Nauticat 33 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

W. Aarnipalo·1967 – 1996·~1,160 hulls·Nauticat - Siltala Yachts
Nauticat 33 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Ketch
LOA
33.17' · 10.11 m
Displ.
17,250 lbs · 7,824 kg
First year
1967

The Nauticat 33 is the quintessential pilothouse motorsailer, a vessel that defined the "50/50" genre and established Siltala Yachts as a premier Finnish builder. Introduced in 1961 and remaining in production in various forms for over three decades, the model saw more than 1,160 hulls launched before being succeeded by the modernized Nauticat 331 in 1997. Drawing inspiration from traditional Nordic fishing vessels, the 33 features a distinctive doubleended hull, high freeboard, and a robust ketch rig. It was designed by Wilho Aarnipalo to provide a "little ship" feel, prioritizing safety, interior volume, and allweather protection over raw sailing speed. Nauticat Association notes that the design was so successful it remained the backbone of the company’s identity even as larger, more performanceoriented models like the Sparkman & Stephensdesigned Nauticat 43 entered the fleet.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 73,995
Ask, not sold · 76 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
41
76 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+0.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
12
United Kingdom (30.7%) · Germany (12.0%) · Denmark (12.0%)

Recent Listings

57 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nauticat 33 listings span 12 countries. United Kingdom leads with 23 listings (30.7%), followed by Germany and Denmark.

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

Country breakdown

75 listings · 12 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 78,770231430.7%
Germany$ 47,7039512.0%
Denmark$ 40,3229512.0%
United States$ 74,0008310.7%
France$ 87,261536.7%
Portugal$ 80,280526.7%
Sweden$ 57,883435.3%
Finland$ 44,212324.0%
Croatia$ 58,174314.0%
Italy$ 93,079314.0%
Greece$ 66,900202.7%
Spain$ 87,261111.3%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Nauticat 33You are here$ 73,9957641
Nauticat 3837.5'$ 107,7124523
Nauticat 4443.67'$ 159,9793920
Nauticat 4342.67'$ 145,0002714
Pilothouse 4242.65'$ 267,601218
Nauticat 3534.92'$ 107,6521911
Nauticat 5251.16'$ 336,6221911
Nauticat 3232.15'$ 91,915157
Nauticat 33133.14'$ 215,371159
Nauticat 4039.37'$ 131,850147

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nauticat 33 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nauticat 33 over the past 12 months is $73,995. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nauticat 33 sailboats are for sale?+
41 Nauticat 33 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 76 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Nauticat 33 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Nauticat 33 has increased by 0.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Nauticat 33 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nauticat 33 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (30.7%), Germany (12.0%), Denmark (12.0%).
05Do Nauticat 33 listings get price reductions?+
About 32% of Nauticat 33 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 15.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Nauticat 33?+
Comparable models include Nauticat 38, Nauticat 44, Nauticat 43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.