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Nova 33 Albin
Designer: Peter Norlin  ·  Builder: Albin Marine  ·  First built: 1981
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About the Nova 33 Albin

Produced by the Swedish boatbuilder Albin Marine, the Nova 33 carries the hallmarks of Scandinavian sailboat design — a tradition long respected for building sturdy, seaworthy vessels capable of handling the demanding conditions of northern European waters. As part of Albin's cruising-oriented lineup, this model was built with the practical sailor in mind, prioritizing reliability and comfort over outright racing performance. While detailed specifications for the Nova 33 are limited, its Albin heritage suggests a well-constructed fiberglass hull with an emphasis on stability and blue-water capability. Albin boats earned a loyal following among cruising sailors for their solid build quality and sensible layouts, making them approachable for both experienced offshore sailors and those looking to venture beyond coastal waters with confidence. For anyone researching this boat as a potential purchase, the Nova 33 is likely best suited to coastal and light offshore cruising. Prospective buyers would benefit from inspecting individual examples carefully, as condition varies considerably with older production sailboats, and connecting with Albin owners' communities can be a valuable source of model-specific insight.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 33.00 ft / 10.06 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.25 ft / 8.00 m
Beam 10.33 ft / 3.15 m
Max Draft 5.50 ft / 1.68 m
Displacement 8,177.00 lb / 3,709 kg
Ballast 3,868.00 lb / 1,754 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 493.00 ft² / 45.80 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Peter Norlin
Builder Albin Marine
First Built 1981
Last Built 1997
Related Sailboats ["X 332" · "Dehler 34" · "Inferno 33" · "Sunwind 33" · "Alerion Express 33"]
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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
 19.5
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
 19.93
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. 6.87
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
 2.97
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. 968.89
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 35.1
J (Foretriangle Base) 12.14
P (Mainsail Luff) 39.7
E (Mainsail Foot) 14.1
SA Fore 213.06
SA Main 279.89
How It Compares

vs. Dehler 34, Inferno 33, Sunwind 33

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Nova 33 Albin ★
33.0 ft
Dehler 34
33.1 ft
Inferno 33
33.0 ft
Sunwind 33
32.9 ft
LWL
Nova 33 Albin ★
26.3 ft
Dehler 34
27.2 ft
Inferno 33
26.9 ft
Sunwind 33
25.9 ft
Beam
Nova 33 Albin ★
10.3 ft
Dehler 34
11.2 ft
Inferno 33
10.1 ft
Sunwind 33
11.1 ft
Displacement
Nova 33 Albin ★
8 lbs
Dehler 34
8 lbs
Inferno 33
9 lbs
Sunwind 33
8 lbs
Ballast
Nova 33 Albin ★
3 lbs
Dehler 34
3 lbs
Inferno 33
4 lbs
Sunwind 33
3 lbs
Sail Area
Nova 33 Albin ★
493 sq ft
Dehler 34
492 sq ft
Inferno 33
592 sq ft
Sunwind 33
519 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Nova 33 Albin ★
19.5
Dehler 34
18.5
Inferno 33
20.6
Sunwind 33
19.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Nova 33 Albin ★
—
Dehler 34
45.0 %
Inferno 33
—
Sunwind 33
43.6 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Nova 33 Albin ★
19.9
Dehler 34
18.9
Inferno 33
24.5
Sunwind 33
19.2
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Nova 33 Albin ★
2.05
Dehler 34
2.16
Inferno 33
1.88
Sunwind 33
2.17
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Nova 33 Albin ★
—
Dehler 34
194
Inferno 33
—
Sunwind 33
221
Hull Speed
Nova 33 Albin ★
6.9 kts
Dehler 34
7.0 kts
Inferno 33
7.0 kts
Sunwind 33
6.8 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Nova 33 Albin ★
3.0
Dehler 34
2.9
Inferno 33
2.8
Sunwind 33
2.8
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