Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Beam: 10’10”
Draft: 1’6″ (outboards up)
Displacement (approx.): 6,700 lb. (without engines) Dusky Boats
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
Dusky 33 Open Fisherman
We Say: Dusky’s 33 Open Fisherman carries forward the build-it-tough value that has earned this brand a serious following of saltwater anglers. The 33 sports a running surface with a pair of steps to create a cushion of air for a soft ride and to boost speed and fuel efficiency. The hand-laid fiberglass construction eschews underlying wood structures in favor of rot-free composite materials for support.
Twin 300 Suzuki V-6 outboards hung off the Dusky Drive bracket on our tester, allowing for a full transom. The boat rode smoothly and cornered without tripping. We hit 30 mph in 7.6 seconds and maxed out at 53 mph.
The helm has room to flush-mount a 15.5-inch flat-panel display. Three storage compartments lie below the elevated foredeck, with an anchor locker in the forepeak and a fish locker under the forward deck. In the transom is a 40-gallon livewell, offering plenty of capacity to hold bait so you can fish all day. Given its features, performance and price, this Dusky boat ranks as a great value.
Who’d Want One: Offshore anglers intent on chasing dolphin, king mackerel and sailfish or fishing wrecks for snapper and grouper.
Another Choice: Regulator’s 34 CC ($254,995 with twin Yamaha F350s) is another boat with bracket-mounted outboards, a full transom and a similar cockpit layout.
Bottom Line: $160,000 as tested; dusky.com
