Bristol 33.3
Description
The Bristol 33.3 is a mid-sized cruising sailboat designed by Ted Hood and built by Bristol Yachts in Bristol, Rhode Island, during the early 1980s. It represents an evolution of Bristol’s long line of high-quality cruising yachts, combining classic New England styling with improved hull efficiency. Approximately 20–25 boats were built, making it one of the rarer models in Bristol’s production range. Constructed with a solid fiberglass hull and balsa-cored deck, the 33.3 reflected Bristol’s reputation for robust craftsmanship and attention to detail, including finely finished teak interiors and quality hardware. The design features a modernized fin keel and skeg-hung rudder, a masthead sloop rig, and the option of a shoal-draft keel/centerboard configuration — a hallmark of Hood’s designs intended to balance offshore performance with shallow-water versatility. Inside, it offers a traditional cruising layout with a forward V-berth, enclosed head, spacious main salon with opposed settees, a well-equipped galley, and quarter berth, providing comfortable accommodations for up to five.
Construction Details
| Designer | Ted Hood |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bristol Yachts |
| Length | 33.000 ft |
| LOA | 33.330 ft |
| LWL | 26.670 ft |
| Beam | 11.170 ft |
| Displacement | 14500 lb |
| Ballast | 4800 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.920 ft |
| Min Draft | 4.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1980 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 45.54 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.50 ft |
| p | 39.54 ft |
| e | 11.75 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.54 ft | 14.50 ft | 39.54 ft | 11.75 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Bristol 33.3 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 39.54 ft - (12052 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 11.75 ft - (3581 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.48 ft - (12338 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 40.85 ft - (12451 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 236.9 ft² |
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Bristol 33.3 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 38.23 ft - (11653 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.19 ft - (5849 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.23 ft - (10129 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.68 ft - (5084 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.97 ° |
| Area | * 318.83 ft² |
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Bristol 33.3 - GENOA
| Luff | 45.4 ft - (13838 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.4 ft - (7132 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.72 ft - (13021 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.75 ft - (6629 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 493.72 ft² |
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Bristol 33.3 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 46 ft - (14021 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Leech | 43 ft - (13106 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 828 ft² |
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Bristol 33.3 - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 26.29 ft - (8013 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.85 ft - (3307 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.63 ft - (6593 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.7 ft - (2652 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.05 ° |
| Area | * 114.34 ft² |
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