Carter 33 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Dick Carter·1971·~200 hulls·Olympic Yachts
Carter 33 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
32.58' · 9.93 m
Displ.
7,500 lbs · 3,402 kg
First year
1971

The Carter 33 is a quintessential representative of the IOR (International Offshore Rule) era, designed by the innovative American naval architect Dick Carter in 1971. Developed as a production version of his highly successful 3/4ton racing designs, specifically the worldbeating Ydra, the Carter 33 transitioned the aggressive racing lines of the early 1970s into a format suitable for offshore cruising. Primarily manufactured by Olympic Yachts in Greece, and to a lesser extent by Teliga in Poland and North Sea Marine in the UK, the model became a staple of the European sailing scene. It is distinguished by its "bustle" (an idiosyncratic kick in the aft hull lines) and a beam that is remarkably wide for its length, reflecting Dick Carter’s design philosophy of maximizing waterline length and stability under the IOR rating system.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 32,900
Ask, not sold · 11 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
11 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United States (40.0%) · Australia (20.0%) · United Kingdom (20.0%)

Recent Listings

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Carter 33 listings span 5 countries. United States leads with 4 listings (40.0%), followed by Australia and United Kingdom.

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

Country breakdown

10 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 32,9004140.0%
Australia$ 19,8002020.0%
United Kingdom$ 22,8102020.0%
Germany$ 32,5291010.0%
Italy$ 39,5001110.0%

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
Contessa 3232'$ 33,5935933
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,1183919
C&C 35-334.67'$ 29,7502211
Tartan 3333.67'$ 24,000207
C&C 3433.5'$ 14,378194
Carter 3029.75'$ 19,484154
Sparkman and Stephens S&S 3433.42'$ 26,202134
C&C 3231.5'$ 23,504126
Carter 33You are here$ 32,900113
CS 3332.67'$ 23,470117
Salona 3332.74'$ 78,77485

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Carter 33 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Carter 33 over the past 12 months is $32,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Carter 33 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Carter 33 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 11 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Carter 33 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Carter 33 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Carter 33 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Carter 33 listings over the past 12 months are United States (40.0%), Australia (20.0%), United Kingdom (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Carter 33?+
Comparable models include Contessa 32, Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), C&C 35-3. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.