Classic COBRA 33 Toughs were a traditional Thames boatbuilder and in the 70's produced two classic motor boats, the Python 27 and the Cobra 33. This is a Cobra 33 with a deep vee hull, a rare open cockpit and a skipper's aft cabin. Over the past three years the boat has been thoughtfully restored by a n experienced boat owner. The engines have been removed and bilge painted. Both turbocharers have been overhauled(£1000), the starter motors have also been reconditioned(£500) and the water system overhauled. Wiring has been checked and a Bow Thruster installed(£1100) New seats have been fitted and the cockpit floors now have gas struts(£450). It is a great boat now! There is a new gas stove with grill, a working microwave and a small fridge so it would make a great liveaboard or long term cruiser. Currently moored near Chichester.
Reason for sale, owner now too old to use boat properly!
Vessel type: | Fast classic cruiser |
Designer: | Toughs |
Builder: | Toughs of teddington |
Make: | Tough Brothers |
Model: | Cobra 33 |
Fit Out: | Part completed by Toughs,completed by Tank designer, Dr. Wellington. |
Constructed: | 1974 |
Registry: | SSR |
Berths: | 3 |
No. of engines: | 2 |
Engine model: | Perkins 6354 |
Engine power: | 145 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Drive type: | Shaft drive |
Length over all: | 33' |
Length at waterline: | 30' |
Beam: | 10' |
Maximum draft: | 3' |
Hull material: | Glass Fibre |
Hull type: | deep vee |
Hull colour: | cream/blue |
Displacement: | 6 metric tons |
Fuel capacity: | 100 Gallons |
Water capacity: | 50 Gallons |
Holding tank capacity: | 25 Gallons |
V berth with infill forward, Captain's cabin aft with dinnette amidships which could easily make a berth for children. All upholstery is in blue fabric, recent and in good condition. Just fitted with a NEW hob and grill (Neptune 4500) and with microwave and Fridge re located to make more galley space.
Heavily constructed of 1970's Grp when they were not concerned about the price of resin and built a boat to the standard they thought seaworthy. Both hull and decks were separately moulded, then strongly joined to form the boat.
The boat was obviously bought part-complete and finished by the first owner, a Dr. Wellington, a tank designer, over an eight year period, on the Thames.
Radio and chart plotter, depth sounder.
Two reliable Perkins 6.354 six cylinder, in line diesels. Engines removed, bilge cleaned and painted. Turbos professionally re-conditioned(£1000), Starter motors removed and serviced(£500) New Vetus bow thruster fitted by professionals at Bursledon shipyard.(£1100) Raw water pumps serviced and re-fitted. All rubbers on engine checked and replaced as necessary. Engines start easily and run with good oil pressure and temperatures correct. Two trips Hamble to Chichester and back, 3/4 hours each, no problems done at 8 knots with very limited fuel consumption.
Horseshoe life rafts.
Note: Indicated location is approximate general area only.