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Hobie 33
Designer: Hobie Alter & Phil Edwards  ·  Builder: Hobie  ·  First built: 1982
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About the Hobie 33

Built during Hobie Cat's expansion beyond their famous beach catamarans, this 33-footer represents the company's venture into monohull sailing during the 1980s. While Hobie became synonymous with small multihulls, the Hobie 33 demonstrated their ability to create capable cruising sailboats for sailors seeking more traditional accommodations and sailing characteristics. Designed as a comfortable coastal cruiser, this boat appeals to sailors looking for weekend getaways and extended coastal passages. The design emphasizes livability and ease of handling, making it well-suited for couples or small families exploring protected waters and nearshore areas. Its moderate proportions suggest a balanced approach between performance and comfort, typical of cruising boats from this era. The Hobie 33 offers spacious accommodations for its size, with thoughtful interior layouts that maximize the available space. While not intended for serious offshore passages, the boat handles coastal conditions confidently and provides a stable, predictable sailing experience. For sailors seeking an affordable entry into cruising or those looking to upgrade from smaller boats, the Hobie 33 presents a practical option with the backing of a well-established marine manufacturer known for quality construction and innovative design solutions.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 33.00 ft / 10.06 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 30.50 ft / 9.30 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 4,000.00 lb / 1,814 kg
Ballast 1,900.00 lb / 862 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Design & Construction
Hull Type Lifting Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG w/klegecell core
Designer Hobie Alter & Phil Edwards
Builder Hobie
First Built 1982
Last Built 1987
Number Built 187
Related Sailboats ["Santa Cruz 33" · "Soverel 33 1983" · "Cal 33 Hunt" · "Raider 33" · "Baltic 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
 93
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
 47.5
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
 62.94
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. 5.23 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 1.83 ft / 0.56 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.40 ft / 3.78 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 428.00 ft² / 39.76 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 62.94
How It Compares

vs. Cal 33 Hunt, Raider 33, Soverel 33 1983

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Dimensions
LOA
Hobie 33 ★
33.0 ft
Cal 33 Hunt
33.0 ft
Raider 33
33.0 ft
Soverel 33 1983
33.0 ft
LWL
Hobie 33 ★
30.5 ft
Cal 33 Hunt
27.5 ft
Raider 33
27.0 ft
Soverel 33 1983
30.4 ft
Beam
Hobie 33 ★
8.0 ft
Cal 33 Hunt
11.3 ft
Raider 33
10.6 ft
Soverel 33 1983
11.0 ft
Displacement
Hobie 33 ★
4 lbs
Cal 33 Hunt
10 lbs
Raider 33
10 lbs
Soverel 33 1983
5 lbs
Ballast
Hobie 33 ★
1 lbs
Cal 33 Hunt
4 lbs
Raider 33
4 lbs
Soverel 33 1983
2 lbs
Sail Area
Hobie 33 ★
—
Cal 33 Hunt
—
Raider 33
553 sq ft
Soverel 33 1983
538 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Hobie 33 ★
93 s/nm
Cal 33 Hunt
—
Raider 33
149 s/nm
Soverel 33 1983
—
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Hobie 33 ★
—
Cal 33 Hunt
—
Raider 33
18.6
Soverel 33 1983
26.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Hobie 33 ★
47.5 %
Cal 33 Hunt
41.4 %
Raider 33
39.4 %
Soverel 33 1983
48.3 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Hobie 33 ★
—
Cal 33 Hunt
—
Raider 33
24.1
Soverel 33 1983
11.8
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Hobie 33 ★
—
Cal 33 Hunt
—
Raider 33
1.94
Soverel 33 1983
2.45
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Hobie 33 ★
62
Cal 33 Hunt
231
Raider 33
235
Soverel 33 1983
91
Hull Speed
Hobie 33 ★
—
Cal 33 Hunt
—
Raider 33
7.0 kts
Soverel 33 1983
7.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Hobie 33 ★
—
Cal 33 Hunt
—
Raider 33
2.3
Soverel 33 1983
6.0
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