Bristol Yachts Inc. 33.3

Sailboat 33′ 4″ Since 1986

Overview

Builder
Bristol Yachts Inc.
Model
33.3
Type
Sailboat
Built
1986–1994
Designer
Deiter Empacher
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
33′ 4″ (10.15 m)
Waterline length
26′ 8″ (8.14 m)
Beam
11′ 2″ (3.41 m)
Displacement
14,500 lb (6,577 kg)
Ballast
5,600 lb (2,540 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
581 sq ft (54.0 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
45′ 6″ (13.88 m)
J (foretriangle base)
14′ 6″ (4.42 m)
P (mainsail luff)
39′ 6″ (12.05 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 9″ (3.58 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
340

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
1.84

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

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

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