Friendship 33
Description
The Friendship 33 is a popular Dutch-built performance cruiser-racer designed by renowned naval architect E.G. van de Stadt (known for designs like the Trintella series and many Van de Stadt classics). It was produced by Friendship Yachts (associated with Meyer Werft or similar Dutch yards) from approximately 1985 to 1995, with fiberglass construction, a fractional sloop rig (7/8 or similar), fin keel with spade rudder (plus shallow/wing keel options for broader accessibility), and a focus on good sailing characteristics combined with comfortable family cruising accommodations—sleeping 6 in a V-berth forward, saloon settees, galley, enclosed head, and aft berths. It's praised for its balanced handling, lively performance in varied conditions (generous sail plan aids light-air capability), spacious interior for its size, and solid build quality typical of Dutch yachts from that era; many feature updates like modern engines (often Volvo Penta or Yanmar diesel) and shallow drafts for extended coastal or inland sailing.
Construction Details
| Designer | E. G. Van de Stadt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Friendship Yachts |
| Length | 33.630 ft |
| LOA | 33.630 ft |
| LWL | 25.920 ft |
| Beam | 10.300 ft |
| Displacement | 10500 lb |
| Ballast | 4000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.910 ft |
| Year Built | 1985 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 41.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.65 ft |
| p | 39.37 ft |
| e | 12.80 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.50 ft | 11.65 ft | 39.37 ft | 12.80 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Friendship 33 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 39.37 ft - (12000 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.8 ft - (3901 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.82 ft - (12442 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 40.97 ft - (12488 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 251.69 ft² |
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Friendship 33 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 34.48 ft - (10510 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.13 ft - (4612 mm) |
| Leech | * 30.55 ft - (9312 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.4 ft - (4084 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 231.01 ft² |
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Friendship 33 - GENOA
| Luff | * 40.95 ft - (12482 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.56 ft - (5657 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.85 ft - (11841 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.48 ft - (5328 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 357.81 ft² |
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Friendship 33 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 40.95 ft - (12482 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 20.97 ft - (6392 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.97 ft - (6392 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 729.91 ft² |
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