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Kalik 33
Designer: Jac. De Ridder  ·  Builder: Lewin/Ff Boats  ·  First built: 1977
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About the Kalik 33

Designed by Dutch naval architect Jac. De Ridder and built by Lewin/Ff Boats starting in 1977, this 33-footer represents solid European cruising yacht design principles from the late 1970s. The Kalik 33 features a moderate fin keel with spade rudder configuration that balances performance with stability, drawing 6 feet and carrying substantial ballast at 4,850 pounds within her 10,670-pound displacement. With a masthead sloop rig and 492 square feet of sail area, the Kalik 33 offers respectable sailing performance while maintaining cruising comfort. Her beam of nearly 11 feet provides good interior volume and initial stability, while the hull speed of 6.96 knots is typical for her waterline length of 27 feet. The SA/Displacement ratio of 16.3 indicates moderate power, suitable for comfortable passage-making rather than racing. The comfort ratio of 23.77 suggests this boat leans toward performance cruising rather than heavy displacement cruising, making her well-suited for coastal exploration and moderate offshore passages. Her fiberglass construction and proven design make the Kalik 33 an attractive option for sailors seeking a capable European-designed cruiser with traditional sailing characteristics and reliable seakeeping abilities.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.68 ft / 9.96 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.00 ft / 8.23 m
Beam 10.93 ft / 3.33 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 10,670.00 lb / 4,840 kg
Ballast 4,850.00 lb / 2,200 kg
Ballast Type Iron
Sail Area (Reported) 492.00 ft² / 45.71 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Jac. de Ridder
Builder Lewin/FF Boats
First Built 1977
Associations IOR 3/4 ton
Related Sailboats ["Cs 33" · "Tanzer 10" · "X 99" · "Contessa 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
 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
 16.3
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
 45.45
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
 242.01
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
 23.77
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
 1.99
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. 6.96 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
 2.18
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. 1,054.46 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. 16.31
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 42.80 ft / 13.05 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.90 ft / 4.24 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 38.20 ft / 11.64 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 10.20 ft / 3.11 m
SA Fore 297.46 ft² / 27.63 m²
SA Main 194.82 ft² / 18.10 m²
SA Total (100%) 492.28 ft² / 45.73 m²
Est. Forestay Length 45.00 ft / 13.72 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Model 2QM20H
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 22
Fuel Capacity 14 gals / 53 L
Water Capacity 48 gals / 182 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Kalik 33 ★
32.7 ft
Tanzer 10
32.7 ft
X 99
32.7 ft
LWL
Kalik 33 ★
27.0 ft
Tanzer 10
27.5 ft
X 99
27.7 ft
Beam
Kalik 33 ★
10.9 ft
Tanzer 10
11.9 ft
X 99
9.7 ft
Displacement
Kalik 33 ★
10 lbs
Tanzer 10
13 lbs
X 99
6 lbs
Ballast
Kalik 33 ★
4 lbs
Tanzer 10
5 lbs
X 99
2 lbs
Sail Area
Kalik 33 ★
492 sq ft
Tanzer 10
379 sq ft
X 99
—
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Kalik 33 ★
150 s/nm
Tanzer 10
156 s/nm
X 99
111 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Kalik 33 ★
16.3
Tanzer 10
11.0
X 99
—
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Kalik 33 ★
45.5 %
Tanzer 10
—
X 99
45.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Kalik 33 ★
23.8
Tanzer 10
25.7
X 99
—
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Kalik 33 ★
1.99
Tanzer 10
2.02
X 99
—
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Kalik 33 ★
242
Tanzer 10
—
X 99
132
Hull Speed
Kalik 33 ★
7.0 kts
Tanzer 10
7.0 kts
X 99
—
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