The Arco 33 is an American

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that was designed by

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as a cruiser and first built in 1958. The design is noted as one of the first

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production sailboats of its size built.

Production

The design was built by Crystaliners Corporation (Glassco Inc.) in

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. The company completed 15 boats starting in 1958, but it is now out of production. The Arco 33 molds were later sold to

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and the design was developed into the

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in 1963.

Design

The Arco 33 is a recreational

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, built predominantly of

, with wood trim. It has a

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rig or optional

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rig with the addition of a mizzen mast. Features include a spooned

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, a raised counter transom, a keel-mounted

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and a fixed stub

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with a retractable centerboard. It displaces . The boat has a draft of with the centreboard extended and with it retracted. The boat is fitted with a

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for docking and maneuvering. The design has a

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of .

References

{{Reflist Keelboats 1950s sailboat type designs Sailing yachts Sailboat type designs by Wirth Munroe Sailboat types built by Crystaliners Corporation

Production

Design

See also

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