Question 1

What are the specs of the VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON)?

Accepted Answer

The VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON) has the following specifications: 32.58ft LOA, 9.25ft beam, 4.5ft draft, 10,300lb displacement, 4,249.8lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

Who built the VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON) and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Pearson Yachts (USA), designed by Philip Rhodes, first built in 1963, with production ending in 1967, 400 units were produced.

Question 3

Is the VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON) good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON) is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 32.36, which means it is very comfortable in a seaway, suitable for extended offshore passages. The capsize screening ratio is 1.7, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 4

How fast is the VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON)?

Accepted Answer

The VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON) has a sail area to displacement ratio of 15.94, which indicates a more conservative sail plan focused on comfort over speed. The displacement to length ratio is 412.97, making it a heavy displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON)?

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Annual maintenance for a VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON) is estimated at $1.8K – $4.8K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON) per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON) (32.58ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.8K – $4.8K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 32.58ft boat: Florida: $5,900-$15,600/year. California: $5,500-$13,700/year. Massachusetts: $4,100-$9,100/year + $1,300 winter storage. New York: $4,100-$11,400/year + $1,300 winter storage. Maryland: $3,900-$7,000/year. Texas: $2,300-$7,000/year. Washington: $4,700-$10,200/year. Michigan: $2,300-$5,000/year + $1,300 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,500-$7,000/year. South Carolina: $5,100-$9,800/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $5K to $26K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON)?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON) (32.58ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $5,900-$15,600/year. California: $5,500-$13,700/year. Massachusetts: $4,100-$9,100/year + $1,300 winter storage. New York: $4,100-$11,400/year + $1,300 winter storage. Maryland: $3,900-$7,000/year. Texas: $2,300-$7,000/year. Washington: $4,700-$10,200/year. Michigan: $2,300-$5,000/year + $1,300 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,500-$7,000/year. South Carolina: $5,100-$9,800/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON)?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 2 issues reported for the VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON) by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in deck, structural, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON).

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON)?

Accepted Answer

When buying a VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON), SailPages.com has compiled 2 model-specific issues reported by owners across deck, structural. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON) includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

What are the sail dimensions of the VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON)?

Accepted Answer

The VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON) has the following rig dimensions: I=40.58ft (foretriangle height), J=12.25ft (foretriangle base), P=35ft (mainsail luff), E=15.33ft (mainsail foot).

Question 11

How does the VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON) compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The VANGUARD 33 (PEARSON) is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 32.58ft LOA, comfort ratio 32.36, capsize ratio 1.7, SA/disp 15.94. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	32.58 ft
LWL	22.33 ft
Beam	9.25 ft
Draft	4.5 ft
Displacement	10,300 lb
Ballast	4,249.8 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.3 kn

Iforetriangle height	40.58 ft
Jforetriangle base	12.25 ft
Pmainsail luff	35 ft
Emainsail foot	15.33 ft
PYmizzen luff	15.67 ft
EYmizzen foot	6.5 ft

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