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 3/4-ton racing designs, specifically the world-beating 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.
Used Carter 33 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Carter
- Model
- 33
- Builder
- Olympic Yachts
- Designer
- Dick Carter
- Number Built
- 200
- Production Year(s)
- 1971 - ??
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