Question 1

What are the specs of the CAL 33?

Accepted Answer

The CAL 33 has the following specifications: 32.67ft LOA, 10.33ft beam, 6ft draft, 10,800lb displacement, 4,799.5lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the CAL 33 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Bangor Punta, designed by C. William Lapworth, first built in 1971, with production ending in 1973, 191 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the CAL 33 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The CAL 33 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 25.62, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 1.87, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the CAL 33?

Accepted Answer

The CAL 33 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 17.61, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 231.83, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a CAL 33?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a CAL 33 is estimated at $1.8K – $4.8K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a CAL 33 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the CAL 33 (32.67ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.8K – $4.8K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 32.67ft boat: Florida: $5,900-$15,700/year. California: $5,500-$13,700/year. Massachusetts: $4,100-$9,100/year + $1,300 winter storage. New York: $4,100-$11,400/year + $1,300 winter storage. Maryland: $3,900-$7,100/year. Texas: $2,400-$7,100/year. Washington: $4,700-$10,200/year. Michigan: $2,300-$5,000/year + $1,300 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,500-$7,100/year. South Carolina: $5,100-$9,800/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $5K to $26K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a CAL 33?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the CAL 33 (32.67ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $5,900-$15,700/year. California: $5,500-$13,700/year. Massachusetts: $4,100-$9,100/year + $1,300 winter storage. New York: $4,100-$11,400/year + $1,300 winter storage. Maryland: $3,900-$7,100/year. Texas: $2,400-$7,100/year. Washington: $4,700-$10,200/year. Michigan: $2,300-$5,000/year + $1,300 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,500-$7,100/year. South Carolina: $5,100-$9,800/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the CAL 33?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 19 issues reported for the CAL 33 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in deck, engine, structural, interior, rigging, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the CAL 33.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a CAL 33?

Accepted Answer

When buying a CAL 33, SailPages.com has compiled 19 model-specific issues reported by owners across deck, engine, structural, interior, rigging, rudder. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the CAL 33 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the CAL 33?

Accepted Answer

The CAL 33 has the following rig dimensions: I=44ft (foretriangle height), J=14ft (foretriangle base), P=36.42ft (mainsail luff), E=12.5ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 553.8 sq ft. Jib area: 308 sq ft.

Question 11

How does the CAL 33 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The CAL 33 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 32.67ft LOA, comfort ratio 25.62, capsize ratio 1.87, SA/disp 17.61. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	32.67 ft
LWL	27.5 ft
Beam	10.33 ft
Draft	6 ft
Displacement	10,800 lb
Ballast	4,799.5 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	7.0 kn

Iforetriangle height	44 ft
Jforetriangle base	14 ft
Pmainsail luff	36.42 ft
Emainsail foot	12.5 ft
FLforestay	14 ft
Mainsail	553.8 sq ft
Jib (100%)	308 sq ft
Spinnaker	523.6 sq ft

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