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Passagemaker 33
Designer: Alan F. Hill  ·  Builder: Robert Ives Ltd. (Uk)  ·  First built: 1972
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About the Passagemaker 33

Designed with purpose baked into its name, the Passagemaker 33 is a cruising sailboat built for those who take their offshore ambitions seriously. The "Passagemaker" designation signals a vessel oriented toward blue-water capability, suggesting a hull and rig designed to handle extended passages with confidence rather than merely pottering around protected anchorages. While detailed specifications for this model are limited, the design philosophy implied by its name points toward a boat that prioritizes seakeeping, stability, and endurance over outright speed or racing performance. Sailors researching this model are likely drawn to its potential as a capable coastal and offshore cruiser, suited to extended voyaging with a modest crew or even shorthanded sailing. For prospective buyers, tracking down original documentation, owner forums, and surveyor reports will be especially valuable given the limited spec data currently available. Speaking with current or past owners remains one of the best ways to understand how the Passagemaker 33 performs in real-world conditions and whether its design characteristics align with your intended sailing ground and cruising style.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.75 ft / 9.98 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.52 ft / 8.69 m
Beam 10.17 ft / 3.10 m
Max Draft 4.00 ft / 1.22 m
Displacement 17,920.00 lb / 8,128 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Long Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Alan F. Hill
Builder Robert Ives Ltd. (UK)
First Built 1972
Number Built 3
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Performance Ratios
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
344.86
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. 6.22 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 8.09
P (Mainsail Luff) 345.00 ft² / 32.05 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Mercedes
Engine & Accommodations
Fuel Capacity 65 gals / 246 L
Water Capacity 75 gals / 284 L
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Passagemaker 33 ★
32.8 ft
Hans Christian 33
32.8 ft
Neptune 33
32.7 ft
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
32.9 ft
LWL
Passagemaker 33 ★
28.5 ft
Hans Christian 33
29.2 ft
Neptune 33
25.0 ft
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
26.5 ft
Beam
Passagemaker 33 ★
10.2 ft
Hans Christian 33
11.7 ft
Neptune 33
10.0 ft
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
10.2 ft
Displacement
Passagemaker 33 ★
17 lbs
Hans Christian 33
18 lbs
Neptune 33
13 lbs
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
12 lbs
Ballast
Passagemaker 33 ★
Hans Christian 33
6 lbs
Neptune 33
6 lbs
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
3 lbs
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Passagemaker 33 ★
Hans Christian 33
218 s/nm
Neptune 33
200 s/nm
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Passagemaker 33 ★
Hans Christian 33
36.8 %
Neptune 33
44.3 %
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
28.0 %
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Passagemaker 33 ★
344
Hans Christian 33
332
Neptune 33
390
Offshore 33 Cheoy Lee
300
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