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Amigo 33
Designer: Carl Andersson  ·  Builder: Arne Arksunds  ·  First built: 1981
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About the Amigo 33

Built between 1981 and 1990 by Swedish builder Arne Arksunds to designs by Carl Andersson, this 29.53-foot sailboat represents classic Scandinavian yacht design philosophy with its emphasis on seaworthiness and traditional aesthetics. With only 46 hulls produced during its nine-year production run, the Amigo 33 remains a relatively rare find in today's used boat market. The yacht's long keel configuration and substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio create exceptional stability and tracking ability, making it well-suited for coastal cruising and offshore passages. Its masthead sloop rig provides versatile sail handling characteristics, while the fiberglass construction ensures durability and reasonable maintenance requirements. Notable strengths include the boat's impressive comfort ratio of 24.27, indicating excellent motion characteristics in seaways, and a favorable capsize screening value of 1.95, suggesting good stability margins for offshore work. The traditional long keel design delivers predictable handling under sail and exceptional directional stability, though at some cost to maneuverability in tight quarters. This design appeals particularly to sailors seeking a solid, traditional cruising yacht capable of handling extended coastal passages while providing comfortable accommodations. The Amigo 33's Swedish heritage shows in its robust construction standards and thoughtful design details.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 29.53 ft / 9.00 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 23.46 ft / 7.15 m
Beam 9.87 ft / 3.01 m
Max Draft 4.60 ft / 1.40 m
Displacement 8,378.00 lb / 3,800 kg
Ballast 3,748.00 lb / 1,700 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Carl Andersson
Builder Arne Arksunds
First Built 1981
Last Built 1990
Number Built 46
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Performance Ratios
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
44.74
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
289.67
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
24.27
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
1.95
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.49 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 827.35 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Model 2002
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 21
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Amigo 33 ★
29.5 ft
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
29.5 ft
Etap 30
29.6 ft
Halmatic 30
29.5 ft
LWL
Amigo 33 ★
23.5 ft
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
24.4 ft
Etap 30
25.1 ft
Halmatic 30
22.8 ft
Beam
Amigo 33 ★
9.9 ft
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
10.3 ft
Etap 30
10.3 ft
Halmatic 30
9.5 ft
Displacement
Amigo 33 ★
8 lbs
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
6 lbs
Etap 30
7 lbs
Halmatic 30
9 lbs
Ballast
Amigo 33 ★
3 lbs
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
2 lbs
Etap 30
3 lbs
Halmatic 30
4 lbs
Sail Area
Amigo 33 ★
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
378 sq ft
Etap 30
403 sq ft
Halmatic 30
430 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Amigo 33 ★
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
18.0
Etap 30
16.3
Halmatic 30
16.0
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Amigo 33 ★
44.7 %
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
43.5 %
Etap 30
Halmatic 30
50.0 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Amigo 33 ★
24.3
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
16.4
Etap 30
20.7
Halmatic 30
27.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Amigo 33 ★
1.95
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
2.26
Etap 30
2.07
Halmatic 30
1.83
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Amigo 33 ★
289
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
188
Etap 30
Halmatic 30
337
Hull Speed
Amigo 33 ★
6.5 kts
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
6.6 kts
Etap 30
6.7 kts
Halmatic 30
6.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Amigo 33 ★
Arcadia 30 Jeanneau
3.0
Etap 30
2.4
Halmatic 30
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