P33 - Description Instead, the new P33 combines the best of both worlds. A beautifully
finished wood interior and a contemporary below-decks arrangement emphasize privacy and
comfort. Two cases in point: two separate sleeping cabins each with a double berth and
standing headroom. And a comfortable main salon you can lounge in without bothering the
cook or blocking the way to the head. The boat: The new Pearson 33 is the third design in our series of contemporary
cruiser/racer and reflects a trend towards a preference for performance cruising boats.
Ins generous rig combined with its modern hull shape gives the Pearson 33 the ability to
stand up in a breeze, yet remain responsive in light air. Todays owners want more
boat speed in cruising boats, and a greater ability to maneuver in tight quarters. The deck layout represents our latest thinking in terms of contoured
seating and angled coamings, both of which provide maximum comfort at rest and underway. Her rig is modern, with double swept-back spreaders for improved
mast control. Mid-boom sheeting permits use of a dodger or sailing awning when underway,
and gives an unobstructed cockpit. A special feature is the continuous reefing system with all halyards
led aft. This means you can reef the mainsail without leaving the cockpit-an important
safety feature to consider. The interior layout features an enclosed aft cabin for
owners/skippers and enclosed V-berths forward for guests, offering maximum privacy. A full
head and wet locker are to port of the companionway. The aft location for the head and
hanging locker is very accessible from the cockpit. A deep sink and two-burner propane stove with oven are located to
starboard of the companionway. The generous-sized icebox with chart table combination is
to port. Settees and overhead lockers are on either side, with L-shaped starboard settee
opening to a double berth. A drop-leaf table fits between the settees. Another hanging
locker and bureau separate the main salon from the forward V-berth cabin. This layout provides ample headroom and interior space, making the
33 very comfortable. Realizing that many owners need shoal draft, we have given you a
choice of keel or keel/centerboard configuration. We did not design the new Pearson 33 to any specific rating rule.
Shes designed to the rules of nature that we know, from our 30 years of experience,
produce fast, seaworthy shapes. The Pearson 33 will perform favorably under MHS or PHRF
rating so she is well suited as a dual purpose boat for club racing.
The following description is adapted from the original Pearson
33 brochure distributed with each new boat sold.The new P33 is a modern cruiser/racer with lower freeboard,
longer overhang, and a more pleasing sheerline than most other boats her size. Her
interior is equally attractive and functional, but decidedly different from most
American-built boats. Although many of her interior features are found on European
designs, we were careful to avoid the negative aspects associated with most imports:
insufficient headroom, small iceboxes, and poor ventilation.