Irwin 33 Tall Sloop
Description
The Irwin 33 is a fiberglass masthead sloop designed by Ted Irwin and built by Irwin Yachts in Clear Lake, Texas, from 1974 to 1975. As the original version before the refined Mk II, it was aimed at racer-cruisers seeking a balance of performance and comfort, with some units optimized for IOR racing. The design draws from Ted Irwin's competitive sailing experience, featuring a wide beam for stability and interior volume. About 40-50 were produced, making it a collector's item today. 10950 lbs. Disp. 4200 lbs. Ballast 27'6" LWL 11'2" Beam 5'6" Draft Full Keel
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 44 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14 ft |
| p | 37.50 ft |
| e | 11 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 ft | 14 ft | 37.50 ft | 11 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 37.5 ft - (11430 mm) |
| Foot | * 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.47 ft - (11726 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 38.71 ft - (11799 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 213.18 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.94 ft - (11259 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.37 ft - (9866 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.79 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.21 ft - (4941 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.18 ° |
| Area | * 299.35 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 43.86 ft - (13369 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.56 ft - (6876 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.62 ft - (12686 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.71 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.1 ft - (6431 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.08 ° |
| Area | * 462.72 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 44 ft - (13411 mm) |
| Foot | 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Leech | 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 792 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 43.86 ft - (13369 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Foot | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 939 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 25.4 ft - (7742 mm) |
| Foot | * 10.47 ft - (3191 mm) |
| Leech | * 20.91 ft - (6373 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.4 ft - (2560 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.01 ° |
| Area | * 106.67 ft² |
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