CAPE CARIB 33
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 32.33 ft |
| LWL | 23.25 ft |
| Beam | 9.25 ft |
| Draft | 4.67 ft |
| Displacement | 9,800 lb |
| Ballast | 3,499.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.5 kn |
About the CAPE CARIB 33
Based on the same basic lines as the DOUGLAS 31/32. First 6 boats to this design were built of wood in Poland. Also available as a cutter. Many thanks to the designer, Ted Brewer for providing this image. Plans for this and others are available from the designers web site.
The Cape Carib 33 is a classic staysail ketch designed by Edward S. Brewer and built by Cape Yachts Ltd (HK) in 1970. With a displacement of 9800.0 lb and a full/long keel, this vessel represents a specific era of offshore-oriented cruising yachts, though the exact total hulls built is unknown.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced coastal cruisers and bluewater adventurers who prioritize seakeeping and traditional sailing characteristics over high-speed performance. Its staysail ketch rig and heavy displacement make it well-suited for shorthanded or single-handed offshore passages.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 9800.0 lb, a capsize ratio of 1.73, and a full/long keel, the Cape Carib 33 is inherently stable and well-suited for offshore passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Cape George 33 and other Brewer-designed ketches from the early 1970s, such as the Cape Dory 30, due to their shared emphasis on heavy displacement, full keels, and robust offshore capability.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the CAPE CARIB 33 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 32.33ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the CAPE CARIB 33yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a CAPE CARIB 33? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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