How many people does it take to sail the e33?
One! 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 standard e33 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!   However, we can install line-lines if you prefer this option.

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.

Is there a shoal keel option?
Yes. We offer a 4’- 9” shoal keel which provides the same righting moment and equal lift as the standard draft version. 

What are the PHRF ratings for the e33?
As of June 2009:
Chesapeake Bay (rated with spinnaker only):  99
Marblehead, MA: 105/114 (spin/JaM)
Narragansett Bay:  108/121 (spin/JaM)
Lake Michigan: 105

Where can I see the e33 and when can I go for a sail?
There are e33 owners in many of the largest sailing centers in the country. Visit our events page to for the latest boat show schedule and other e33 events, and click here to email us about setting up a test sail.

Do you have any dealers that can show me a boat locally?
e Sailing Yachts sells the e33 factory direct, shipping from Lyman Morse in Thomaston, ME.   
We sell direct for four major reasons:   1) to maintain the most competitive sail-away value in our category; 2) to provide top-notch customer service from first inquiry to post sales support; 3) the set-up of the boat is simple and straightforward; and 4) the boat can be shipped on a trailer or in a container.

We have owners from all around the US and in Europe that have appreciated the e Sailing Yachts factory direct process. Please contact us to speak with one of our owners, or to schedule a test sail.