Description

1980 Sigma 33 OOD David Thomas design Cruiser/Racer

“Signet” is a fine example of a well maintained Sigma 33. All works / upgrades have been carried out with meticulous detail. (Full very satisfactory survey report completed April 26 available). This Sigma 33 has an impressive appearance and must be seen to be appreciated “Signet” has an excellent wardrobe of sails for both racing and cruising, all sails are in great condition. She is also very well kitted out for cruising. Fitted with navigation equipment including chartplotter, VHF, and autopilot, makes her a reliable and capable cruiser ideal for coastal, offshore sailing and racing.
Currently available for viewing on the hard at Ballyholme Yacht Club

Specifications

Accommodation

Stepping below deck the saloon is spacious and bright, upholstered in blue (Renewed in 2016)
Teak wood finish (all woodwork refurbished 2020) in excellent condition. 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 oven, grill and stove, sink with cold water, ice box, and plenty of cupboard space. Chart table to port with quarter berth behind.  (New quarter berth window installed 2023 giving lots of natural light) Saloon forward has L-shaped settee which converts to a double berth, fixed table with drop leaves and settee berth Pilot berth to starboard. Marine toilet, hand basin and mirror, to the starboard side a large wardrobe space offers plenty of storage for wet weather gear etc.  Double berth bow cabin Domestic Equipment: Panasonic radio/CD player saloon and cockpit speakers

Construction

Sigma 33 built in 1980 designed by David Thomas.
Hull White GRP hull with blue stripes GRP superstructure and decks with moulded non-slip surfaces. Cast iron fin keel.  Tiller steering to spade hung rudder.  Self draining cockpit.   

Equipment

Cruising equipment
Hyde furlough headsail (very good condition
Hyde cruising mainsail (very good condition) Slab mainsail reefing with lazy jacks Genoa furler (Profurl C320)
Spinnaker pole.  Adjustable backstay KEMP kicker strut All lines lead back to the cockpit Winches: 2 x Lewmar 43 2-Speed winches (Primary self tailors) 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 running to the cockpit
Sails
North Mainsail North Genoa 1
North Genoa 2
Storm Jib
All above sails in excellent condition with little use?  
2xSpinikers
Navigation
At the Chart Table: Chartplotter
GPS
DSC VHF radio
In the Cockpit: 2 x Compass replaced 2024
Raymarine tillerpilot
(Autopilot) - 2017 little use
Log & Speed auto helm
Depth
Raymarine ST60 Wind speed
GPS repeater
Additional Navigational Aids:
Radar Reflector
Navigation lights Anchor, chain, and warp kedge anchor
Fenders (8)
Mooring warps
Transom mounted folding boarding ladder Teak cockpit gratings
Outboard engine storage holder
Manual bilge pumps
Emergency tiller
Horseshoe buoy
Recovery line
Flares
Fire blanket 2026
Fire extinguishers 2026
GAS & CO alarms (all gas related equipment replaced and certificated May 2026)
Spare warps
Canvas sprayhood
Mainsail cover/Lazy bag

Navigation Equipment

At the Chart Table:
Chartplotter
GPS
DSC VHF Radio

Engine(s)

Mechanical
Yanmar 2GM20 diesel engine serviced annually
Shaft drive to two blade folding prop with drippless shaft seal
P Bracket and cutlass bearing replaced in 2023.

Sails & Spars

North Mainsail
North Genoa 1
North Genoa 2
Storm Jib

All above sails in excellent condition with little use
 
2xSpinnakers
Rigging Fractionally rigged deck stepped Bermudan sloop  Anodised aluminium mast boom and spinnaker pole
Stainless steel standing rigging (Replaced this year April 2026)

Safety Equipment

Manual bilge pump
Emergency tiller
Horseshoe buoy
Recovery line
Flares
Fire blanket 2026
Fire extinguishers 2026
Gas and Co2 alarm (all gas related equipment replaced and certificated May 2026)

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