BoatsSunbeam 33

Sunbeam 33

Fractional Sloop · Fin keel, spade rudder · 1995–2006

A fractional sloop with a high 23.19 sail area-to-displacement ratio, built from 1995 to 2006 for spirited performance

Designed by J&J Yacht Design, built by Schochl Yachtbau.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/spade Rudder

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her light displacement on a moderate beam gives 22 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 22
CoastalBluewater

1.96 — just under the 2.0 offshore line; her beam is modest for her weight.

Capsize screening 1.96
LightHeavy

178 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 178
EasygoingPowered-up

23.2 — a lot of sail for her weight; powered-up and eager, a real performer.

Sail area / displacement 23.2
TenderStiff

33% of her weight is ballast — on the tender side; she'll heel readily and want a reef sooner.

Ballast 33%

Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
33.3%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
23.2
Displacement / length
177.9
Comfort ratio
21.9
Capsize screening
1.96
Hull speed
7.2 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1096
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1995–2006
Designer
J&J Yacht Design
Builder
Schochl Yachtbau, Sunbeam Yachts - Schochl Yachtbau

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