Island 33 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Richard D. Carlson·1960
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
33.5' · 10.21 m
Displ.
10,200 lbs · 4,627 kg
First year
1960

The Island 33 is a robust, midsized cruising sailboat primarily recognized as a 1970s British design by Robert Tucker and manufactured by Island Marine Ltd. Emerging during the height of the fiberglass (GRP) revolution, the Island 33 was conceived as a larger, more capable sibling to the popular Island 27. It reflects the design philosophy of the era: a focus on seaworthiness, internal volume, and forgiving handling characteristics rather than outright racing speed. Built with a heavy layup that was standard for the period, the vessel was marketed toward families and coastal cruisers seeking a dependable platform for the challenging conditions of the North Sea and the English Channel.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 10,000
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Island 33 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 10,00011100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Island Packet 3235'$ 68,000367
Westerly 3333.27'$ 29,0293519
Island Packet 3131'$ 45,000339
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 22,7351310
Morgan Out Island 3333'$ 10,000117
CS 3332.67'$ 23,470117
Moody 33 Mk I33'$ 19,500103
Moody 33 Mk II33'$ 23,79385
Tradewind 3333'$ 48,96085
Pearson Vanguard 3332.58'$ 17,95040
Island 33You are here$ 10,00011

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Island 33 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Island 33 over the past 12 months is $10,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Island 33 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Island 33 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Island 33 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Island 33 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Island 33 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Island 33 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Island 33?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 32, Westerly 33, Island Packet 31. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.