Ocean Winds 33

Grayling is an Ocean Winds 33 catamaran designed by Pat Patterson and built by Symon's Boatyard in Plymouth England in 1979. Patterson took an Ocean Winds and followed Drakes circumnavigation route around the world, via Magellan Straits. This is documented in a book of voyage, In The Wake Of Drake, which is included in onboard library.

It is a very sturdy boat and comfortable for a cruising couple or live aboard with a surprising amount of room and storage for a 33 ft boat. The size makes it easier and less expensive to find dock space and to repair, and it will fit most marina travel lifts.

Shallow draft and shorter mast allows access to places many sailboats can't go. Well protected cockpit and large deck space are appreciated under sail and at anchor. Grayling has often been a popular gathering spot for sundowners and shared meals when sailing with groups. Two stateroom design with one that can be converted to office/workshop space.

The mast was removed and supporting bulkhead and mast step rebuilt in May 2024. Standing rigging was replaced by Ocean Rigging in December 2019. Mast and rigging were surveyed and new VHF antenna, anchor light and all internal wiring replaced by Lister Marine in May 2024.

Old bottom paint was sandblasted to fiberglass in 2023. Two coats epoxy barrier coat and two coats Pettit HRT multi season anti fouling were applied in April 2024 by Safe Cove boatyard. Cabin top and rear deck were repainted with Interlux Brightside and non skid with Sherwin Williams 2 part polyurethane industrial coating with Softsand texture in May 2024.