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WHIRLWIND

1979 Alajuela Cutter

Honolulu, HawaiiSail33'
$39,500

Overview

The Alajuela 33 is a heavy-duty, cutter-rigged bluewater sailboat designed by Raymond Richards and built by Alajuela Yacht Corp starting in 1977. It is widely praised for its thick, hand-laid solid fiberglass construction and exceptional offshore safety.

Specifications

Length33'
Year1979
TypeSail
HullFiberglass
FuelDiesel

Description

Boat

  1. Taylor 33
  2. Alajuela-built
  3. 33-foot cutter-rigged sloop
  4. Double-ender
  5. Full keel with keel-hung rudder

Engine & Mechanical

  1. Pisces diesel engine
  2. Dripless shaft packing
  3. Balmar high-output alternator
  4. 30-gallon diesel fuel tank
  5. 40-gallon stainless steel fresh water tank
  6. 5-gallon hot water heater (operates on both 110V shore power and engine coolant)
  7. Bilge pump with float switch
  8. Manual bilge pump in the cockpit

Electrical

  1. Xantrex inverter/charger
  2. Two deep-cycle marine batteries
  3. All new wiring throughout the boat
  4. 110V outlets below deck
  5. LED navigation lights
  6. LED spreader lights

Navigation & Electronics

  1. Raymarine wind, depth, and speed instruments
  2. VHF radio

Galley & Interior

  1. Hot and cold pressurized water in the galley
  2. Hot and cold water in the head
  3. Cockpit shower
  4. Alcohol stove
  5. Jabsco manual head

Steering

  1. Wheel steering
  2. Emergency backup tiller

Ground Tackle

  1. 50 lb plow anchor with 100 feet of chain and 300 feet of rode
  2. 15 lb Danforth anchor with 30 feet of chain and 100 feet of rode
  3. 12 lb Danforth anchor

Sails

  1. Mainsail
  2. Two headsails
  3. Staysail
  4. Spinnaker with ATN sock

Additional Equipment

  1. Five winch handles
  2. Life jackets
  3. Fire extinguishers
  4. Large inventory of spare parts, tools, and maintenance items

OFFICIAL NUMBER: 623334

HULL NUMBER: AYC3T0240179

IMO NUMBER:

VESSEL NAME: WHIRLWIND

HAILING PORT: HONOLULU HI

YEAR BUILT: 1980

LENGTH - FEET: 33.0

BREADTH - FEET: 10.6

DEPTH - FEET: 7.7

GROSS TONS: 13.0

NET TONS: 12

SELF PROPELLED: Yes

PROPULSION TYPE: UNSPECIFIED

HULL MATERIAL: FRP (Fiberglass)

HULL CONFIGURATION: Monohull

HULL SHAPE: Sail (Distinct Keel)

SERVICE TYPE: Recreational

CERTIFICATE ISSUED: 2026-05-07

CERTIFICATE EXPIRES: 2031-05-31

CERTIFICATE STATUS: Valid

ENDORSEMENTS: Recreation

BUILDER: ALAJUELA YACHT CORPORATION

HULL BUILT: HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES

VESSEL COMPLETED: 1979

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