Cape Dory Yachts Dory 330

Sailboat 33′ 1″ Since 1985

Overview

Builder
Cape Dory Yachts
Model
Dory 330
Type
Sailboat
Built
1985–1988
Designer
Carl Alberg
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
33′ 1″ (10.09 m)
Waterline length
24′ 6″ (7.47 m)
Beam
10′ 4″ (3.14 m)
Displacement
13,300 lb (6,033 kg)
Ballast
5,500 lb (2,495 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
581 sq ft (54.0 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
44′ 9″ (13.64 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 9″ (4.19 m)
P (mainsail luff)
39′ (11.89 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ (3.96 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.6

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

Displacement / length
404

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

Ballast ratio
41%

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

Capsize screening
1.74

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

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

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