Cape Dory 33 Sailboats for Sale

Carl Alberg·1980 – 1985·~124 hulls·Cape Dory Yachts
Cape Dory 33 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · long
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
33.04' · 10.07 m
Disp.
13,300 lbs · 6,033 kg
First year
1980

The Cape Dory 33, introduced in 1980, stands as a quintessential example of Carl Alberg’s design philosophy: a traditional, fullkeel cruiser built for the rigors of offshore sailing rather than the demands of the racecourse. Launched during the peak of Cape Dory’s production years, the 33 was intended to bridge the gap between the smaller CD31 and the flagship CD36. Built with the brand’s signature heavyduty construction and highquality bronze hardware from Spartan Marine, the vessel was marketed as a "nocompromise" yacht for those who value stability and directional tracking over raw speed. Over its production run, approximately 130 hulls were completed before the design was evolved into the Cape Dory 330 in the mid1980s. According to the Cape Dory Owners Association, the 33 remains one of the most respected midsized cruisers for traditionalists seeking a "seakindly" motion.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 30,000
Asking price · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+6.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cape Dory 33 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 10.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

10 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 30,000101100.0%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

2 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Cape Dory 33You are here$ 30,000101
Pearson Vanguard 3332.58'$ 17,95040

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cape Dory 33 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cape Dory 33 over the past 12 months is $30,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cape Dory 33 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Cape Dory 33 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cape Dory 33 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cape Dory 33 is up 6.7% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Cape Dory 33 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cape Dory 33 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Cape Dory 33?+
Comparable models include Pearson Vanguard 33. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.