Bates 33 For Sale in Nottinghamshire

We have been asked to share this Bates 33 Wooden Boat for sale which is currently in Nottinghamshire. From the pictures we have been sent she looks like a beautiful boat. All wooden boats require lots of maintenance, but speaking to her current owners it sounds like they have kept her in good shape. If you are interested in making an offer for her please fill in the contact form and we will pass on your details to the owners.

Notes from the owner:

She does need work but has recently had her front roof fully replaced and her hull completely re painted and sealed. The vanishing is never ending. Ideally we would like £6500 for her however we are very open to offers that get her gone quickly!

Overall Length: 33ft
Waterline: 31ft
Beam: 10ft 3ins
Draught: 2ft 9ins
Displacement: 11 Tons T M

The Bates Starcraft needs little introduction as one of the UK’s most success wooden motor-cruiser designs, produced by a family run boat-builders on the River Thames at Chertsey. The business, founded in 1948 continued until the mid-1970s offering a range of vessel from 20ft. cruisers to large motor-yachts. The company styled themselves as English Chris-Craft and with great success.

The ’33’ was a popular mid-range size of which about thirty-five examples are know to have been built. The aft cabin version offers accommodation for up to six persons in a light and spacious interior with the distinct 1950s/60s styling which has become synonymous with the Starcraft.

A dedicated owners club was formed in 1993 by Starcraft enthusiasts and members of the Bates family. The club holds regular events and is a good source of information and support in maintaining a classic motor-cruiser.