Cape Carib 33 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Ketch

LOA

32.33' · 9.85 m

Displ.

9,800 lbs · 4,445 kg

First year

1970

The Cape Carib 33 is a robust, bluewater capable cruiser designed by the renowned naval architect Angelo Lavranos and built primarily in South Africa during the late 1970s and 1980s. Emerging from a region known for demanding maritime conditions, the vessel was engineered to handle the notorious "Cape of Storms" and the rough waters of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It features a traditional aesthetic with a moderately heavy displacement and a fin keel, striking a balance between offshore stability and coastal agility. While less common in North American markets, the Cape Carib 33 remains a respected vessel among international cruisers for its structural integrity, conservative lines, and predictable motion at sea.