MAMBA 33
Description
The Mamba 33 (also written as MAMBA 33) is a Swedish fractional sloop cruiser-racer designed by Bengt Karlsson and built by Mamba Boats (Sweden) from 1985 to 1991. It's a mid-sized fiberglass yacht (GRP hull) known for combining good sailing performance (fast and responsive with a modern hull shape) and comfortable family accommodations (saloon height ~1.8 m / 5'11", berths for 6–8, galley, heads). The design was popular in Scandinavia for its balance of speed, seaworthiness, and value—often praised as a "solid performer" in moderate winds, with a generous sail plan for light air and a fin keel/spade rudder for agile handling. Production was modest (dozens of hulls).
Construction Details
| Designer | Bengt Karlsson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Mamba Boats (Sweden) |
| Length | 32.320 ft |
| LOA | 32.320 ft |
| LWL | 27.230 ft |
| Beam | 10.730 ft |
| Displacement | 9700 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.580 ft |
| Year Built | 1985 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37.73 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.01 ft |
| p | 40.19 ft |
| e | 12.30 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.73 ft | 12.01 ft | 40.19 ft | 12.30 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
MAMBA 33 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 40.19 ft - (12250 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.3 ft - (3749 mm) |
| Leech | * 41.49 ft - (12646 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 41.62 ft - (12686 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | 246.91 ft² |
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MAMBA 33 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 31.68 ft - (9656 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.89 ft - (4843 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.53 ft - (8391 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.81 ft - (4209 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 218.72 ft² |
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MAMBA 33 - GENOA
| Luff | * 37.62 ft - (11467 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.38 ft - (5907 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.39 ft - (10787 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.02 ft - (5492 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 338.78 ft² |
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MAMBA 33 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 37.62 ft - (11467 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.62 ft - (6590 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.62 ft - (6590 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 691.34 ft² |
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