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WATKINS 33

Built by Watkins Yachts Inc. (USA) • Designed by W. Tripp/Watkins Yachts
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WATKINS 33 - Photo
WATKINS 33 - Drawing

General Information

Hull Type: Fin with rudder on skeg
Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop
Construction: FG
First Built: 1984
Last Built: 1989
Number Built: 47

Dimensions

Length Overall (LOA): 10.08 m
Length Waterline (LWL): 8.10 m
Beam: 3.10 m
Draft (Max): 1.22 m

Weight & Ballast

Displacement: 5,080 kg
Ballast: 2,495 kg

Sail Plan

Foresail Area: 24.75 m²
Mainsail Area: 18.78 m²
Total Sail Area (calculated): 43.53 m²
Sail Area (reported): 43.57 m²
I (Fore Triangle Height): 11.81 m
J (Fore Triangle Base): 4.19 m
P (Mainsail Hoist): 10.06 m
E (Boom Length): 3.73 m

Engine & Systems

Engine Make: Yanmar
Engine Type: Diesel
Fuel Capacity: 114 L
Water Capacity: 227 L

Performance Ratios

Hull Speed: 6.91 knots
SA/Displacement (Calculated): 14.73
SA/Displacement (Reported): 15.04
Ballast/Disp Ratio: 49.11%
Displacement/Length: 266.26
Comfort Ratio: 27.59
Capsize Screening: 1.82
S-Number: 1.84

Notes

The WATKINS 33 is a modified version of the WATKINS 32 (which, in turn, derived from the COLUMBIA 32). The transom was changed from nearly vertical to a more reversed style as well as a number of changes to the interior.