Alo Yachts 33

Sailboat 32′ 8″ Since 1975

Overview

Builder
Alo Yachts
Model
33
Type
Sailboat
Built
1975–1980
Designer
Jan Bjerke/Alf Ortang
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
32′ 8″ (9.97 m)
Waterline length
24′ 7″ (7.50 m)
Beam
10′ 2″ (3.11 m)
Displacement
10,803 lb (4,900 kg)
Ballast
4,189 lb (1,900 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
477 sq ft (44.3 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
41′ 3″ (12.58 m)
J (foretriangle base)
11′ 5″ (3.48 m)
P (mainsail luff)
37′ (11.27 m)
E (mainsail foot)
12′ 1″ (3.68 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.6

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
324

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
39%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.85

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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