1998 Barbican 33 “Nomad” | Sturdy, Long-Keeled Cruiser with Recent Engine & Upgrades
Well-built, well-maintained, and ready to sail – explore the coast or venture offshore in comfort and confidence.
The Barbican 33 “Nomad” is a robust, cutter-rigged cruiser, admired for its excellent seakeeping and timeless design by Maurice Griffiths. Built by Barbican Yachts in Plymouth and launched in 1999, she features a strong GRP hull with encapsulated ballast and bonded bulkheads—ideal for those seeking a traditional yacht with offshore capability. A taller-than-standard mast and additional bilge ballast enhance both performance and stability.
Lovingly maintained by just two owners, “Nomad” has seen thoughtful upgrades throughout. A Volvo Penta D1-30 engine (fitted new in 2022) ensures dependable, economical cruising with minimal hours. Her well-equipped nav station includes a B&G GPS/plotter (2022), Furuno radar, Autohelm autopilot, and NASA DSC VHF. On deck, a Lofrans manual windlass, 35lb CQR anchor with 50m chain, spray hood, bimini, and full cockpit cover add serious cruising practicality.
Below deck, five berths across two cabins provide flexible accommodation. A Plastimo twin-burner cooker, refrigerator, Lavac toilet, and saloon heater create a comfortable, functional interior—perfect for extended passages or relaxed weekends aboard.
Currently lying at the Northshore shipyard, Itchenor – contact us today to arrange a viewing.
Offered for sale by Williams & Smithells International – specialists in quality cruising yachts with character.
Construction
GRP hull (solid laminate) with bonded stringers and bulkheads
Original cream gelcoat finish in good condition
Long-keeled, aft cockpit sloop
Deck with cored laminate and timber reinforcement
Encapsulated ballast (believed iron in resin)
Additional loose ballast in saloon bilges for stability
GRP rudder with stainless steel stock and skeg support
No evidence of material stress cracking
Stanchions, rails, and deck fittings securely fastened
2025 Survey available on request
Machinery
2022 Volvo Penta D1-30 engine (30hp)
Freshwater cooled
Conventional shaft drive
Bronze Autoprop 3-bladed propeller
Grease-lubricated flexible stern gland
Mechanical gearbox transmission
TX single-lever throttle/gear control in cockpit
Wind generator
Tankage
125L built-in GRP fuel tank under saloon bilge
100L flexible freshwater tank beneath forward berth
Gas system with copper pipework
Electrics
12V and 220V onboard voltage
3 x 12V Numax batteries (Services/Engine)
Additional spare battery under saloon sole
Battery isolator/selector switches
Charging via engine alternator and solar panel
12V DC panel with breakers at the chart table
Shore power inlet and inverter
Electrical equipment tested and operational
Rig & Sails
Bermudian cutter rigged
Taller-than-standard Eurospars silver anodised aluminium mast
Single spreader, deck-stepped mast
Stainless steel 1×19 wire standing rigging (believed original)
Stainless steel chainplates bolted through deck
Inner forestay chainplate (lifting slightly but stable)
Running rigging in serviceable condition
White slab reefed mainsail
White roller furling genoa
Original sails in serviceable condition
Mainsail cover & lazy bag
Accommodation
2 cabins, 5 berths (1 double, 3 single)
1x Lavac marine toilet with overboard discharge
Small burner for heating in saloon
Gimballed Twin-burner Plastimo cooker with oven & grill
Refrigerator
Hot water system
Deck
Lofrans manual windlass
35lb CQR anchor with 50m of 8mm galvanised chain
Various mooring line
Full set of fenders
Bimini top, spray hood
Cockpit cover & lazyjacks
Aluminium cleats forward, aft, and midships
Aluminium framed acrylic fixed windows
Lewmar forward hatches (UV crazing noted but functional)
Secure timber washboards for companionway hatch
Navigation
B&G plotter/GPS (2022)
Furuno radar
Autohelm ST50 autopilot
NASA DSC VHF
Log-speedometer
Wind speed & direction
Plastimo compass in cockpit
Depth sounder
Radar detector
Navigation lights
Tenders
Tender included
Outboard engine
Outboard bracket fitted
Safety
4-6 man liferaft in canister, deck-mounted
2 x Horseshoe lifebuoys with floating line & lights
Fire extinguishers (dry powder in accommodation
Automatic clean agent in engine space)
Fire blanket
Gas alarm, CO detector, and smoke alarm
Manual & electric bilge pumps
Radar detector
The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.
Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith, in this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.
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