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Cs 33
Designer: Raymond Wall  ·  Builder: Canadian Sailcraft (Can)  ·  First built: 1979
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About the Cs 33

Canadian Sailcraft's Cs 33 emerged in 1979 as a well-balanced cruiser-racer that would go on to capture the attention of sailors seeking performance without sacrificing comfort. Designer Raymond Wall created a hull that demonstrates impressive versatility, with 450 boats built during the model's eight-year production run through 1987. The fin keel and spade rudder configuration delivers responsive handling and good windward performance, while the masthead sloop rig provides straightforward sail handling for both racing and cruising applications. With a displacement of 10,000 pounds and 4,250 pounds of ballast, the Cs 33 strikes an appealing balance between stability and speed potential, evidenced by its sail area to displacement ratio of 17.4. The fiberglass construction features a balsa-cored deck, contributing to strength while keeping weight reasonable. At 32.67 feet overall with a beam of 10.67 feet, the design offers sufficient interior space for comfortable coastal cruising while maintaining the sleek lines that made it competitive in club racing. The moderate 5.80-foot draft makes it suitable for a wide range of harbors and anchorages. This Canadian-built yacht earned a reputation as a solid performer equally at home in weekend club races or extended coastal passages, representing the practical sailing philosophy of its era.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.67 ft / 9.96 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.42 ft / 8.05 m
Beam 10.67 ft / 3.25 m
Max Draft 5.80 ft / 1.77 m
Displacement 10,000.00 lb / 4,536 kg
Ballast 4,250.00 lb / 1,928 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 503.00 ft² / 46.73 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG w/balsa cored deck
Designer Raymond Wall
Builder Canadian Sailcraft (CAN)
First Built 1979
Last Built 1987
Number Built 450
Related Sailboats Cc 33 2 · X 99 · Cal 33 · Contessa 33 · Tanzer 10
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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
 150
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
 17.4
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
 42.5
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
 242.08
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
 23.33
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
 1.98
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. 6.89 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
 2.29
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. 1,007.26 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. 17.4
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 44.00 ft / 13.41 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.20 ft / 4.02 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 38.00 ft / 11.58 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.20 ft / 3.41 m
SA Fore 290.40 ft² / 26.98 m²
SA Main 212.80 ft² / 19.77 m²
SA Total (100%) 503.20 ft² / 46.75 m²
Est. Forestay Length 45.94 ft / 14.00 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Westerbeke
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 21
Fuel Capacity 24 gals / 91 L
Water Capacity 60 gals / 227 L
How It Compares

vs. Cal 33, Cc 33 2, Contessa 33, Tanzer 10, X 99

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Dimensions
LOA
Cs 33 ★
32.7 ft
Cal 33
32.7 ft
Cc 33 2
32.6 ft
Contessa 33
32.7 ft
Tanzer 10
32.7 ft
X 99
32.7 ft
LWL
Cs 33 ★
26.4 ft
Cal 33
27.5 ft
Cc 33 2
26.2 ft
Contessa 33
25.4 ft
Tanzer 10
27.5 ft
X 99
27.7 ft
Beam
Cs 33 ★
10.7 ft
Cal 33
10.3 ft
Cc 33 2
10.5 ft
Contessa 33
11.1 ft
Tanzer 10
11.9 ft
X 99
9.7 ft
Displacement
Cs 33 ★
10 lbs
Cal 33
10 lbs
Cc 33 2
9 lbs
Contessa 33
8 lbs
Tanzer 10
13 lbs
X 99
6 lbs
Ballast
Cs 33 ★
4 lbs
Cal 33
4 lbs
Cc 33 2
3 lbs
Contessa 33
—
Tanzer 10
5 lbs
X 99
2 lbs
Sail Area
Cs 33 ★
503 sq ft
Cal 33
536 sq ft
Cc 33 2
511 sq ft
Contessa 33
481 sq ft
Tanzer 10
379 sq ft
X 99
—
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Cs 33 ★
150 s/nm
Cal 33
144 s/nm
Cc 33 2
—
Contessa 33
144 s/nm
Tanzer 10
156 s/nm
X 99
111 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Cs 33 ★
17.4
Cal 33
17.6
Cc 33 2
18.4
Contessa 33
17.9
Tanzer 10
11.0
X 99
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Cs 33 ★
42.5 %
Cal 33
—
Cc 33 2
—
Contessa 33
—
Tanzer 10
—
X 99
45.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Cs 33 ★
23.3
Cal 33
25.6
Cc 33 2
22.7
Contessa 33
20.5
Tanzer 10
25.7
X 99
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Cs 33 ★
1.98
Cal 33
1.87
Cc 33 2
1.99
Contessa 33
2.14
Tanzer 10
2.02
X 99
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Cs 33 ★
242
Cal 33
—
Cc 33 2
—
Contessa 33
244
Tanzer 10
—
X 99
132
Hull Speed
Cs 33 ★
6.9 kts
Cal 33
7.0 kts
Cc 33 2
6.9 kts
Contessa 33
6.8 kts
Tanzer 10
7.0 kts
X 99
—
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Cs 33 ★
2.3
Cal 33
2.4
Cc 33 2
2.5
Contessa 33
2.3
Tanzer 10
—
X 99
—
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