Pearson Yachts introduces True North 33; Performance and ease of use in a smaller package

Building on the success of its True North 38, a fast, affordable, and sensible family cruiser, Pearson Yachts™ introduces the True North 33. Designed for active cruising couples and families and inspired by the efficient, seaworthy New England lobster boats, the True North 33 makes boating more enjoyable and hassle-free. Tooling for the new vessel began early in 2003 and the first hull is scheduled to splash early fall of 2003.

The True North 33 features the distinctive and elegant lines of New England workboats, a powerful vertical stem, graceful sheer and classic reverse transom. Powered by a single Yanmar 6-cylinder diesel, the True North 33 will be a fast, sure-footed and comfortable cruiser. Sporting the same fine entry as the 38, the True North 33 has a knuckle forward above the waterline to provide spray control and to allow additional width for the V-berths. A bow thruster makes close-quarters handling easy.

Balsa-cored construction throughout using SCRIMP™ infusion molding makes the Pearson Yachts True North 33 a tough boat without added weight. An Aquadrive shaft coupler minimizes operational noise and reduces overall engine vibration, while spray rails that start below the static waterline and a reduced chine flat contribute to a quiet boat both at sea and at rest.

Maximizing space for crew and gear is a high priority in the True North 33. Incorporating a hull motor pod allows the True North 33's engine to be installed below the cockpit deckhouse sole thus eliminating the need for an above deck motor box and creating 90-square-feet of unobstructed cockpit space. Wide side decks with a hefty bulwark make going forward safe and easy. The broad cabin top accommodates kayaks, canoes, dinghies, mountain bikes or other gear that today's active cruisers like to use in port. Opening the wide "clam shell" transom doors makes loading and unloading any of these toys a breeze.

The True North 33 creates a great deal of functional living space and a real sense of openness by locating the dinette and galley in the deckhouse. Pearson increased the versatility of this arrangement with a dual-function seat and convertible dinette table. In the lowered position, the seat acts as the forward section of the dinette. Activate the angled electro-hydraulic lifting mechanism and the seat adjusts to serve as the backrest for a two-person companion seat next to the helm. The dinette table can be lowered to form the center section of the dinette berth. Underway, the aft section seats two adults or becomes an ideal workstation for youngsters.

Minimizing bright work and complex systems makes the True North 33 easy and affordable to maintain. A simple hose down keeps the boat in top shape. Destined to be as popular as its larger sibling, the True North 33 reflects the vast boat building experience and talent at TPI, and promises to be another success story.

Pearson True North 33 Specifications