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Laguna 33
Designer: W. Shad Turner  ·  Builder: Laguna Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1986
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About the Laguna 33

Designed by W. Shad Turner and built by Laguna Yachts starting in 1986, this 33-footer represents a well-balanced approach to coastal cruising and club racing. With its fin keel and spade rudder configuration, the Laguna 33 offers responsive handling and decent pointing ability, making it suitable for both spirited day sailing and comfortable weekend cruising. The boat's moderate displacement of 9,590 pounds strikes a pleasant middle ground between performance and comfort, while the substantial ballast ratio provides good stability in varying conditions. Her masthead sloop rig with 457 square feet of sail area delivers adequate power for most sailing conditions without being overwhelming for a small crew. The hull's fiberglass construction reflects the reliable building standards of the 1980s production boat era. At 32.92 feet overall with a 10.67-foot beam, the design offers reasonable interior volume while maintaining manageable size for most marina slips. The comfort ratio of 21.74 suggests she'll provide a relatively comfortable motion in moderate seas, while the capsize screening value of 2.01 indicates reasonable offshore capability for experienced sailors. With a theoretical hull speed of 7.03 knots and a 23-horsepower auxiliary engine, the Laguna 33 represents a practical choice for sailors seeking versatile coastal cruising performance.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.92 ft / 10.03 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 27.50 ft / 8.38 m
Beam 10.67 ft / 3.25 m
Max Draft 4.00 ft / 1.22 m
Displacement 9,590.00 lb / 4,350 kg
Ballast 3,050.00 lb / 1,383 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 457.00 ft² / 42.46 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer W. Shad Turner
Builder Laguna Yachts (USA)
First Built 1986
Related Sailboats ["Hobie 33" · "X 34 Ton 2" · "X 102" · "Santa Cruz 33" · "Endeavour 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
 164
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
 16.25
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
 31.8
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
 205.86
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
 21.74
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
 2.01
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. 7.03 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
 2.55
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. 1,048.44 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. 16.25
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 41.00 ft / 12.50 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.75 ft / 3.58 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 36.00 ft / 10.97 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.00 ft / 3.66 m
SA Fore 240.88 ft² / 22.38 m²
SA Main 216.00 ft² / 20.07 m²
SA Total (100%) 456.88 ft² / 42.45 m²
Est. Forestay Length 42.65 ft / 13.00 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Universal
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 23
Water Capacity 40 gals / 151 L
How It Compares

vs. Santa Cruz 33, X 102, X 34 Ton 2

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Dimensions
LOA
Laguna 33 ★
32.9 ft
Santa Cruz 33
33.0 ft
X 102
32.9 ft
X 34 Ton 2
32.9 ft
LWL
Laguna 33 ★
27.5 ft
Santa Cruz 33
28.0 ft
X 102
25.6 ft
X 34 Ton 2
25.6 ft
Beam
Laguna 33 ★
10.7 ft
Santa Cruz 33
10.0 ft
X 102
11.2 ft
X 34 Ton 2
11.2 ft
Displacement
Laguna 33 ★
9 lbs
Santa Cruz 33
7 lbs
X 102
7 lbs
X 34 Ton 2
7 lbs
Ballast
Laguna 33 ★
3 lbs
Santa Cruz 33
3 lbs
X 102
3 lbs
X 34 Ton 2
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Sail Area
Laguna 33 ★
457 sq ft
Santa Cruz 33
476 sq ft
X 102
537 sq ft
X 34 Ton 2
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Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Laguna 33 ★
164 s/nm
Santa Cruz 33
111 s/nm
X 102
122 s/nm
X 34 Ton 2
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SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Laguna 33 ★
16.3
Santa Cruz 33
20.9
X 102
22.1
X 34 Ton 2
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Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Laguna 33 ★
31.8 %
Santa Cruz 33
42.9 %
X 102
45.7 %
X 34 Ton 2
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Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Laguna 33 ★
21.7
Santa Cruz 33
17.1
X 102
17.2
X 34 Ton 2
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Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Laguna 33 ★
2.01
Santa Cruz 33
2.09
X 102
2.27
X 34 Ton 2
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Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Laguna 33 ★
205
Santa Cruz 33
142
X 102
205
X 34 Ton 2
193
Hull Speed
Laguna 33 ★
7.0 kts
Santa Cruz 33
7.1 kts
X 102
6.8 kts
X 34 Ton 2
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Speed Number (higher = faster)
Laguna 33 ★
2.6
Santa Cruz 33
4.0
X 102
3.2
X 34 Ton 2
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