Caliber 33 Tall Mast
Description
The Caliber 33 Tall Mast (often abbreviated as Caliber 33 TM) is a classic American bluewater cruising sloop designed by Michael McCreary. Built by Caliber Yachts in Clearwater, Florida, from 1988 to 1994, approximately 50 hulls were produced overall (with the tall mast variant as a performance option for enhanced light-air capability via increased mast height and sail area over the standard rig). It features a moderate-displacement fin keel with skeg-hung rudder for protected steering and tracking, solid hand-laid fiberglass construction (Divinycell-cored deck for strength without weight), and a masthead sloop rig optimized for coastal or short offshore passages. Celebrated for its seaworthiness, dry center cockpit, and balanced handling in 10–20 knots, it's ideal for couples or small crews.
Construction Details
| Designer | Michael McCreary |
|---|---|
| Builder | Caliber Yachts |
| Length | 33.000 ft |
| LOA | 33.000 ft |
| LWL | 27.000 ft |
| Beam | 11.330 ft |
| Displacement | 13000 lb |
| Ballast | 6100 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1988 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 45.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.25 ft |
| p | 40.25 ft |
| e | 12.67 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.50 ft | 14.25 ft | 40.25 ft | 12.67 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Caliber 33 Tall Mast - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 40.25 ft - (12268 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.67 ft - (3862 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.5 ft - (12649 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 41.77 ft - (12731 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 263.59 ft² |
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Caliber 33 Tall Mast - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 38.14 ft - (11625 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.81 ft - (5733 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.23 ft - (10129 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.02 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.39 ft - (4996 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 312.53 ft² |
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Caliber 33 Tall Mast - GENOA
| Luff | * 45.3 ft - (13807 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.96 ft - (6998 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.67 ft - (13006 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.38 ft - (6517 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 484.24 ft² |
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Caliber 33 Tall Mast - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 45.3 ft - (13807 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 25.65 ft - (7818 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.65 ft - (7818 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 988 ft² |
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