Pilot 33 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Aage Nielsen/S&S·1945 – 1952·Fisher Boat Works/T. Knutson
Pilot 33 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
32.92' · 10.03 m
Displ.
12,500 lbs · 5,670 kg
First year
1945

The Pilot 33, crafted by the Thomas Knutson Shipbuilding Corporation, represents a pinnacle of postwar American yachting, blending the architectural genius of Sparkman & Stephens with the meticulous woodworking standards of Long Island’s premier shipwrights. Designed as S&S Design No. 1059, the Pilot 33 was envisioned as a capable racercruiser that could be easily "piloted" by a small crew or family, bridging the gap between the era’s heavy displacement cruisers and the emerging demand for competitive club racers. While often overshadowed by its later fiberglass descendant, the Hinckley Pilot 35, the Knutsonbuilt 33footer remains the purist’s choice, characterized by its mahoganyonoak construction and the graceful, balanced lines synonymous with the Sparkman & Stephens design philosophy.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 45,000
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 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

Pilot 33 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 2 listings

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 45,00021100.0%

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
Nauticat 3333.17'$ 73,9957641
Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 4041.67'$ 159,900173
Hans Christian 3332.75'$ 122,500169
Hinckley Pilot 3535.75'$ 54,500132
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 22,7351310
Mason 3333.75'$ 49,450125
CS 3332.67'$ 23,470117
Cornish Crabbers Pilot 3038.98'$ 127,91097
Cape Dory 3333.04'$ 30,00084
Pearson Vanguard 3332.58'$ 17,95040
Atkin 33You are here$ 45,00021

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pilot 33 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pilot 33 over the past 12 months is $45,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pilot 33 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Pilot 33 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pilot 33 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pilot 33 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Pilot 33 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pilot 33 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Pilot 33?+
Comparable models include Nauticat 33, Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 40, Hans Christian 33. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.