Summary“The Ocean 33 is a modern ocean-going cruising yacht, designed to be fast, comfortable and supremely seaworthy.” — Ed DuboisIolair Mhara — meaning Sea Eagle — is a Westerly Ocean 33 and a well-specified RCD Category A cruising yacht. Easily sailed by two people, yet comfortable for a family, she is designed for confident offshore cruising and relaxed coastal passages.The Westerly Ocean 33 is widely regarded as one of the finest yachts built by the renowned Westerly group. Beautifully designed, strongly constructed and comfortable close to the wind, Iolair Mhara has been in our ownership for more than 13 years. She has been well maintained, upgraded and cruised extensively.Description“The Ocean 33 is a modern ocean-going cruising yacht, designed to be fast, comfortable and supremely seaworthy.” — Ed Dubois Iolair Mhara — meaning Sea Eagle — is a Westerly Ocean 33 and a well-specified RCD Category A cruising yacht. Easily sailed by two people, yet comfortable for a family, she is designed for confident offshore cruising and relaxed coastal passages.The Westerly Ocean 33 is widely regarded as one of the finest yachts built by the renowned Westerly group. Beautifully designed, strongly constructed and comfortable close to the wind, Iolair Mhara has been in our ownership for more than 13 years. She has been well maintained, upgraded and cruised extensively.Key FeaturesHeadlining replaced and additional insulation addedSeacocks below the waterline replaced with Trudesign seacocks and load-bearing collarsAccommodation for six with ample headroomPressurised hot and cold water, with Eberspacher heating throughoutFridge, upgraded alternator regulation and battery isolationCockpit enclosure, stack pack, bow sprit and range of anchorsThree-blade folding Gori propeller, life raft, dinghy, outboard engine and moreComprehensive sail wardrobe, including Vectran mainsail and genoa from 2022Extensive equipment inventory, including VHF, AIS, chart plotters, fenders and warps With only 33 Westerly Ocean 33s built, they are rarely found on the market. VAT has been paid, and all documentation, including the original bill of sale, is available. Winter cover available by separate arrangement.Construction HullGRP Hull: isophthalic and vinyl ester resins, epoxied from new.Topsides: Firet bonded polyester felt deck, No Balsa!Bulb Fin KeelTiller steering in laminated wood with Autopilot BracketBalanced RudderBat system bowsprit (removable), Double Bow Rollers and Asymmetric tack pointAnti-fouled – May 2026Sail drive Anodes replaced – May 2026, spares on boardAll Seacocks below the waterline have been replaced with Trudesign seacocks, all with a load-bearing collar, 2016Stainless Steel Stanchions, Stanchion Gates, Port and starboard, and guard wiresMechanical EngineEngine/Sail DriveYanmar 2GM20FC – Serviced winter 2025/6Plastimo engine by blower, New June 2026Engine hours recorded on a Tiny Tach meter and Rev CounterFront Engine mounts replaced in winter 2024, with upper Saildrive oil sealSail Drive SD20 with Gori 3 blade folding propeller with Overdrive.Stainless fuel tank 100 litres, fuel level sight gauge, with Wema inspection Hatches and Fuel polishing systemElectrical 12 Volt system with 1x 75amp engine start battery and 2x 110amp Domestic.Charged via Alternator with Sterling Regulator and Agofet split Charger and Sterling Battery charger 40 A/hr when on shore power.The service batteries are protected from overcharging by a thermocouple linked to the Sterling regulator, and battery cables are protected by MRBF (Marine Rated Battery Fuse)Shore power with a galvanic isolator, 4 sockets 2 with USB, 240 volt immersion heater. Separately switched at the Nav station.Shore Power with Polarity Check and RCD trip. Aft Cabin and Forward Cabin Sockets with USB12-volt Battery monitor and Alarm Water System Pressurised hot and cold water in the Galley and Heads,Pressure pump and filter. Hot water Calorifier 25 litre, with 240-volt immersion and engine heated, with pressure relief and accumulatorTwin sink with a hot and cold-water mixer tapTankage 100 litre diesel tank in Stainless steel 150 litre water tankMast Rigging and Sails Mast and Rigging 19/20 fractional SloopSelden mast, boom, rigged with 3 reefsSelden Rodkicker (Gas strut replaced 2025)Seldon Backstay TensionerFurlex 200S Furler system (wire replaced with rigging 2016, Line guide replaced recently)Lewmar fully adjustable genoa cars led to the cockpitStainless Steel Rigging – 2014-16, Lower turnbuckles D1 replaced May 2026Seldon spinnaker pole and PfeifferTelescopic wisker pole SailsMC sails Fully Battened Vectran main sail – slab reefing 2022 good condition (The mainsail has spectacles for both the Cunningham and all 3 Reefing points)MC sails Vectran Furling Genoa 2022 (good condition)Both the above sails were valeted 2 years agoSaunders No. 3 Genoa (excellent condition)Saunders lightweight spinnaker (as new, used once)MC sails A2 Asymetric 2018 excelent condition with ATN snuffer and ratchet blockStorm sail with sleeve (as new) and sheetsOlder sails (laminate main, genoa new UV strip 2022Selection of sail storage and launch bagsGood Quality sheets for all the above sails and turning blocksSail HandlingAll lines aft to cockpit (except topping lift)2 x 30 Lewmar Self-Tailing two-speed Halyard Winches2 x 40 Lewmar Self-Tailing two-speed Primary Winches10 Spinlock rope clutches, some sparesRope tidy loopsAccommodationSingle aft one heads layout sleeping 6 in two double cabins and 2 long berths in the saloonHeadlining replaced 2020/21 with additional insulation on sides (spare lining available)Eberspacher Diesel Heating, 3 ventsSaloon Saloon Table with folding Leaves and centre wine and spirits stowageSettee Seating on Port and StarboardPlenty of stowage both above and belowShip's Clock & BarometerLewmar Hatch with Blackout Blind12 Volt charging station (Four fused Cigarette Lighter sockets)Galley to portTwin sink with a hot and cold-water mixer tapPlastimo Neptune Gimbled Oven with Grill and 2 Burner Gas hob, with Isolation valveLarge top-loading fridge with light above.Ample Stowage in racks and cupboardsGranite effect worktop,Plates, glasses, knives, cutlery, kettle, pans, oven trays, some tea towels, bowls, and other kitchen equipment 240-volt: Equipment: Kettle, Toaster, Fan heater, Vacuum and DehumidifierSteel Harness RailFire blanketFore CabinDouble BerthCabin LightingLewmar Hatch to the fore deck with blackout blindHanging locker and stowage under mattressesAft CabinGenerous double berth with a proper mattress.Stowage locker/cupboard and under-mattressesLED LightingAft access to the engineHeadsJabsco Marine Toilet refurb 2026 (plus spares)Moulded vanity unit with mirror and stowageSink with a hot and cold-water mixer tap and a Shower hoseShower Tray with Teak grate and drain pumpWet hanging to the aft with drainLED lightingEngine Access hatchInventory Navigation EquipmentElectronics and Navigation topsidesRaytheon ST60 WindRaytheon ST60 Speed/logRaytheon ST60 DepthSilva Star Nav RepeaterRaytheon ST4000+ AutopilotLED Navigation lights, Super NOVA masthead, and LED bow and sternAutonautic Steering Compass, Illuminated with cover2, 12V sockets for powering iPads, etcSimrad Cockpit speaker switched to VHFNavigation StationLarge forward-facing navigation deskNavigator's seatChart Light, red/whiteRaytheon Personal Electronic CompassElectric Panels, with boat safety informationSmartGauge Battery Monitor and AlarmElectronic Navigation Suite down belowGarmin chart plotter GPSmap 750 Scotland Charts 2026Garmin 128 Chart PlotterAIS Digital Yacht IAISTX Class B Transponder +Wi-Fi (AIS to iPad, not included)Raytheon Pathfinder SL70 RadarNEMA 2000 network connection busMooring and Anchoring Simpson Lawrence Sprint 1000 windlass with wireless remote16 kg Lewmar Delta Anchor 60m chain and spliced rode35 lbs CQR with 15m Chain and 20m warp second anchorFisherman kedge Anchor 15 Lbs, 8 Fenders6 WarpsBoat hooksCanvas WorkSprayhood, 2019 (good condition),Large Cockpit enclosure, 2019 (excellent condition), sliding rail for frame.Dodgers (good condition)Cockpit Cushions, Saloon cushionsGeneralComprehensive set of equipment manualsMidge net covers for hatchesMiscellaneous engine spares and basic tool kitWinch handlesEnsign, Courtesy flagsWinter Hatch CoverDiesel Container (18 litres) plus a 5 litre Plastic CanMercury 3.3 2 Stroke outboard and fuel can, spare plugsYam 250T Inflatable Dingy240-volt appliances: kettle, toaster, fan heaterNavigation lights LED Super Nova Masthead Tri-Colourmast head, Anchor light, Bi-colour LED R/G bow light, LED Stern , Mast Steaming Light and Deck.Boarding ladder on TransomClock and BarometerGalvanic IsolatorHose, bucket, portableDeck wash for washing teak decks.Manual Hand Pump Hatch covers and inserts, winter hatch cover and storage bag for Perspex summer hatch coverSafety EquipmentElectric and manual bilge pumpsFire extinguishers 3Carbon Monoxide detectorFirst Aid kits/Grab BagViking self-righting 4-man Life Raft (due for service March 2026)Jackstays5 HarnessesDan BuoyLife ring and LightService History Engine maintained by owner. See dates on filters. Raw water pump rebuilt in June 2026; new lip seal and impeller, cooling system flushed and refilled 2024 Heads: new pump in June 2026 and full set of spares; anti-siphon seals replaced in 2021. Y-junction installed to enable fresh water flushing when in the marina. The primary fuel filter was moved forward into the engine bay to make maintenance easier, using the same filters as the fuel polishing system. The Marco fuel pump circulates fuel from the tank sump back into the tank; the tank can be fully pumped out if required. 2 WEMA inspection hatches were installed on top of the fuel tank. A secondary fuel isolation valve was installed in the aft cabin adjacent to the back of the engine box. Sight Guage and ruler with calibrated capacity notes on board. Batteries: MRBF fuses on Service batteries; covers placed on all terminals where possible. Batteries contained and secured in GRP vented containers Sail drive Upper oil seal replaced 2024; lip seal replaced on the hand crank shaft on the engine. Owners Comments Iolair Mhara was one of the last Westerlies ever built with the extensive manufacturing skills of the Westerly group; her internal woodwork is in excellent condition and has been lovingly cared for with Lemon oil to maintain and preserve its condition. Iolair Mhara has been cruised around Northern Ireland, the Inner and Outer Hebrides, and is extremely comfortable to sail in a variety of conditions; reef early, and she will look after you. As you heel, the wide decks become horizontal, easing movement when at sea. The slightly upturned bow makes the boat very dry and capable in many sea states; she does not slam in broken seas and can make fast, comfortable passages under sail or motor sailing with the main. The cockpit enclosure was one of the best investments we made in the boat, another room to watch the world go by from. Bespoke cushions are on board with a Laguna folding table; with the tiller up, you will not be short of space. Additional loops are sewn into the enclosure and saves the wet oilies from having to go down below; great for keeping the boat dry. Iolair Mhara was originally from Southampton and called White Bird; I believe she had competed in the Round the Island Race and had an IRC Handicap, The next owner renamed her Iolaire that name did not sit well with Janice and I as we had read about the troop ship returning from the First world war and sinking several Miles short of Stornoway, losing many Men who had survied the trenches. Hence the Name was changed to Iolair Mhara (Sea Eagle). She was based at East Antrim Boat Club in the first 5 years of your ownership, competing in club races and holding her own in Club handicap races; she is no slouch! All sea cocks below the waterline are replaced with TruDesign plus additional load-bearing collars 2016 Front engine mounts were replaced in 2024, and the sail drive mount SD20 is to be replaced when the sail drive has its seals/gater replaced shortly. Exhaust elbow replaced in 2019, Diesel lift pump replaced in 2016 SS Stanchion Gates installed in 2023 with Pelican hooks, additional Pelican hooks installed to assist with loading outboard and fuel from mooring on lower guard wire, safety neeting on bow port and starboard Chain mooring strop for shackle top moorings, Anchor Marker buoy Spinlock Tiller extension 10 Spinlock rope Clutches Basic Tool Kit , c spanner for Gori 3 blade Prop