Designed by Mark Soverel and built by Soverel Marine from 1983 to 1990, this 33-footer represents a compelling blend of performance and practicality from an era when racing-influenced cruisers were gaining popularity. With 90 hulls produced during its seven-year run, the Soverel 33 established itself as a respected design in the competitive 33-foot market. The boat's fin keel and spade rudder configuration, combined with a fractional sloop rig carrying 538 square feet of sail, delivers responsive handling and solid upwind performance. Her sail area to displacement ratio of 26.75 places her firmly in performance cruiser territory, offering spirited sailing without sacrificing stability. The generous beam of 11 feet provides good interior volume and contributes to her reasonable comfort ratio of 11.79. Mark Soverel's design philosophy emphasized clean lines and efficient sailing characteristics, evident in the boat's respectable hull speed of 7.39 knots. The moderate displacement of 5,800 pounds, with 2,800 pounds of ballast, creates a well-balanced platform suitable for coastal cruising and club racing. Her capsize screening formula of 2.45 indicates good offshore capability, making this an versatile choice for sailors seeking both performance and seaworthiness in a manageable size.
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What is the Soverel 33 1983's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Soverel 33 1983 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 26.75. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Soverel 33 1983's comfort ratio?
The Soverel 33 1983 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 11.79. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Soverel 33 1983 safe for offshore sailing?
The Soverel 33 1983 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.45. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Soverel 33 1983?
The theoretical hull speed of the Soverel 33 1983 is 7.39 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Soverel 33 1983 weigh?
The Soverel 33 1983 has a displacement of 5,800.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 33.00 ft.
Who designed the Soverel 33 1983?
The Soverel 33 1983 was designed by Mark Soverel, first built in 1983.