HIGHLIGHTS
- Legendary Nonsuch cat-rigged cruising design
- Freestanding aluminum mast
- Wishbone boom
- Single Precision mainsail
- Tides Marine mainsail track
- Two reef points
- Electric Lewmar primary winch
- Large, comfortable cockpit
- Wheel steering
- Wide, uncluttered side decks
- 12'6" beam provides exceptional interior volume
- Extensive teak cabinetry and joinery
- Teak-and-holly cabin sole
- Two double sleeping areas
- Separate head with integral shower
- Large cruising galley
- Velair reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat
- Adler/Barbour 12V refrigeration
- Force 10 three-burner propane stove and oven
- Universal M35V 40-hp diesel
- ZF transmission / V-drive
- Max-Prop feathering propeller
- Raymarine multifunction display
- Raymarine ST6001+ autopilot
- Raymarine ST60 instruments
- Standard Horizon VHF
- Approximately 96 gallons freshwater
- 40-gallon diesel capacity
- Two Danforth anchors
- USCG documented vessel
- October 2024 survey rated vessel Above Average
DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
The Nonsuch 33 was built by Hinterhoeller Yachts and represents a very different approach to the cruising sailboat.
Rather than relying on a conventional mast supported by shrouds and stays, ARAWAK uses a freestanding aluminum mast and wishbone boom carrying a single large mainsail.
For the cruising sailor, that means fewer sails to handle, fewer pieces of standing rigging to maintain and a particularly clean deck layout.
ARAWAK is constructed in fiberglass with a ballast keel and skeg-supported rudder. Her generous 12'6" beam is a major contributor both to her stability and to the extraordinary amount of living space below.
The October 2024 survey listed:
- LOA: approximately 33'4"
- Beam: 12'6"
- Draft: approximately 4'8"
- Fiberglass reinforced plastic construction
- Ballast keel
- Skeg rudder
- Balsa-cored fiberglass deck
- Stainless steel perimeter railings and lifelines
At the October 2024 haulout, the surveyor reported no osmotic laminate blisters sighted and no delaminated areas identified on the accessible underwater hull surfaces.
COCKPIT & DECK
One of ARAWAK's most noticeable attributes in the recent video is just how usable the deck layout is.
Without conventional shrouds interrupting the side decks, movement fore and aft is straightforward. The boat has a substantial cockpit with bench seating to port, starboard and aft of the wheel.
Features include:
- Large aft cockpit
- Wheel steering
- Edson cable-and-pulley steering system
- Stainless steel wheel
- Stainless steel bow and stern rails
- Stainless steel lifelines
- Boarding gates
- Molded fiberglass toe rails
- Stainless steel rub rails
- Bomar opening deck hatches
- Convenient handrails
- Self-bailing cockpit
- Multiple stainless steel cleats
- Faux-teak/stainless boarding platform
- Cockpit-mounted navigation instruments
- Electric Lewmar primary winch
The recent exterior video also shows the characteristic clean foredeck and wide side decks that are one of the real practical benefits of the Nonsuch rig.
SAILING & RIGGING
The heart of ARAWAK is her famously simple sail plan.
Rig
- Freestanding aluminum mast
- Keel-stepped mast
- Wishbone boom
- Single mainsail configuration
- Precision Sails mainsail
- Two mainsail reef points
- Slab reefing
- Tides Marine mainsail track
- Schaefer Marine tracks and cars
- Lewmar winches
- Electric primary cockpit winch
- Mainsail cover
The 2024 survey described the Precision mainsail as appearing to be in good condition.
This arrangement makes ARAWAK particularly appealing to a cruising couple or solo sailor who values simple sail handling without sacrificing a genuinely capable cruising platform.
SALON & ACCOMMODATIONS
Step below and the reason Nonsuch owners become enthusiastic about these boats becomes obvious.
ARAWAK's broad beam creates a salon with the feel of a substantially larger yacht.
The recent interior video shows an inviting cabin finished with extensive warm teak cabinetry, teak-and-holly flooring and generous natural light.
The salon features:
- Large U-shaped/settee seating area
- Pedestal-mounted dining table
- Additional starboard seating
- Extensive cabinetry
- Numerous drawers, lockers and shelves
- Teak interior trim
- Teak-and-holly cabin sole
- Opening deck hatches
- 12V cabin lighting
- Reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat
This is a particularly appealing arrangement for extended cruising or spending long weekends aboard because the main living area is not simply a passageway between cabins — it is a genuinely comfortable place to live.
SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS
ARAWAK provides two primary double sleeping areas:
Forward
- Large offset double berth
- Storage nearby
- Good access to forward cabin
Aft
- Additional double berth in the starboard aft quarter
- Located near the main salon
- Storage nearby
The combination gives a cruising couple a generous owner's sleeping area while preserving useful accommodations for occasional guests.
GALLEY
The galley is immediately to port upon entering the cabin and is arranged for genuine cruising rather than simply weekend use.
Equipment includes:
- Force 10 three-burner propane stove
- Force 10 oven
- Adler/Barbour 12V top-loading refrigeration
- Double stainless steel sink
- Formica countertops
- Extensive teak cabinetry
- Drawer and locker storage
- Pressurized freshwater system
The galley's location adjacent to the companionway also makes it convenient to both the cockpit and main salon.
HEAD
The separate head compartment includes:
- Jabsco manual marine toilet
- Holding tank
- Porcelain sink
- Vanity
- Integral shower
- Hot and cold pressurized water
- Storage
ENGINE & PROPULSION
ARAWAK is powered by a Universal M35V four-cylinder diesel rated at approximately 40 horsepower.
Equipment includes:
- Universal M35V diesel
- Approximately 40 hp
- Four cylinders
- Closed freshwater cooling
- Raw-water-cooled exhaust
- 12V starting system
- Analog engine instrumentation
- Engine alarms
- Serpentine accessory belt
- ZF transmission
- 2.22:1 gear ratio
- V-drive
- 1-1/4" stainless steel propeller shaft
- 16" Max-Prop feathering propeller
- Racor primary fuel filter/water separator
- 40-gallon aluminum diesel tank
During the October 2024 sea trial, the engine started without excessive cranking or excessive smoke, no significant propulsion vibration was reported, forward and reverse operation were tested under load, and maximum observed speed was approximately 6.5 knots.
ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION
ARAWAK carries a useful Raymarine electronics package:
- Raymarine 8" multifunction chartplotter
- Raymarine ST6001+ autopilot
- Raymarine ST60 depth
- Raymarine ST60 speed
- Raymarine ST60+ apparent/true wind display
- Standard Horizon Explorer VHF
- Ritchie 4" compass
- Weems & Plath clock
- Weems & Plath barometer
ELECTRICAL
12-Volt DC
- Group 31 sealed batteries
- Guest rotary battery selector
- Main DC breaker panel
- 55-amp engine alternator
- Schumacher battery charger
- ProMariner 30-amp battery charger
- 12V cabin lighting
- Electric bilge pump
- Electric primary sailing winch
120-Volt AC
- 30-amp shore power
- 30-amp shore power cord
- Main AC distribution panel
- AC branch breakers
- GFCI-protected outlets
CLIMATE CONTROL
A major cruising comfort feature is ARAWAK's Velair reverse-cycle marine air-conditioning system, providing:
- Air conditioning
- Reverse-cycle cabin heat
For Carolina summers and shoulder-season cruising, that is an important addition to a boat intended to be enjoyed rather than merely sailed.
WATER & PLUMBING
- Approximately 96 gallons freshwater capacity
- Two aluminum freshwater tanks
- Flojet demand freshwater pump
- PEX plumbing
- Hot water system
- Separate head
- Holding tank
- Integral shower
The unusually generous freshwater capacity enhances ARAWAK's usefulness as an extended cruiser or liveaboard.
GROUND TACKLE
- Two galvanized Danforth anchors
- Galvanized anchor chain
- Approximately 5/8" nylon anchor rode
- Foredeck wired for future electric windlass installation
BILGE SYSTEMS
- Rule 2000 electric bilge pump
- Automatic float switch
- Arid bilge system
- Manual cockpit-mounted bilge pump
TANKAGE
- Fuel: approximately 40 gallons
- Freshwater: approximately 96 gallons
- Holding tank
DIMENSIONS
- LOA: approximately 33'4"
- Beam: 12'6"
- Draft: approximately 4'8"
- Construction: Fiberglass
- Fuel: Diesel
- Engine: Universal M35V
- Power: approximately 40 hp
- Drive: V-drive / shaft
- Propeller: Max-Prop feathering propeller
WHY ARAWAK?
There are plenty of conventional 33-foot cruising sailboats.
ARAWAK isn't one of them.
The Nonsuch concept combines an exceptionally roomy hull with a remarkably straightforward sailing rig. For a sailor interested in spending more time cruising and less time wrestling with headsails, standing rigging and complicated sail-handling systems, it remains a compelling alternative.
Add ARAWAK's 40-hp diesel, Max-Prop, electric winch, air conditioning and heat, Raymarine electronics, large freshwater capacity and unusually spacious teak interior, and she becomes an intriguing choice for a cruising couple looking for something both practical and distinctive.
ARAWAK is located in New Bern, North Carolina and available for inspection by appointment.
