The search results provide a good amount of information:
- Designer: Cuthbertson & Cassian (C&C Design).
- Builder: Ontario Yachts.
- Production: 1971-1973.
- Variations: The Viking 33 was originally designed with a scimitar rudder and shark fin keel. It was later updated with a taller mast and new interior and sold as the Viking 34 starting in 1973. The Viking 34 also featured a Peterson-style keel.
- Performance/Handling: Described as a "very fast boat" and "wicked quick boat" after some modifications. One source mentions some "a bit challenged re: performance (design) or fit-out", which might refer to the earlier iteration or individual boats. Generally, C&C designs are known for spirited performance.
- Interior: Limited specific details for the 33, but the 34 had a "new interior design". One result mentions "factory finished interior with recent up dates" for a 33. Another forum post suggests that for older models, owners might need to fabricate interior parts if the original layout is not intact. The builder article mentions Ontario Yachts often blended "spirited sailing performance with practical interior layouts, offering ample headroom and open spaces, as seen in models like the Ontario 32." While not specific to the Viking 33, it gives a general idea of the builder's approach.
- Owner's Perspectives: Several forum threads exist (SailNet, Reddit) discussing the Viking 33. Owners praise its "solid construction" and some have significantly improved its performance. The lead keel is noted as being hardened with antimony.
I have enough information to construct the article. I will ensure I cite carefully and interpret the ratios as requested.
Here are the calculated ratios again:
- SA/Disp: 19.57
- Ballast/Disp: 0.512 (51.2%)
- Disp/Length: 195.8
These suggest:
- SA/Disp (19.57): Good light-air performance, a lively boat. (>18 suggests better light-air performance)
- Ballast/Disp (0.512): Very stiff and stable, capable of standing up to significant wind. (>0.40 indicates a stiffer, more stable boat)
- Disp/Length (195.8): A lighter, more performance-oriented boat. (<200 suggests lighter, more performance-oriented)
The information about the Viking 33 from the search results refers to a sailboat. Some search results also mention a "Viking 33 Convertible" which appears to be a powerboat, and I should be careful not to confuse the two. The and the builder article are clearly about sailboats.
I will start writing the article now.