CS 33 vs CS 34
How do the CS 33 and CS 34 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
CS 33 
CS 34 | CS 33 | CS 34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 32.7 ft9.96 m | 33.5 ft10.21 m |
| Waterline length | 26.4 ft8.05 m | 27.7 ft8.43 m |
| Beam | 10.7 ft3.25 m | 11.3 ft3.43 m |
| Draft | 5.8 ft1.77 m | 6.3 ft1.91 m |
| Displacement | 10,000 lb4,536 kg | 10,500 lb4,763 kg |
| Ballast | 4,250 lb1,928 kg | —— |
| Sail area | 503 ft²46.7 m² | 533 ft²49.5 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 17.34 | 17.79 |
| Displacement / Length | 242 | 221 |
| Comfort ratio | 23.3 | 22.0 |
| Capsize screening | 1.98 | 2.06 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.9 | 7.0 |
CS 33 vs CS 34: the short version
- The CS 34 is the larger boat at 33.5 ft10.21 m LOA versus 32.7 ft9.96 m for the CS 33.
- On sail area/displacement the CS 34 carries the more powerful rig (17.8 vs 17.3), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The CS 33 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the CS 33 rates better for offshore work (1.98 vs 2.06).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.