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CYGNET 33

CYGNET 33

CSY Yacht Corp.🇺🇸· Design: Peter Schmitt
from 1978
$1.8K – $4.9K est. annual maintenance
Bluewater CruisermonoMasthead SloopFull/Long

Specifications

Hull

LOA33.04 ft
LWL25 ft
Beam11 ft
Draft4.5 ft
Displacement14,000 lb
Ballast4,999.4 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.7 kn

About the CYGNET 33

Sailpages Buyer's Take

The Cygnet 33 is a classic 1978 design by Peter Schmitt, built by CSY Yacht Corp. in the USA. With a production run limited to 1978 and an unknown total build count, this vessel represents a specific snapshot of late-70s American yacht building.

Best for:
This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable, stable ride over high-performance racing metrics. Its moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio makes it manageable for couples or small families seeking a relaxed cruising experience.
Bluewater capability:
With a displacement of 14000.0 lb and a low capsize ratio of 1.83, the Cygnet 33 offers inherent stability suitable for protected coastal passages, though its age and unknown build volume warrant caution for extended offshore voyages.
Comparables:
Comparable vessels include the Cal 33 and O'Day 32, which share similar displacement and beam dimensions from the same era. These boats are comparable due to their shared role as comfortable, full-keel coastal cruisers with moderate performance characteristics.

Performance

Comfort32.4
Capsize1.83
SA/Disp14.9
Disp/Len400
Bal/Disp35.7

Pricing

We don't have market pricing data for the CYGNET 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 33.04ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

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Annual Maintenance
$1.8K – $4.9K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

We don't have enough data on the CYGNET 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.

1Structural & Bulkheads9732Standing Rigging6403Deck & Topsides6404Keel & Keel Bolts5535Rudder & Steering5086Hull & Bottom377
Free general pre-purchase checklist
25 survey areas — hull, keel, rig, engine, electrical and more. Take it aboard when you view any boat.

Own a CYGNET 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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