Ebbtide 33 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · long

Rig

Cutter

LOA

33' · 10.06 m

Disp.

17,770 lbs · 8,060 kg

First year

1982

The Ebbtide 33 is a quintessential heavydisplacement cruiser designed by the late Alan Pape, a designer renowned for creating robust, seaworthy vessels capable of navigating the world's most demanding oceans. Characterized by its traditional lines, long keel, and often a distinctive canoe stern, the Ebbtide 33 was conceived during an era when "bluewater" capability was measured by structural integrity and a steady motion at sea rather than outright speed. While many examples were constructed in steel by various yards or as homebuild projects, GRP (glassreinforced plastic) versions were also produced, notably by Rival Yachts (Southern Ocean Shipyard). The model occupies a similar niche to the Vancouver 32 or the Westsail 32, offering a "goanywhere" platform for traditionalists who value safety and tracking over modern performance metrics.