Rhodes Swiftsure 33 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Philip Rhodes·1959 – 1965·~150 hulls·deVries Lentch, Inc. / Royal Netherlands Aircraft
Rhodes Swiftsure 33 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
33.08' · 10.08 m
Displ.
11,500 lbs · 5,216 kg
First year
1959

The Rhodes Swiftsure 33 represents a pivotal chapter in the history of production boatbuilding, merging the naval architecture of the legendary Philip Rhodes with the elite craftsmanship of Amsterdam Shipyard G. de Vries Lentsch. Commissioned by Brian Acworth of Seafarer Yachts in the late 1950s, the Swiftsure was one of the earliest fiberglass yachts designed for the American market. It was built to the Cruising Club of America (CCA) rating rule, a design era characterized by long overhangs, a narrow beam, and a heavy displacement hull intended to maximize handicap advantages in racing while providing offshore comfort. Approximately 150 hulls were produced between 1959 and 1965, with the earliest examples gaining a reputation for a "yachtfinish" interior that rivaled highend wooden vessels.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

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
Westerly 3333.27'$ 29,0313519
Tartan 3333.67'$ 24,000207
Tartan 34 C34.42'$ 20,000174
Hans Christian 3332.75'$ 122,500169
Conyplex 3332.25'$ 22,7351310
CS 3332.67'$ 23,470117
Carter 3332.58'$ 32,900113
Cape Dory 3333.04'$ 30,00084
Moody 33 Mk II33'$ 23,79585
Pearson Vanguard 3332.58'$ 17,95040

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Rhodes Swiftsure 33?+
Comparable models include Westerly 33, Tartan 33, Tartan 34 C. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.