Chaser 33
Description
The Chaser 33 is an International Offshore Rule (IOR) Three-Quarter Ton class racer designed by acclaimed American naval architect Doug Peterson, whose 1970s designs revolutionized competitive IOR yachting with fast, innovative hull shapes. It was built by Chaser Yachts Inc. in Erin, Ontario, Canada, starting in 1975, with production limited to a short run (primarily 1975–1976 or so) before the company ceased operations and the molds were sold at auction to Bayliner, which used the hull tooling (with a modified deck and coachroof) to produce unauthorized variants like the US Yachts US 33 (from 1981) and Buccaneer 335—none approved by Peterson or paying royalties. Construction featured fiberglass (FG) with a fin keel and spade rudder for a light-displacement, high-performance hull optimized for racing, including excellent upwind pointing, lively handling, and rewarding performance (though demanding to sail hard, with potential downwind roliness in breeze and lower suitability for heavy offshore due to IOR-era pinched ends and stability traits).
Construction Details
| Designer | Doug Peterson |
|---|---|
| Builder | Chaser Yachts Inc. in Erin, Ontario, Canada |
| Length | 33.000 ft |
| LOA | 33.000 ft |
| LWL | 28.250 ft |
| Beam | 10.500 ft |
| Displacement | 9300 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.080 ft |
| Year Built | 1975 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 42.97 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.85 ft |
| p | 38.33 ft |
| e | 10.25 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.97 ft | 13.85 ft | 38.33 ft | 10.25 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Chaser 33 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 38.33 ft - (11683 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.25 ft - (3124 mm) |
| Leech | * 39.23 ft - (11957 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 39.33 ft - (11988 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | 196.24 ft² |
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Chaser 33 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 36.12 ft - (11009 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.37 ft - (5599 mm) |
| Leech | * 31.33 ft - (9549 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.93 ft - (4855 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 287.74 ft² |
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Chaser 33 - GENOA
| Luff | * 42.89 ft - (13073 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.39 ft - (6824 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.32 ft - (12290 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.78 ft - (6334 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 445.62 ft² |
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Chaser 33 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 42.89 ft - (13073 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 24.93 ft - (7599 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.93 ft - (7599 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 908.86 ft² |
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