Norwest 33
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The Norwest 33 is a 33.5ft masthead sloop designed by Chuck Burns and built in fiberglass between 1978 and 1981.
18 units have been built.
The Norwest 33 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 99%
Model | Norwest 33 | ||
Length | 33.50 ft | ||
Beam | 10 ft (99%) | the closest to 10.01 ft | |
Draft | 4.75 ft | ||
Country | ?? | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios 94%
Sail area / displ. | 16.32 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 46.09 % | ||
Displ. / length | 328.57 | ||
Comfort ratio | 30.04 (94%) | the closest to 29.86 | |
Capsize | 1.78 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 25 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 4.75 ft | ||
Displacement | 11500 lbs | ||
Ballast | 5300 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.70 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 518 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 44.50 ft | ||
Sail area fore | 287 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 230.75 sq.ft | ||
I | 41 ft | ||
J | 14 ft | ||
P | 35.50 ft | ||
E | 13 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 20 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 30 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 50 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | ?? | ||
Designer | Chuck Burns | ||
First built | 1978 | ||
Last built | 1981 | ||
Number built | 18 |