The Watkins 33 is a 33.08ft masthead sloop designed by W. Tripp/Watkins Yachts and built in fiberglass by Watkins Yachts between 1984 and 1989.
47 units have been built.
The Watkins 33 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Watkins 33 | ||
| Length | 33.08 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.18 ft | ||
| Draft | 4 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.04 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 49.11 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 266.26 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.59 | ||
| Capsize | 1.82 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 26.58 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
| Displacement | 11200 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.91 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 469 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 266.41 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 202.13 sq.ft | ||
| I | 38.75 ft | ||
| J | 13.75 ft | ||
| P | 33 ft | ||
| E | 12.25 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 30 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 60 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Watkins Yachts | ||
| Designer | W. Tripp/Watkins Yachts | ||
| First built | 1984 | ||
| Last built | 1989 | ||
| Number built | 47 |