Albin Marine Nova 33

Sailboat 33′ Since 1981

Overview

Builder
Albin Marine
Model
Nova 33
Type
Sailboat
Built
1981–1997
Designer
Peter Norlin
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
33′ (10.06 m)
Waterline length
26′ 4″ (8.02 m)
Beam
10′ 4″ (3.14 m)
Displacement
8,177 lb (3,709 kg)
Ballast
3,868 lb (1,754 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
515 sq ft (47.9 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
35′ 1″ (10.70 m)
J (foretriangle base)
12′ 2″ (3.70 m)
P (mainsail luff)
39′ 8″ (12.10 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ 1″ (4.30 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
20.3

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

Displacement / length
201

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

Ballast ratio
47%

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

Capsize screening
2.05

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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