Thurø 33 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

32.97' · 10.05 m

Disp.

10,914 lbs · 4,951 kg

First year

1975

The Thurø 33 represents a pivotal chapter in the history of Walsteds Baadeværft, serving as the yard’s foray into highquality fiberglass production while maintaining the artisanal standards of Danish cabinetry. Designed by the yard’s founder, Aage Walsted, in the early 1970s, the yacht was conceived as a robust, seakindly cruiser capable of handling the demanding conditions of the Baltic Sea and beyond. Unlike the massproduced GRP (glassreinforced plastic) vessels of its era, the Thurø 33 was built with a philosophy of "longevity over speed," resulting in a hull that is significantly overengineered by modern standards. According to the historical archives of Walsteds Baadeværft, the yard’s transition into GRP construction did not signal a departure from their roots; rather, it allowed them to combine a lowmaintenance hull with the exquisite teak and mahogany joinery that defined their wooden racing yachts and custom builds.