thanks, checked and removed a space in the BSB, checked the numbers that was the only glitch I could spot.  Please try again and let me know either way if there is still a problem.

REGARDS

Geoff Raebel

[suedubowcolson]

Hi Roger,

At long last I've been able to identify the hull number, it is 17 so she is not quite as old as first thought.

We took the advice of the forum members and are awaiting the delivery of a Dacron Main & Genoa (furling headsail).

Once again thank you to Geoff and the members for their valued advice.

regards

Ray

[Maeling]

Thanks Ray, Just cleaning up old mails and was about to post your previous - better late than never.

Geoff Raebel

Hi Geoff,

Could you thank the forum (including yourself) for the advice received on the sails please.

We are in the throes of negotiating the purchase of a Furling Genoa and Mainsail heeding the advice received by sticking to Dacron.

To date we've been unable to ascertain Gracious Lady's hull number due to the manner she is lying alongside but will do so at the first opportunity.

regards
Sue & Ray

[michael]

I have bought a I33 and was wondering about the hull number as discussed here. Is it on the inside or outside of the hull? How many were built? I have one of the original advertising pages and it lists 3 keels - interesting.

Regards

Michael

On Friday, August 7, 2015 at 12:41:26 PM UTC+10, rajcruiser wrote:

[rajcruiser]

Hi Micheal. the hull number is in the outside near the stern under the toe rail. Both sides I think. I think it is the imprint left by one of those old label making labels that was stuck into the mould, so is effectively moulded into the 'glass.
I have a couple of old magazines with reviews of the I33, they did seem to offer 3 keel depths and could be ketch or sloop rigged. Many were charter boats and had a slightly truncated sloop rig. I don't know how many built but Nfiesa at 18 is the highest number I have come across, would love to know the number of yours. Was she the one for sale on Lake Macquarie?

Cheers
Roger

[michael]

Hi Roger,

Was out there today and had a good look, found the number. It is "10". there appears to be an "S" in front of the number - but is was somewhat faint.

Mine is a 3/4 sloop rig. It was for sale on "Boat Point", name is Pisces. Was for sale out of Botany Bay.

Cheers

Michael

[Maeling]

You didn't mention sloop or ketch rigs!

Geoff Raebel

[Sue DubowColson]

Hi Geoff,

A quick update.

Gracious Lady's hull number is 17 and she has, at long last, been made seaworthy enough to sail from Bunbury to Mandurah where she is on the hard having a Beta 38 installed.   

In addition to the new rigging and sails, new windows and a roof have been installed over the centre cockpit (photo below) which have dramatically improved habitability.   To assist with the engine changeover the roof is removable and the centre cockpit deck was converted to a removable hatch; this made the liftout exceptionally easy.

I note in the forum that Claire and Colin (375) have port side access to the rear living area which is the same as ours.   Our mast is 40ft and she initially had a small hard windscreen.

Keep up the good work.

Sue & Ray

[Maeling]

Gotcha now, no need to reply to my previous.  Was the engine access panel already in the floor or did that have to be cut in? I think I know the answerbut it seems good positioning either way.

Geoff

[Sue DubowColson]

Hi Geoff,

Dave of South West Shipwrights at Bunbury made the hatch, windows and roof.   We found Dave to be a gentleman and an excellent artisan who took pride in his work as can be evidenced by the results.

The hatch is supported around the edge by glassed jarrah and when in place the cut (filled) is pencil thin, watertight, sturdy and no movement; brilliant job.   Diesel Marine Maintenance (Mandurah) are undertaking the engine change and talking to the men they were extremely happy as to how easy the hatch had made their task.  Engine and gearbox came out in one operation by crane.

regards

Ray

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[Sue DubowColson]

Hi Geoff,

I notice in the "threads" that Michael  was querying the weight of an I33.   Whilst dropping Gracious Lady back into the water the crane operator advised she weighed 5 tonnes.

regards

Ray

On 4 May 2016, at 8:30 am, Maeling <scou...@gmail.com> wrote:

[michael]

Hi Ray,

Thanks for that info. Was your I33 in "cruising" fit out when weighed?

Cheers

Michael

On Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 7:29:25 PM UTC+10, suedubowcolson wrote:

Hi Geoff,

I notice in the "threads" that Michael  was querying the weight of an I33.   Whilst dropping Gracious Lady back into the water the crane operator advised she weighed 5 tonnes.

regards

Ray

On 4 May 2016, at 8:30 am, Maeling <scou...@gmail.com> wrote:

Gotcha now, no need to reply to my previous.  Was the engine access panel already in the floor or did that have to be cut in? I think I know the answerbut it seems good positioning either way.

Geoff

On Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 12:05:04 PM UTC+10, suedubowcolson wrote:

Hi Geoff,

A quick update.

Gracious Lady's hull number is 17 and she has, at long last, been made seaworthy enough to sail from Bunbury to Mandurah where she is on the hard having a Beta 38 installed.   

In addition to the new rigging and sails, new windows and a roof have been installed over the centre cockpit (photo below) which have dramatically improved habitability.   To assist with the engine changeover the roof is removable and the centre cockpit deck was converted to a removable hatch; this made the liftout exceptionally easy.

I note in the forum that Claire and Colin (375) have port side access to the rear living area which is the same as ours.   Our mast is 40ft and she initially had a small hard windscreen.

Keep up the good work.

Sue & Ray

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[Sue DubowColson]

Hi Michael,

She was in a "bare" state, having been stripped in preparation for an engine change.   Even the cupboard doors had been taken out for varnishing and the windlass (rather a heavy one) had also been removed in preparation for replacement.   The only items of "load" onboard were 50ltrs of diesel, the mainsail and the genoa.   The boat was weighed as she was being placed back into the water; there was little difference in weight between the old and new motors.

We went for a Beta 38HP which had its first real run (4 hrs) yesterday and performed flawlessly.   Previously the boat had a tired Yanmar 20HP which we felt was always underpowered especially if caught in a bad situation.

regards

Ray

On 12 Aug 2016, at 2:28 pm, michael <mcb...@fastrac.net.au> wrote:

Hi Ray,

Thanks for that info. Was your I33 in "cruising" fit out when weighed?

Cheers

Michael

On Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 7:29:25 PM UTC+10, suedubowcolson wrote:

[XSDRAFTING-POP]

Gracious Lady,

What a lovely name for a yacht.

I went aboard Nfiesa (an I33) at Brampton Island & found her to be very roomy. Looked to be a fantastic yacht.

If my wife ever wins Tattslotto, I would look at an I33 in leu of Ophelia due to extra space for my work. I very rarely buy Tatts.

Allan Haddow - Ophelia

 

[michael]

I hauled Pieces out for some hull work - get rid of many coats of hard antifouling - an asked the crane operator what she weighed; 6.55ton. This was in normal fit out minus sails and only 30 litre fuel and about 60 litre water. Cost was $1500 for crane, low loader, cradle and workers. Total of 3 hours charged. I get to use the yard, power, water and facilities for around $120 per calendar month and can come and go as I want. There is a nearby shipwright ( and a very good one he is), welder, s/s metal fabricator, diesel engine mechanic and most anything else including great coffee! 20 minute drive from home so not too far away.

So having refitted a Northerner 28 twice in 15 years it all starts again with an I33 :)

[danieledelcastillo]

How great is that Michael.
Where is this place?

Cheers

Daniele