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Friendship 33
Designer: E.g. Van De Stadt  ·  Builder: Meyer Werft (Ned)  ·  First built: 1985
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About the Friendship 33

Designed by renowned Dutch naval architect E.G. Van De Stadt and built by Meyer Werft in the Netherlands from 1985 to 1995, this 33-footer represents classic European sailing yacht design philosophy. Van De Stadt's influence is evident in the boat's balanced proportions and seaworthy characteristics, drawing from decades of successful racing and cruising designs. The Friendship 33 features a modern fin keel with spade rudder configuration paired with a fractional sloop rig, delivering responsive handling and solid performance. With a displacement of 9,480 pounds and moderate ballast ratio, she strikes an appealing balance between stability and speed. The comfort ratio of 21.73 suggests she's designed more for performance-oriented sailing than heavy cruising, while the capsize screening value of 2.05 indicates good offshore capabilities. Her sail area to displacement ratio of 18.6 provides adequate power in light to moderate conditions without being overly demanding. The 6.07-foot draft offers good windward ability while remaining accessible to most harbors. This combination makes her well-suited for coastal cruising, club racing, and capable weekend adventures. The fiberglass construction ensures durability, while the fractional rig setup allows for flexible sail combinations and easier handling.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 33.63 ft / 10.25 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.92 ft / 7.90 m
Beam 10.83 ft / 3.30 m
Max Draft 6.07 ft / 1.85 m
Displacement 9,480.00 lb / 4,300 kg
Ballast 3,726.00 lb / 1,690 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 519.00 ft² / 48.22 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer E.G. Van de Stadt
Builder Meyer Werft (NED)
First Built 1985
Last Built 1995
Associations International Friendship Club
Related Sailboats ["Hallberg Rassy 34" · "Cs 34" · "S2 103" · "X 342 Mh" · "Hunter 336"]
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Performance Ratios
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
 18.6
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
 39.3
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
 243.03
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
 21.73
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
 2.05
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. 6.82 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. 1,003.02 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Type Diesel
Fuel Capacity 13 gals / 49 L
Water Capacity 53 gals / 201 L
How It Compares

vs. Cs 34, S2 103, X 342 Mh

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Dimensions
LOA
Friendship 33 ★
33.6 ft
Cs 34
33.5 ft
S2 103
33.8 ft
X 342 Mh
33.5 ft
LWL
Friendship 33 ★
25.9 ft
Cs 34
27.7 ft
S2 103
28.0 ft
X 342 Mh
26.7 ft
Beam
Friendship 33 ★
10.8 ft
Cs 34
11.3 ft
S2 103
11.3 ft
X 342 Mh
10.8 ft
Displacement
Friendship 33 ★
9 lbs
Cs 34
10 lbs
S2 103
10 lbs
X 342 Mh
9 lbs
Ballast
Friendship 33 ★
3 lbs
Cs 34
—
S2 103
4 lbs
X 342 Mh
4 lbs
Sail Area
Friendship 33 ★
519 sq ft
Cs 34
—
S2 103
564 sq ft
X 342 Mh
505 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Friendship 33 ★
—
Cs 34
132 s/nm
S2 103
—
X 342 Mh
117 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Friendship 33 ★
18.6
Cs 34
—
S2 103
18.9
X 342 Mh
18.5
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Friendship 33 ★
21.7
Cs 34
—
S2 103
21.5
X 342 Mh
20.9
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Friendship 33 ★
2.05
Cs 34
—
S2 103
2.07
X 342 Mh
2.06
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Friendship 33 ★
243
Cs 34
221
S2 103
—
X 342 Mh
—
Hull Speed
Friendship 33 ★
6.8 kts
Cs 34
—
S2 103
7.1 kts
X 342 Mh
6.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Friendship 33 ★
—
Cs 34
—
S2 103
2.8
X 342 Mh
2.7
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