Arends 33
Marine out of water survey completed May 2026 by Marine Surveyor Barry Colson.
May 2026 - Spitfire was slipped at Scarborough Marina - Antifouled, anodes changed, seacocks checked.
May 2026 - Spitfire was slipped at Scarborough Marina - Antifouled, anodes changed, seacocks checked.
Region
Queensland
Location
Brisbane QLD
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Racing
Launch Year
1984
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
HIN
AUAAG000093QT4
Rego
OT980Q
Rego Expiry
25/11/2026
Designer
Ron Swanson
Builder
Arends
Length
34' - 10.36m
Beam
3.26m
Draft
1.37m
Displacement
5745kg (approx. )
Keel / Ballast
2295kg
Deck Material
Fireglass
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
1 X 30 kW (27 H. P. )
Yanmar 3HM
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
27
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
9905
Fuel Consumption
1 and 1/2 lt per hour @ 2000rpm
Max Speed
7 knots
Cruise Speed
7 knots
Propulsion
Diesel
Thrusters
No
Genset
No
Fuel
100 litres
Water
Fresh water is carried in a built-in fibreglass tank, one located under the cabin sole. This has 3 integral baffles with a total capacity of 320 litres. Pressure cold water is provided to the head van
Accommodation
Forward double bed and aft 3/4 bed with single berths either side of dining table
Refrigeration
A built in 12/240-volt refrigerator is fitted under the navigation table and is functional.
Stove
A Smev three burner gas cook top, grill and oven is fitted in the galley. The gas bottle is secured in a separate locker and vented
Toilet
The vessel's single head is an electric Jabsco model which is connected to a Saniloo chlorine waste treatment system located in the head forward cabinet. An electric macerator pump is fitted to facilitate discharging. All valves were tested and functional and no indication of leaks was noted.
Entertainment
Pioneer stereo and CD player is fully functional
Air Conditioning
An Olimpia air conditioner is fitted and an Ausclimate brand dehumidifier.
Dinghy
Sirocco aluminium bottomed inflatable 2.4 metres
Outboard
Tohatsu 2hp
Covers
The vessels Bimini and davits are integrated with the pushpit. These are robustly
constructed with no evidence of stressing or movement. The spray dodger presents in average
condition with isolated areas of rub-through on the frame, they remain serviceable.
constructed with no evidence of stressing or movement. The spray dodger presents in average
condition with isolated areas of rub-through on the frame, they remain serviceable.
Ground Tackle
27 kg (60LB) plough anchor in the stem head, this is fitted with approximately
60 metres of galvanised chain.
60 metres of galvanised chain.
Bilge Pumps
An electric submersible bilge pump is located under the cabin sole in the keel sump.
Epirb
A 406 EPIRB is carried, serial number 549106, UIN:3EEC893408FFBFF. The battery is current until Sept
Life Jackets
2 x inflatable PFD type 1 life jackets are carried.
Flares
Inshore flares are carried
Fire Protection
2 x 1kg and 1 kg dry powder fire extinguishers, one in the galley and one in the saloon.
Electrics
12-volt DC ships and 240-volt AC shore power is utilized. AC Shore power is taken aboard via an
approved IP66 fitting which is located on cockpit coaming aft of the helm. 240-volt AC power is
utilized by the GPO fittings. A dedicated circuit breaker is fitted in the port cockpit locker. The AC
inlet fitting, circuit breaker and outlets were replaced during the current ownership. The vessels 12-volt
DC system comprises of two battery banks. The house bank comprises of 2 x 12-volt AGM type
batteries located under the starboard quarter berth whilst the engine start bank comprises of a single
12-volt sealed AGM battery mounted immediately forward of the engine. All batteries are secured and
corrosion free. Both banks are wired via a rotary battery switch mounted beneath the chart table. This
permits joint/parallel or separate usage. Charging is provided by the engine alternator, and a solar
array comprising of 2 x 200-watt rigid solar panels mounted on top of the davit/Bimini arch. These
charge via a Morningstar brand Pro-star 30 solar charge controller. A Victron Energy battery monitor
is fitted and functional exhibiting 12.55volts. The DC switch panels are located on the starboard side of the companionway bulkhead and a light switch panel opposite the head. These are well laid out and
clearly labelled. A 12-volt 800-watt Sinewave inverter is fitted.
approved IP66 fitting which is located on cockpit coaming aft of the helm. 240-volt AC power is
utilized by the GPO fittings. A dedicated circuit breaker is fitted in the port cockpit locker. The AC
inlet fitting, circuit breaker and outlets were replaced during the current ownership. The vessels 12-volt
DC system comprises of two battery banks. The house bank comprises of 2 x 12-volt AGM type
batteries located under the starboard quarter berth whilst the engine start bank comprises of a single
12-volt sealed AGM battery mounted immediately forward of the engine. All batteries are secured and
corrosion free. Both banks are wired via a rotary battery switch mounted beneath the chart table. This
permits joint/parallel or separate usage. Charging is provided by the engine alternator, and a solar
array comprising of 2 x 200-watt rigid solar panels mounted on top of the davit/Bimini arch. These
charge via a Morningstar brand Pro-star 30 solar charge controller. A Victron Energy battery monitor
is fitted and functional exhibiting 12.55volts. The DC switch panels are located on the starboard side of the companionway bulkhead and a light switch panel opposite the head. These are well laid out and
clearly labelled. A 12-volt 800-watt Sinewave inverter is fitted.
Electronics
A Plastimo bulkhead mounted helm compass is fitted and functional. A Raymarine Ray 54E VHF radio is fitted and functional. A Lowrance Global Map 5200E GPS/plotter is fitted.
A Simrad tiller pilot. An SOS life sling is mounted on the pushpit. A radar reflector is mounted in the rigging.
A Simrad tiller pilot. An SOS life sling is mounted on the pushpit. A radar reflector is mounted in the rigging.
Sail Inventory
The head stay is
fitted with a Profurl brand Genoa furling system. The mainsail is
roller-reefed around the boom.
fitted with a Profurl brand Genoa furling system. The mainsail is
roller-reefed around the boom.
Mast / Rigging
The mast is rigged with a single set of inline spreaders. It has cap
shrouds, fore and aft lower shrouds, twin topmast backstays and a forestay. All standing rigging is 1 x
19 stainless steel wire
shrouds, fore and aft lower shrouds, twin topmast backstays and a forestay. All standing rigging is 1 x
19 stainless steel wire
ABOUT THE SELLER
William & Cheryl Macdonald
Brisbane
QLD 4017 Australia
QLD 4017 Australia