Olympic Yachts Carter 33

Sailboat 32′ 7″ Since 1971

Overview

Builder
Olympic Yachts
Model
Carter 33
Type
Sailboat
Built
1971 on
Designer
Richard Carter
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
32′ 7″ (9.94 m)
Waterline length
23′ 4″ (7.10 m)
Beam
11′ (3.35 m)
Displacement
7,500 lb (3,402 kg)
Ballast
2,860 lb (1,297 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
418 sq ft (38.8 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
39′ (11.89 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ 4″ (3.75 m)
P (mainsail luff)
34′ (10.36 m)
E (mainsail foot)
9′ 8″ (2.96 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.5

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

Displacement / length
265

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

Ballast ratio
38%

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

Capsize screening
2.25

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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