1966 Medalist 33 Mk2
LeComte Medalist 33 MkII, a classic yacht designed by William Tripp and built in 1966 by the LeComte yard in Vianen (The Netherlands).Heavy GRP yacht with Airex sandwich deck, deep keel and hung rudder, renowned for her strength, comfort and upwind performance.
SpecificationsDesigner: William H. TrippBuilder: LeComte (The Netherlands)Year: 1966 – Medalist 33 MkII seriesType: cruising yacht – masthead sloopHull: GRP with Airex sandwich deckLOA: approx. 10.06 m (33 ft)LWL: approx. 7.34 m (24 ft)Beam: approx. 3.05 m (10 ft)Draft: approx. 1.60 m (5.25 ft)Displacement: approx. 5,300 kgBallast: approx. 1,900 kgRig: masthead sloop, classic stayed mastSail area (main + 100% foretriangle): approx. 42 m²
Engine
Volvo MD2030 – 2004 – approx. 2,200 h→ Starts and runs very well, regularly serviced.
Sails
Tri-radial mainsail (Dimension Polyant Pro Radial 284 PR / 344 PR) – 2024 – excellent conditionSpare mainsail in Dacron 350 – fair conditionElvström genoa on furler – 2020Staysail on furlerStorm jib on furlerAsymmetric spinnaker
Ground tackle & tender
Kobra 16 kg anchor with 70 m of 9 mm galvanized chainManual windlassBombard Mini dinghy
Steering system
Solimar 607 steering systemFine adjustments and axial bearing replaced in 2025
Electronics & navigation
NAVICOM RT750 V2 VHF with AISFuruno 1623 radarFuruno 1670 chartplotterC‑MAP 4D WD89 charts: North‑West Europe, English Channel, United Kingdom & IrelandRaymarine ST50 central displayRaymarine 4000 autopilot – to be overhauledAutohelm ST50 anemometerAutohelm ST50 GPS
Power & autonomy
AeroGen 4 wind generatorEngine battery 72 AhService battery 100 AhEnergy Mobile BM800 battery monitorWater tank level gauge
Onboard comfort
Coolmatic CR65 fridgeStereo radio / cassette player
Layout and volume typical of a 33‑foot 1960s cruiser, comfortable for a couple or a small family.
This LeComte Medalist 33 MkII is a classic yacht: solid, comfortable and fast upwind, regularly maintained and well equipped for cruising. She is ready to sail again in Brittany, to England or further afield, for an owner looking for a yacht with character rather than an anonymous plastic cruiser.