Saturna 33 Pilothouse (Truant 33)
Description
The Saturna 33 Pilothouse (also known as the Saturna 33 or Truant 33 in its original form) is a classic Pacific Northwest cruising sailboat, designed by renowned naval architect William (Bill) Garden. It originated as the Truant 33 built by Truant Marine in British Columbia, Canada (starting around 1977), with later production under Saturna Yachts (Vancouver Island area) in the 1980s. A small number were also built in California by North Coast Yachts (1979–1982). The pilothouse version features an enclosed helm station for protected steering in cold/wet weather—ideal for year-round Pacific Northwest or Great Lakes use—while an "Offshore" variant exists without the pilothouse. It's a fiberglass monohull with a fin keel and skeg-hung rudder, masthead sloop rig, and a reputation as a sturdy, comfortable coastal/offshore cruiser. Owners and reviews highlight its solid build, good motion in a seaway, excellent interior volume (especially in the pilothouse for light and visibility), and suitability for liveaboard or extended cruising in cooler climates.
Construction Details
| Designer | William Garden |
|---|---|
| Builder | Truant Marine (Canada) |
| Length | 33.000 ft |
| LOA | 33.000 ft |
| LWL | 26.750 ft |
| Beam | 10.800 ft |
| Displacement | 13500 lb |
| Ballast | 5000 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.500 ft |
| Year Built | 1977 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 41.25 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.75 ft |
| p | 35.25 ft |
| e | 12.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.25 ft | 13.75 ft | 35.25 ft | 12.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Saturna 33 Pilothouse (Truant 33) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 35.25 ft - (10744 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.5 ft - (3810 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.71 ft - (11189 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 36.99 ft - (11275 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 227.81 ft² |
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Saturna 33 Pilothouse (Truant 33) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 34.79 ft - (10604 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 18.34 ft - (5590 mm) |
| Leech | * 30 ft - (9144 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.81 ft - (4819 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.01 ° |
| Area | * 275.02 ft² |
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Saturna 33 Pilothouse (Truant 33) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 18.083 ft - (5512 mm) |
| Leech | 36.5 ft - (11125 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 119.85 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.48 ft - (5023 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.84 ° |
| Area | * 329.68 ft² |
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Saturna 33 Pilothouse (Truant 33) - GENOA
| Luff | * 41.31 ft - (12591 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 22.31 ft - (6800 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.74 ft - (11808 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.62 ft - (6285 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 425.93 ft² |
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Saturna 33 Pilothouse (Truant 33) - GENOA
| Luff | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 18.083 ft - (5512 mm) |
| Leech | 36.5 ft - (11125 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 119.85 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 16.48 ft - (5023 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.84 ° |
| Area | * 329.68 ft² |
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Saturna 33 Pilothouse (Truant 33) - DRIFTER
| Luff | * 41.31 ft - (12591 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.23 ft - (7081 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.91 ft - (11250 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perp | * 20.62 ft - (6285 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.98 ° |
| Area | * 425.92 ft² |
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Saturna 33 Pilothouse (Truant 33) - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Leech | 39.5 ft - (12040 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 724 ft² |
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Saturna 33 Pilothouse (Truant 33) - STORMJIB
| Luff | * 23.91 ft - (7288 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10.39 ft - (3167 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.43 ft - (5922 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 8.25 ft - (2515 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.01 ° |
| Area | * 98.61 ft² |
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