DISCUS 33 (WESTERLY)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 33.27 ft |
| LWL | 28.48 ft |
| Beam | 11.16 ft |
| Draft | 5.45 ft |
| Displacement | 15,097 lb |
| Ballast | 6,046.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.2 kn |
About the DISCUS 33 (WESTERLY)
Aft cockpit version of the WESTERLY 33. Fin or twin keels. Twin keel draft: 1.32m / 4.33ft
Designed by Laurent Giles and built by Westerly Yachts Ltd. (UK) from 1979–1984, the Discus 33 is a robust cruising sloop with 300 hulls produced. Its heavy displacement of 15097.0 lb and high comfort ratio of 31.38 reflect a design prioritizing stability and seakeeping over speed.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal and offshore cruisers who value a solid, motion-dampened ride and are willing to perform diligent maintenance on aging structural components.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 1.81 and substantial ballast of 6046.3 lb, the Discus 33 is well-suited for bluewater cruising, provided critical structural integrity is verified.
- Comparables:
- Comparable to other Laurent Giles designs like the Westerly Falcon or Clipper 33, as well as heavy-displacement contemporaries such as the Hallberg-Rassy 33, due to similar build quality and cruising-oriented performance.
Direct variant of the DISCUS 33 (WESTERLY)
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 33.27ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
16 reported issues across 8 systems for the DISCUS 33 (WESTERLY), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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