Fortune 33
Description
The Fortune 33, a fiberglass sloop designed by Robert Perry and produced by Formosa Boat Building Co. in Taiwan from 1973 to 1977, represents an early entry in Perry's renowned portfolio of seaworthy cruising yachts, blending affordable construction with blue water capabilities in a compact 33-foot package. With a full keel, heavy displacement of around 13,500 pounds, and a clipper bow evoking classic lines, the boat features a spacious interior for its size—accommodating up to six in two cabins with a galley, head, and saloon—while prioritizing stability and offshore performance, evidenced by its moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio of about 16 and ballast of 5,500 pounds in lead. Approximately 50 to 60 hulls were built, often sold through brokers like Bob Lane, and though some suffered from the era's variable Taiwanese quality control (e.g., gelcoat issues or rigging wear), well-maintained examples remain popular among coastal and long-distance cruisers for their tank-like build,
Construction Details
| Designer | Robert H. Perry |
|---|---|
| Builder | Formosa Boat Building Co. |
| Length | 33.000 ft |
| LOA | 30.000 ft |
| LWL | 22.670 ft |
| Beam | 10.500 ft |
| Displacement | 10300 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 35.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.50 ft |
| p | 31.17 ft |
| e | 13.66 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.50 ft | 12.50 ft | 31.17 ft | 13.66 ft | - | - | - | - |
Blueprints
Sails
Fortune 33 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 11.5 ft - (3505 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.59 ft - (9629 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 31.75 ft - (9677 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 172.29 ft² |
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Fortune 33 - GENOA
| Luff | 36.25 ft - (11049 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Leech | 32.5 ft - (9906 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | 20.28 ft - (6181 mm) |
| Area | 367.55 ft² |
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Fortune 33 - YANKEE
| Luff | 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Leech | 25.67 ft - (7824 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | 12.47 ft - (3801 mm) |
| Area | 211.91 ft² |
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Fortune 33 - STAYSAIL
| Luff | 21.5 ft - (6553 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Length Perpendicular | 7.72 ft - (2353 mm) |
| Area | 83 ft² |
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