DRABANT 33
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 32.84 ft |
| LWL | 26.87 ft |
| Beam | 10.37 ft |
| Draft | 5.64 ft |
| Displacement | 11,464 lb |
| Ballast | 5,180.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.9 kn |
About the DRABANT 33
Displacement without a motor: 4900 kg / 10,802 lbs. Data is from a third party source and not verified.
The Drabant 33 is a Danish-built cruising sloop designed by Gert Gerlach and constructed by A/S Nillings Bådeværft and Gesten Glasfiber Bådeværft. Production records indicate the boat was built in 1975, with the total number of hulls built remaining unconfirmed.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, stable platform with a moderate comfort ratio of 27.42. Its dimensions and design suggest it is ideal for weekend cruising and short offshore passages rather than extreme bluewater expeditions.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 11464.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.84, the Drabant 33 demonstrates good stability and seaworthiness for coastal and nearshore cruising. Its fin keel and masthead sloop rig provide adequate performance, though its age and unknown build count suggest careful evaluation for serious offshore use.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Hallberg-Rassy 33 and the Nautor's Swan 36, which share similar displacement and beam characteristics. These vessels offer similar cruising comfort and build quality, making them direct competitors in the mid-1970s Danish and European market.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 32.84ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the DRABANT 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.
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