How many people does it take to sail the e33?

The e33 can be single-handed quite easily. Crew weight is not required for stability and only the jib sheet needs to be tended when tacking. At the same time the cockpit is large enough for six to eight adults to comfortably enjoy a sail together.

Can it have a self tacking jib?

Yes, there is a system designed that easily converts the jib to self tacking. A track is installed just forward of the mast on the cabin top and the sheet leads forward to the tack and is trimmed from inside the cockpit.

What are the disadvantages of a self tacking jib?

A bit of jib area is sacrificed, and the trim is not as precise. However the boat will still sail very well with the self tacking jib.

Why not make the self tacking jib standard?

Perhaps this is our sailing heritage. Whether crewing or steering, we actually prefer to have as much crew participation as is practical and comfortable. Trimming the jib is quite easy, so why give up a bit of performance and crew interaction? Just the personal opinions of two die hard sailors!

The boat does not have life-lines. Is this safe?

The e33 is designed to be sailed and enjoyed from inside the cockpit. This is much safer than being outside the cockpit and contained by lifelines. The seating and foot bracing is designed so everyone will be comfortable and feel secure at all points of sail and in all conditions. Kids too!

The keel has a fairly straight slope on the leading edge, will it catch things?

The first part of this answer doesn’t address the keel directly. The “V” hull section forward does a lot to deflect objects. The keel has been designed with a balance of practicality and efficiency. The slope we chose comes from experience with many boats. While it can “catch” things, it is unlikely and they will slip off quickly without becoming stuck. This is why the bulb has no forward protrusion.

Does the e33 have an enclosed head?

The e33 comes standard with a fully plumbed marine head and black water system that can be enclosed by with either privacy curtain or light weight bulkhead. For those interested in maximum privacy the bulkhead fully encloses the head.

Where can I see the e33 and when can I go for a sail?

By the Spring of 2007 there will be e33s in many of the largest sailing centers in the country. You can also contact us for the latest boat show schedule or sign up for our mailing list to be kept informed about all e33 events.

Do you have any dealers that can show me a boat locally?

We've received this question from the East, West and Gulf Coasts, the Great Lakes, and abroad.  Because the set up of the boat is very straight forward and it can be shipped to you on trailer or in a container, we have elected to initially sell the boat direct in order to maintain the "sail away" price.  However, we do have a growing network of representatives around the country to aid in sales and service. Please contact us directly and we will put you in touch with one of them if when geographically appropriate.

The one exception we have to the above answer is our special relationship with NEW WAVE YACHTS for sales to residents of Massachusetts, Maine, and NH.