Nova 33 vs Singoalla 34
How do the Nova 33 and Singoalla 34 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Nova 33 
Singoalla 34 | Nova 33 | Singoalla 34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 33.0 ft10.06 m | 33.7 ft10.26 m |
| Waterline length | 26.3 ft8.00 m | 27.3 ft8.33 m |
| Beam | 10.3 ft3.15 m | 10.8 ft3.30 m |
| Draft | 5.5 ft1.68 m | 5.2 ft1.58 m |
| Displacement | 8,177 lb3,709 kg | 8,820 lb4,001 kg |
| Ballast | 3,868 lb1,754 kg | 3,750 lb1,701 kg |
| Sail area | 493 ft²45.8 m² | 433 ft²40.2 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 19.43 | 16.23 |
| Displacement / Length | 202 | 193 |
| Comfort ratio | 19.9 | 19.6 |
| Capsize screening | 2.05 | 2.09 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.9 | 7.0 |
Nova 33 vs Singoalla 34: the short version
- The Singoalla 34 is the larger boat at 33.7 ft10.26 m LOA versus 33.0 ft10.06 m for the Nova 33.
- The Singoalla 34 is heavier, displacing about 8% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Nova 33 carries the more powerful rig (19.4 vs 16.2), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Nova 33 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Nova 33 rates better for offshore work (2.05 vs 2.09).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.