Tern is an excellent example of the Lochin 33. She has been well cared for in her current ownership and has proven an excellent sea boat for cruising the East coast. She has a substantial yet efficient powertrain and will appeal most to people that hold reliability and capability in high esteem.

Viewing by appointment only through the Essex office - 01621 785600 or email: essex@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

Accommodation

Forward you will find a cabin with a V berth arrangement with infill, there is hanging stowage, LED reading lights and a hatch for light and ventilation. Coming aft is the galley and dinette. The galley to port is equipped with a modern two burner gas hob, large fridge and a stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressurised water. There is ample stowage for crockery and utensils in the galley area. To starboard is the dinette, there is a wall mounted flat screen TV, twin 240v outlet, comfortable C shaped seating for six adults around the large dining table. The dinette also converts into a large double berth. Further aft to port is the heads with an electric sea toilet, vanity and stowage. Up the companionway you will find the fully enclosed wheelhouse that offers excellent 360 degree visibility around the vessel. To starboard is the helm with a comfortable, height adjustable, captains chair offering easy access to the controls and the array of modern navigation equipment. There is room to port for paper charts or you could use the table further aft. Also to port is a stowage cabinet with another good flat surface to be used for navigation or you could have a television to service the upper dining area. There are wooden hand rails throughout the wheelhouse and fettled edges on the flat surfaces again pointing towards this boat's capability of taking rough seas in comfort and safety. Under the sole boards of the wheelhouse is the insulated engine bay, there is easy access to serviceable equipment. At the entrance to the wheelhouse is hanging space for wet weather gear. Through the double wheelhouse doors you enter the cockpit, with high bulwarks, extended superstructure and canopy you are well protected from the elements. The cockpit has fixed seating with cushions in a C shape along with mooring line and safety equipment stowage. Again there are stainless steel grab rails throughout. Under the cockpit is a large lazarette for further stowage.

Mechanical Systems

Under the wheelhouse in an insulated engineering space is a single John Deere turbo diesel engine producing approximately 270hp, indirectly cooled via heat exchanger, powering a five bladed bronze propeller via shaft drive. Single lever control at the helm. She should reach a maximum speed of approximately 15 knots but will cruise comfortably at 10-12 knots consuming approximately 15 litres of fuel per hour. Engine hours are approximately 1450 since 1990 when it was installed and has most recently been serviced in April 2025. Visually, it appears to have been well maintained since installation. Also in the engineering space you will find the 700 litre aluminium fuel tank. This should offer a range of approximately 460 nautical miles at 10 knots. There is also a bow thruster, electric anchor windlass and trim tabs, all with controls at the helm.

Electrical Systems

Deck Equipment

Navigation Equipment

Safety Equipment

Construction

Built in circa 1990 by Lochin Marine International to a design by Robert Tucker. GRP hull and superstructure. Painted non slip decks. Stainless steel handrails and boarding ladder. Stainless steel davits aft. Stainless steel radar arch with VHF antennas, radar reflectors etc. Stainless steel Skeg hung rudder.

Disclaimer:

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at their own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).