Irwin 33 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

33' · 10.06 m

Displ.

10,950 lbs · 4,967 kg

First year

1974

The Irwin 33 represents a pivotal chapter in Ted Irwin’s design career, bridging the gap between his early racing successes and the "volumefirst" cruising philosophy that would eventually define the brand’s larger models. Introduced in the early 1970s, the Irwin 33 was designed to be a competitive club racer that didn't sacrifice the amenities required for family weekend cruising. It arrived at a time when fiberglass construction was maturing, allowing Irwin to experiment with a significantly wider beam—over 11 feet—which was remarkably generous for a 33footer in 1971. This design choice provided a stiff sailing platform and an interior volume that rivaled many 36footers of the era. The boat was offered in several configurations, primarily as a masthead sloop, and it quickly became one of the builder's most popular midsized offerings due to its balance of price, space, and respectable speed.