Gladiateur 33 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

32.83' · 10.01 m

Disp.

11,000 lbs · 4,990 kg

First year

1977

The Gladiateur 33, produced by the French yard Wauquiez between 1977 and 1986, represents a pivotal era in the evolution of performanceoriented cruising yachts. Designed by the esteemed British firm Holman & Pye, the Gladiateur was conceived as a more modern, spacious successor to the legendary Centurion 32. With approximately 299 units produced, it remains one of the yard's most successful models, blending IORera design influences with the robust, highend craftsmanship that Wauquiez is known for. It is often described by marine historians as a "minibluewater" yacht, capable of transoceanic passages that would challenge most contemporary 33footers.