The Cal 33 is a 32.67ft masthead sloop designed by C. William Lapworth and built in fiberglass by Jensen Marine/Cal Boats between 1971 and 1973.
191 units have been built.
The Cal 33 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Cal 33 | ||
| Length | 32.67 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.60 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 44.44 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 231.83 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.62 | ||
| Capsize | 1.87 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 27.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 10800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 4800 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.03 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 536 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 308 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 227.63 sq.ft | ||
| I | 44 ft | ||
| J | 14 ft | ||
| P | 36.42 ft | ||
| E | 12.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 25 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 33 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 35 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Jensen Marine/Cal Boats | ||
| Designer | C. William Lapworth | ||
| First built | 1971 | ||
| Last built | 1973 | ||
| Number built | 191 |