Built between 1986 and 1991 by Caliber Yachts, this Michael McCreary-designed cruiser earned a solid reputation among sailors seeking a robust coastal and offshore cruising platform. With her traditional cutter rig and fin keel paired with a rudder on skeg configuration, she strikes an appealing balance between performance and seaworthiness. The fiberglass construction emphasizes durability over racing speed, as evidenced by her substantial 13,000-pound displacement and generous 6,100-pound ballast ratio. This weight translates into impressive stability and sea-kindly motion, making her well-suited for extended passages and rough weather sailing. Her comfort ratio of 26.06 reflects this philosophy, prioritizing crew comfort over pure speed. The cutter rig provides exceptional versatility in varying wind conditions, allowing sailors to configure sail combinations for everything from light air coastal sailing to heavy weather offshore work. Her modest sail area to displacement ratio of 15.68 confirms her cruising pedigree rather than racing aspirations. Notable for her solid construction and thoughtful design details, the Caliber 33 developed a following among serious cruising sailors who valued build quality and offshore capability. Her hull speed of 7.28 knots and capsize screening value of 1.93 indicate respectable performance with excellent stability characteristics for blue water adventures.
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What is the Caliber 33's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Caliber 33 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.68. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Caliber 33's comfort ratio?
The Caliber 33 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 26.06. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Caliber 33 safe for offshore sailing?
The Caliber 33 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.93. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Caliber 33?
The theoretical hull speed of the Caliber 33 is 7.28 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Caliber 33 weigh?
The Caliber 33 has a displacement of 13,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 32.50 ft.
Who designed the Caliber 33?
The Caliber 33 was designed by Michael Mccreary, first built in 1986.