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Polaris 33 Holland
Designer: R. Holland  ·  Builder: Polaris Yachts (Ita)  ·  First built: 1977
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About the Polaris 33 Holland

Produced in the Netherlands, the Polaris 33 Holland is a Dutch-built cruiser-racer that reflects the practical, seaworthy sensibility for which Dutch boatbuilding has long been respected. Designed with the coastal and offshore waters of Northern Europe in mind, this vessel is well suited to sailors who want a capable, versatile boat that can handle both weekend coastal passages and longer bluewater adventures with equal confidence. While detailed specifications for this model are limited in available records, the Polaris 33 sits in a class of mid-length sailboats that typically balance performance with comfortable liveability. Boats of this era and origin from Holland were commonly built with sturdy construction, good initial stability, and a hull form oriented toward dependable passage-making rather than pure racing performance. For prospective buyers, the Polaris 33 Holland represents an opportunity to own a solidly built European cruiser with genuine offshore potential. Those researching this model are encouraged to seek out class associations, Dutch sailing forums, and existing owners, as firsthand accounts and surviving documentation will provide the most reliable picture of this boat's true character and condition.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 33.04 ft / 10.07 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 26.02 ft / 7.93 m
Beam 11.00 ft / 3.35 m
Max Draft 6.00 ft / 1.83 m
Displacement 8,750.00 lb / 3,969 kg
Ballast 4,400.00 lb / 1,996 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer R. Holland
Builder Polaris Yachts (ITA)
First Built 1977
Related Sailboats Baltic 33 · Endeavour 33 · Newport 33 · Irwin 33 · Cal 33 Hunt
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Performance Ratios
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
50.29
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
221.74
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. 6.13 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 18.98
J (Foretriangle Base) 13.75 ft / 4.19 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 502.00 ft² / 46.64 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Volvo
How It Compares

vs. Baltic 33, Cal 33 Hunt, Endeavour 33, Irwin 33, Newport 33

This boat Similar boats
Dimensions
LOA
Polaris 33 Holland ★
33.0 ft
Baltic 33
33.0 ft
Cal 33 Hunt
33.0 ft
Endeavour 33
33.0 ft
Irwin 33
33.0 ft
Newport 33
33.0 ft
LWL
Polaris 33 Holland ★
26.0 ft
Baltic 33
26.4 ft
Cal 33 Hunt
27.5 ft
Endeavour 33
27.5 ft
Irwin 33
27.5 ft
Newport 33
27.0 ft
Beam
Polaris 33 Holland ★
11.0 ft
Baltic 33
10.5 ft
Cal 33 Hunt
11.3 ft
Endeavour 33
11.5 ft
Irwin 33
11.2 ft
Newport 33
10.8 ft
Displacement
Polaris 33 Holland ★
8 lbs
Baltic 33
10 lbs
Cal 33 Hunt
10 lbs
Endeavour 33
11 lbs
Irwin 33
10 lbs
Newport 33
9 lbs
Ballast
Polaris 33 Holland ★
4 lbs
Baltic 33
Cal 33 Hunt
4 lbs
Endeavour 33
4 lbs
Irwin 33
4 lbs
Newport 33
4 lbs
Sail Area
Polaris 33 Holland ★
Baltic 33
502 sq ft
Cal 33 Hunt
Endeavour 33
539 sq ft
Irwin 33
514 sq ft
Newport 33
466 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Polaris 33 Holland ★
Baltic 33
150 s/nm
Cal 33 Hunt
Endeavour 33
183 s/nm
Irwin 33
159 s/nm
Newport 33
156 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Polaris 33 Holland ★
Baltic 33
17.1
Cal 33 Hunt
Endeavour 33
17.1
Irwin 33
16.7
Newport 33
16.7
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Polaris 33 Holland ★
50.3 %
Baltic 33
Cal 33 Hunt
41.4 %
Endeavour 33
Irwin 33
Newport 33
42.1 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Polaris 33 Holland ★
Baltic 33
24.2
Cal 33 Hunt
Endeavour 33
23.3
Irwin 33
23.3
Newport 33
21.4
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Polaris 33 Holland ★
Baltic 33
1.94
Cal 33 Hunt
Endeavour 33
2.05
Irwin 33
2.02
Newport 33
2.05
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Polaris 33 Holland ★
221
Baltic 33
246
Cal 33 Hunt
231
Endeavour 33
Irwin 33
Newport 33
215
Hull Speed
Polaris 33 Holland ★
Baltic 33
6.9 kts
Cal 33 Hunt
Endeavour 33
7.0 kts
Irwin 33
7.0 kts
Newport 33
7.0 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Polaris 33 Holland ★
Baltic 33
2.2
Cal 33 Hunt
Endeavour 33
2.3
Irwin 33
2.3
Newport 33
2.5
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