Medalist 33 Mk I (1961-1965)
Description
The Medalist 33 Mk I is a 33‑foot offshore cruising sailboat designed by W. (Wirth) Monroe and built by LeComte Yachts of Holland from 1963 to 1966. LeComte was known for exceptionally high‑quality fiberglass construction during the early transition from wood to GRP, and the Medalist 33 was one of their premium cruising models. Approximately 35–40 boats were built before the design was replaced by the Medalist Mk II. The Mk I features a full keel with keel‑hung rudder, a heavy‑displacement hull, and a masthead sloop rig, all intended for serious bluewater cruising. Its construction included thick hand‑laid fiberglass, teak joinery, and a seaworthy deck layout. Owners value the boat for its robust offshore capability and classic LeComte craftsmanship.
Construction Details
| Designer | W. (Wirth) Monroe |
|---|---|
| Builder | LeComte Yachts (Holland) |
| Length | 33.000 ft |
| LOA | 33.000 ft |
| LWL | 24.500 ft |
| Beam | 9.867 ft |
| Displacement | 11000 lb |
| Ballast | 4000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1963 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 35.58 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.83 ft |
| p | 31.41 ft |
| e | 15.66 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35.58 ft | 11.83 ft | 31.41 ft | 15.66 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Medalist 33 Mk I (1961-1965) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 31.41 ft - (9574 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.66 ft - (4773 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.38 ft - (10479 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.98 ° |
| Diagonal | * 34.6 ft - (10546 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 245.62 ft² |
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Medalist 33 Mk I (1961-1965) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.77 ft - (4807 mm) |
| Leech | * 25.88 ft - (7888 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.6 ft - (4145 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 204.01 ft² |
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Medalist 33 Mk I (1961-1965) - GENOA
| Luff | * 35.62 ft - (10857 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.19 ft - (5849 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.41 ft - (10183 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.75 ft - (5410 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 316 ft² |
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Medalist 33 Mk I (1961-1965) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 35.62 ft - (10857 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 21.29 ft - (6489 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.29 ft - (6489 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 644.6 ft² |
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