North Sea 33
Description
The North Sea 33 is a rare fiberglass pilot house cutter designed by William Garden (based on his earlier Sea Tiger 34) and built by Ta Chiao Yachts in Taiwan from 1977 to 1978. Only a small number (fewer than 20 units) were produced, making it a sought-after bluewater cruiser for those seeking a sturdy, heavy-displacement vessel with enclosed pilothouse protection for northern latitudes or heavy weather. It features a fin keel with skeg-hung rudder for stability and rudder protection, a cutter rig for versatile sail handling, and solid fiberglass construction emphasizing seaworthiness over speed. The interior is practical for 4-5: V-berth forward, U-shaped galley, saloon with convertible settees, enclosed head with shower, and quarter berth aft, all under the pilothouse for all-weather visibility. Standard power was a Perkins 4-108 diesel (50 hp).
Construction Details
| Designer | William Garden |
|---|---|
| Builder | Ta Chiao Enterprises |
| Length | 33.333 ft |
| LOA | 36.333 ft |
| LWL | 27.500 ft |
| Beam | 10.500 ft |
| Displacement | 16400 lb |
| Ballast | 5400 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.583 ft |
| Year Built | 1977 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 40 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.50 ft |
| p | 36 ft |
| e | 14 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 ft | 15.50 ft | 36 ft | 14 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
North Sea 33 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 36 ft - (10973 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14 ft - (4267 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.99 ft - (11579 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 38.17 ft - (11634 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 251.71 ft² |
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North Sea 33 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 34.32 ft - (10461 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.3 ft - (6492 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.83 ft - (8787 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.83 ft - (5435 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 305.87 ft² |
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North Sea 33 - GENOA
| Luff | * 40.75 ft - (12421 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 25.69 ft - (7830 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.81 ft - (11524 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.25 ft - (7087 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 473.68 ft² |
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North Sea 33 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 40.75 ft - (12421 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 27.9 ft - (8504 mm) |
| Foot | * 27.9 ft - (8504 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 966.39 ft² |
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