Newport 33 Short Rig Shoal Draft
Description
The Newport 33 Short Rig Shoal Draft is a variant of the American fiberglass cruiser-racer built by Capital Yachts Inc. in Harbor City, California, designed by Gary Mull. The base Newport 33 (introduced ~1971) was a stretched evolution of the Newport 30 with production through the 1970s–1980s (hundreds of hulls across configurations). The short rig (lower mast for reduced air draft and easier handling in moderate/heavier winds) and shoal draft keel (shallower for access to thinner waters, beaching, or trailering ease) were optional configurations—emphasizing practicality for coastal/family cruising over maximum light-air performance. It features a masthead sloop rig, fin keel with spade rudder (shoal version reduces draft significantly), solid GRP construction, spacious interior (stand-up headroom ~6 ft, 4–6 berths including V-forward, settees, quarter berth, galley, heads), inboard auxiliary (often Universal diesel ~25 hp), and a reputation as a forgiving, stable coastal cruiser with decent club racing ability (PHRF higher on shoal/short rig due to less efficiency)—roomy, easy to sail, and value-packed for weekend/overnight trips or light offshore use.
Construction Details
| Designer | Gary Mull |
|---|---|
| Builder | Capital Yachts (California) |
| Length | 33.000 ft |
| LOA | 33.000 ft |
| LWL | 27.000 ft |
| Beam | 10.800 ft |
| Displacement | 9300 lb |
| Ballast | 4000 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1971 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.83 ft |
| p | 34 ft |
| e | 10.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 ft | 12.83 ft | 34 ft | 10.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Newport 33 Short Rig Shoal Draft - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 34 ft - (10363 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.97 ft - (10659 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 35.17 ft - (10720 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 179.71 ft² |
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Newport 33 Short Rig Shoal Draft - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 33.61 ft - (10244 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17 ft - (5182 mm) |
| Leech | * 29.16 ft - (8888 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.75 ft - (4496 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.04 ° |
| Area | * 247.85 ft² |
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Newport 33 Short Rig Shoal Draft - GENOA
| Luff | * 39.91 ft - (12165 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.72 ft - (6315 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.53 ft - (11439 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.24 ft - (5864 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 383.96 ft² |
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Newport 33 Short Rig Shoal Draft - GENOA
| Luff | 38.75 ft - (11811 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19.25 ft - (5867 mm) |
| Leech | 36.5 ft - (11125 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 139.91 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.95 ft - (5471 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.43 ° |
| Area | * 347.69 ft² |
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Newport 33 Short Rig Shoal Draft - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 39.91 ft - (12165 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.17 ft - (6453 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.72 ft - (11192 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 634 ft² |
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