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Cape Dory 33

Built 1980–1985 by Cape Dory Yachts (East Taunton, MA)

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About the Cape Dory 33

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Illustration of a Cape Dory 33
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Built
1980–1985
Builder
Cape Dory Yachts (East Taunton, MA)
Designer
Carl Alberg
Length
33.04 ft
Waterline
24.5 ft
Beam
10.25 ft
Draft
4.83 ft
Displacement
13,300 lb
Ballast
5,500 lb
Hull / keel
full keel
Rig
sloop
Propulsion
inboard
Fuel
21 gal
Water
74 gal
Number built
124
Bow thruster
none
Stern thruster
none

Lead ballast; also available as a cutter. Some boats delivered with a Volvo diesel.

Known problems for this model

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