Designed by W. Shad Turner and built by Laguna Yachts starting in 1986, this 33-footer represents a well-balanced approach to coastal cruising and club racing. With its fin keel and spade rudder configuration, the Laguna 33 offers responsive handling and decent pointing ability, making it suitable for both spirited day sailing and comfortable weekend cruising. The boat's moderate displacement of 9,590 pounds strikes a pleasant middle ground between performance and comfort, while the substantial ballast ratio provides good stability in varying conditions. Her masthead sloop rig with 457 square feet of sail area delivers adequate power for most sailing conditions without being overwhelming for a small crew. The hull's fiberglass construction reflects the reliable building standards of the 1980s production boat era. At 32.92 feet overall with a 10.67-foot beam, the design offers reasonable interior volume while maintaining manageable size for most marina slips. The comfort ratio of 21.74 suggests she'll provide a relatively comfortable motion in moderate seas, while the capsize screening value of 2.01 indicates reasonable offshore capability for experienced sailors. With a theoretical hull speed of 7.03 knots and a 23-horsepower auxiliary engine, the Laguna 33 represents a practical choice for sailors seeking versatile coastal cruising performance.
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What is the Laguna 33's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Laguna 33 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 16.25. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Laguna 33's comfort ratio?
The Laguna 33 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 21.74. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Laguna 33 safe for offshore sailing?
The Laguna 33 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.01. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Laguna 33?
The theoretical hull speed of the Laguna 33 is 7.03 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Laguna 33 weigh?
The Laguna 33 has a displacement of 9,590.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 32.92 ft.
Who designed the Laguna 33?
The Laguna 33 was designed by W. Shad Turner, first built in 1986.