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Buccaneer 335
Designer: D. Peterson (Unauthorized)/Bayliner  ·  Builder: Bayliner Marine Corp (Usa)  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Buccaneer 335

Built by Bayliner Marine Corporation starting in 1978, this 33-foot masthead sloop represents an interesting chapter in production sailboat history. The design bears the mark of Doug Peterson's influence, though it emerged during Bayliner's expansion into the sailboat market from their powerboat roots. With a fin keel and spade rudder configuration, the Buccaneer 335 offers responsive handling and decent windward performance. The boat's substantial 4,600-pound ballast provides good stability, while the moderate sail area creates a manageable sail plan for cruising sailors. Her fiberglass construction follows typical production boat standards of the late 1970s era. The boat's design strikes a balance suitable for coastal cruising and weekend sailing, with her hull speed of 6.90 knots providing reasonable passage-making capability. The comfort ratio of 22.08 suggests she'll provide a relatively easy motion in moderate seas, while the capsize screening formula of 2.0 indicates acceptable stability for coastal waters. While not as well-known as some contemporary designs, the Buccaneer 335 offers practical sailing characteristics for those seeking an affordable entry into cruising. Her Bayliner heritage means parts and service considerations should factor into any purchase decision, though the straightforward design keeps systems relatively simple.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.83 ft / 10.01 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.50 ft / 8.08 m
Beam 10.50 ft / 3.20 m
Max Draft 5.60 ft / 1.71 m
Displacement 9,300.00 lb / 4,218 kg
Ballast 4,600.00 lb / 2,087 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 493.00 ft² / 45.80 m²
Headroom 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer D. Peterson (unauthorized)/Bayliner
Builder Bayliner Marine Corp (USA)
First Built 1978
Related Sailboats ["Us 33" · "Cc 33" · "Contention 33 Peterson" · "Cs 33" · "Pearson 33"]
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
 138
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 17.9
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
 49.46
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
 223.1
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
 22.08
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
 2
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. 6.90 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 2.54
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. 994.22 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 17.92
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 43.00 ft / 13.11 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.83 ft / 4.22 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 38.33 ft / 11.68 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.25 ft / 3.12 m
SA Fore 297.35 ft² / 27.62 m²
SA Main 196.44 ft² / 18.25 m²
SA Total (100%) 493.79 ft² / 45.87 m²
Est. Forestay Length 45.17 ft / 13.77 m
Mast Height (DWL) 46.67 ft / 14.23 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo
Engine Type Diesel
Fuel Capacity 11 gals / 42 L
Water Capacity 23 gals / 87 L
How It Compares

vs. Cc 33, Contention 33 Peterson, Cs 33

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Buccaneer 335 ★
32.8 ft
Cc 33
32.9 ft
Contention 33 Peterson
32.8 ft
Cs 33
32.7 ft
LWL
Buccaneer 335 ★
26.5 ft
Cc 33
26.4 ft
Contention 33 Peterson
28.5 ft
Cs 33
26.4 ft
Beam
Buccaneer 335 ★
10.5 ft
Cc 33
10.5 ft
Contention 33 Peterson
10.4 ft
Cs 33
10.7 ft
Displacement
Buccaneer 335 ★
9 lbs
Cc 33
9 lbs
Contention 33 Peterson
9 lbs
Cs 33
10 lbs
Ballast
Buccaneer 335 ★
4 lbs
Cc 33
4 lbs
Contention 33 Peterson
4 lbs
Cs 33
4 lbs
Sail Area
Buccaneer 335 ★
493 sq ft
Cc 33
502 sq ft
Contention 33 Peterson
490 sq ft
Cs 33
503 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Buccaneer 335 ★
138 s/nm
Cc 33
—
Contention 33 Peterson
—
Cs 33
150 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Buccaneer 335 ★
17.9
Cc 33
17.6
Contention 33 Peterson
17.8
Cs 33
17.4
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Buccaneer 335 ★
49.5 %
Cc 33
41.6 %
Contention 33 Peterson
—
Cs 33
42.5 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Buccaneer 335 ★
22.1
Cc 33
23.3
Contention 33 Peterson
21.4
Cs 33
23.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Buccaneer 335 ★
2.00
Cc 33
1.97
Contention 33 Peterson
1.98
Cs 33
1.98
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Buccaneer 335 ★
223
Cc 33
237
Contention 33 Peterson
—
Cs 33
242
Hull Speed
Buccaneer 335 ★
6.9 kts
Cc 33
6.9 kts
Contention 33 Peterson
7.2 kts
Cs 33
6.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Buccaneer 335 ★
2.5
Cc 33
2.4
Contention 33 Peterson
3.1
Cs 33
2.3
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