Contrast 33 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

32.38' · 9.87 m

Displ.

8,200 lbs · 3,719 kg

First year

1979

The Contrast 33, introduced in the late 1970s and primarily produced throughout the 1980s, remains a quintessential example of the Scandinavian performancecruising ethos. Designed by Rolf Magnusson, who sought to bridge the gap between competitive racing silhouettes and comfortable family cruisers, the 33 was the vessel that effectively put Contrast Marine on the international map. With approximately 250 units produced, the model garnered a reputation for its highquality Swedish joinery and a robust GRP sandwich construction that utilized a balsa core for stiffness without excessive weight. It was built during an era when Swedish shipyards like HallbergRassy and Najad focused on heavy displacement, yet Magnusson took a more agile approach, prioritizing a high ballasttodisplacement ratio and a sophisticated fractional rig that appealed to sailors who enjoyed "working" the boat.