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Offshore 33 Scott
Designer: Walter Scott  ·  Builder: Offshore Yachts  ·  First built: 1978
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About the Offshore 33 Scott

Bearing the name of its design lineage, the Offshore 33 Scott is a mid-size sailboat that sits comfortably in the category of versatile coastal and offshore cruising. Built with the serious bluewater sailor in mind, this vessel reflects the ethos of boats designed to handle real ocean conditions while remaining manageable for a small crew or committed couple. While detailed specifications are limited in available records, the Offshore 33 Scott's name suggests an association with the broader Offshore Yachts tradition, which emphasized sturdy construction, seaworthy hull forms, and practical layouts suited to extended passages. Boats in this class typically prioritize stability and safety over pure racing performance, making them appealing to sailors who value confidence at sea over podium finishes. For prospective buyers, the Offshore 33 Scott warrants closer investigation through owner communities and sailing forums, where firsthand accounts of performance, maintenance history, and construction quality are often the most reliable guide. If you're considering a capable and purposeful cruising platform with offshore potential, this boat deserves a spot on your research shortlist.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 33.08 ft / 10.08 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.83 ft / 8.18 m
Beam 11.00 ft / 3.35 m
Max Draft 4.00 ft / 1.22 m
Displacement 13,500.00 lb / 6,123 kg
Ballast 5,000.00 lb / 2,268 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 500.00 ft² / 46.45 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Cat Ketch (unstayed)
Construction FG
Designer Walter Scott
Builder Offshore Yachts
First Built 1978
Related Sailboats ["Pearson 10M" · "Cape Dory 33" · "Endeavour 33" · "Newport 33" · "Alajuela 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
 14.16
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
 29.81
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
 1.85
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. 6.94
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. 1.0
Rig Dimensions
P (Mainsail Luff) 38.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 12.42
SA Main 235.98
How It Compares

vs. Cape Dory 33, Endeavour 33, Newport 33

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Dimensions
LOA
Offshore 33 Scott ★
33.1 ft
Cape Dory 33
33.0 ft
Endeavour 33
33.0 ft
Newport 33
33.0 ft
LWL
Offshore 33 Scott ★
26.8 ft
Cape Dory 33
24.5 ft
Endeavour 33
27.5 ft
Newport 33
27.0 ft
Beam
Offshore 33 Scott ★
11.0 ft
Cape Dory 33
10.3 ft
Endeavour 33
11.5 ft
Newport 33
10.8 ft
Displacement
Offshore 33 Scott ★
13 lbs
Cape Dory 33
13 lbs
Endeavour 33
11 lbs
Newport 33
9 lbs
Ballast
Offshore 33 Scott ★
5 lbs
Cape Dory 33
5 lbs
Endeavour 33
4 lbs
Newport 33
4 lbs
Sail Area
Offshore 33 Scott ★
500 sq ft
Cape Dory 33
546 sq ft
Endeavour 33
539 sq ft
Newport 33
466 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Offshore 33 Scott ★
—
Cape Dory 33
174 s/nm
Endeavour 33
183 s/nm
Newport 33
156 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Offshore 33 Scott ★
14.2
Cape Dory 33
15.6
Endeavour 33
17.1
Newport 33
16.7
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Offshore 33 Scott ★
29.8
Cape Dory 33
34.2
Endeavour 33
23.3
Newport 33
21.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Offshore 33 Scott ★
1.85
Cape Dory 33
1.73
Endeavour 33
2.05
Newport 33
2.05
Hull Speed
Offshore 33 Scott ★
6.9 kts
Cape Dory 33
6.6 kts
Endeavour 33
7.0 kts
Newport 33
7.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Offshore 33 Scott ★
—
Cape Dory 33
1.0
Endeavour 33
2.3
Newport 33
2.5
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