Cape Dory 33 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Carl Alberg·1980 – 1985·~124 hulls·Cape Dory Yachts
Cape Dory 33 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
33.04' · 10.07 m
Displ.
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
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cape Dory 33 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 8 listings.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 30,00084100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Cape Dory 3636.12'$ 44,5002713
Cape Dory 2524.83'$ 10,0002710
Cape Dory 2828.1'$ 17,500168
Cape Dory 30 C30.21'$ 17,000133
Whitby 3737.17'$ 29,000135
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 22,7351310
Cape Dory 33You are here$ 30,00084
Moody 33 Mk II33'$ 23,78785
Tradewind 3333'$ 48,93885
Cape Dory 300 MS29.85'$ 33,75060
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?+
4 Cape Dory 33 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 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 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to 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 Cape Dory 36, Cape Dory 25, Cape Dory 28. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.