COLUMBIA 33 CARIBBEAN
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 33.08 ft |
| LWL | 24 ft |
| Beam | 9.83 ft |
| Draft | 7 ft/ 3.5 ft min |
| Displacement | 11,000 lb |
| Ballast | 4,199.8 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 40.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.5 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 35 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 13.5 ft |
| Mainsail | 566.3 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 273.4 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 464.7 sq ft |
About the COLUMBIA 33 CARIBBEAN
About 15 boats to this design were built by Crystaliner as the ARCO 33 (1959) before the molds came into the hands of Columbia Yachts.
Designed by Wirth Munroe and built by Columbia Yachts (USA), the Columbia 33 Caribbean is a classic 1960s cruiser with a production run of 61 hulls between 1963 and 1965. This model represents a specific era of American yacht building, characterized by its masthead sloop rig and substantial build quality.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize comfort and classic aesthetics over high-performance racing. Its moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio and comfort ratio suggest it is ideal for relaxed cruising rather than aggressive short-handed racing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 11000.0 lb and a low capsize ratio of 1.77, the Columbia 33 Caribbean possesses the heavy displacement and full keel form necessary for safe offshore passage making. Its robust construction and conservative design metrics support its reputation as a capable bluewater cruiser.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Columbia 30 and the Pearson 303, as they share similar displacement ranges and full-keel designs aimed at stable, comfortable cruising. The Cal 30 is also a relevant comparison for those seeking a similarly sized, heavy-displacement American classic.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 33.08ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the COLUMBIA 33 CARIBBEANyet 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.
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