Question 1

What are the specs of the YAMAHA 33?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 33 has the following specifications: 33.37ft LOA, 11ft beam, 6.23ft draft, 9,700lb displacement, 4,409.6lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Masthead Sloop. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a YAMAHA 33 cost?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 33 has an average asking price of $38,000, with prices ranging from $38,000 to $38,000 based on 1 listings.

Question 3

Who built the YAMAHA 33 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Yamaha, designed by Yamaha/Norlin, first built in 1976.

Question 4

Is the YAMAHA 33 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 33 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 21.32, which means it offers moderate comfort, good for coastal cruising and some offshore work. The capsize screening ratio is 2.07, which is acceptable for offshore use.

Question 5

How fast is the YAMAHA 33?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 33 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 17.37, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 222.47, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a YAMAHA 33?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a YAMAHA 33 is estimated at $1.9K – $5.1K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a YAMAHA 33 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the YAMAHA 33 (33.37ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $1.9K – $5.1K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $350-$600/year (based on $38,000 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 33.37ft boat: Florida: $6,000-$16,000/year. California: $5,600-$14,000/year. Massachusetts: $4,200-$9,300/year + $1,300 winter storage. New York: $4,200-$11,700/year + $1,300 winter storage. Maryland: $4,000-$7,200/year. Texas: $2,400-$7,200/year. Washington: $4,800-$10,400/year. Michigan: $2,300-$5,100/year + $1,300 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,600-$7,200/year. South Carolina: $5,200-$10,000/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 8

How much does it cost to dock a YAMAHA 33?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the YAMAHA 33 (33.37ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $6,000-$16,000/year. California: $5,600-$14,000/year. Massachusetts: $4,200-$9,300/year + $1,300 winter storage. New York: $4,200-$11,700/year + $1,300 winter storage. Maryland: $4,000-$7,200/year. Texas: $2,400-$7,200/year. Washington: $4,800-$10,400/year. Michigan: $2,300-$5,100/year + $1,300 winter storage. North Carolina: $3,600-$7,200/year. South Carolina: $5,200-$10,000/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 9

What are the common problems with the YAMAHA 33?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 9 issues reported for the YAMAHA 33 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in structural, plumbing, deck, rigging, keel, 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 YAMAHA 33.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a YAMAHA 33?

Accepted Answer

When buying a YAMAHA 33, SailPages.com has compiled 9 model-specific issues reported by owners across structural, plumbing, deck, rigging, keel, rudder. 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 YAMAHA 33 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the YAMAHA 33?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 33 has the following rig dimensions: I=45ft (foretriangle height), J=13.8ft (foretriangle base), P=39.7ft (mainsail luff), E=11.3ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 552.7 sq ft. Jib area: 310.5 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the YAMAHA 33 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The YAMAHA 33 is classified as a Offshore Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 33.37ft LOA, comfort ratio 21.32, capsize ratio 2.07, SA/disp 17.37, average price $38,000. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	33.37 ft
LWL	26.9 ft
Beam	11 ft
Draft	6.23 ft
Displacement	9,700 lb
Ballast	4,409.6 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	6.9 kn

Iforetriangle height	45 ft
Jforetriangle base	13.8 ft
Pmainsail luff	39.7 ft
Emainsail foot	11.3 ft
FLforestay	13.8 ft
Mainsail	552.7 sq ft
Jib (100%)	310.5 sq ft
Spinnaker	527.9 sq ft

TWA \ TWS	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	20	24
52°	3.8	5.1	5.9	6.3	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.6	6.5
60°	4.0	5.3	6.0	6.4	6.6	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.7
75°	4.1	5.4	6.2	6.5	6.8	6.9	7.0	7.2	7.2
90°	4.0	5.3	6.2	6.6	6.8	7.0	7.2	7.5	7.6
110°	4.0	5.4	6.3	6.8	7.1	7.3	7.5	7.8	7.8
120°	3.9	5.3	6.2	6.7	7.1	7.4	7.7	8.2	8.6
135°	3.4	4.8	5.8	6.5	6.9	7.3	7.7	8.5	9.7
150°	2.9	4.1	5.2	6.0	6.6	7.0	7.3	8.1	9.2
Beat VMG	2.5	3.4	4.0	4.4	4.6	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.5
Run VMG	2.5	3.5	4.5	5.3	5.9	6.4	6.8	7.4	8.2

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