33' Tartan 33 Cruisers

Keel

Scheel Keels were offered on nearly 50 different boat designs, including some Pacific Seacraft models. Increased demand for shallow draft boats without a centerboard was spurred, at least in part, by the concomitant increase in the Florida and Bahamas charter trade. Henry Scheel designed and patented the keel. The concept was to reduce draft, eliminate the centerboard, and provide sufficient ballast while keeping a low center of gravity. Further, the entire keel system had to be sturdy enough to withstand groundings. Keel bolts on T33s and T33Rs are directly accessible via the bilge.

Scheel Keel Design Objectives: Reduce draft Eliminate centerboard Low ballast/center of gravity Reduce leeward-to-windward water flow

Forward is a comfortable V-Berth with custom HMC Mattress, large deck hatch with shelves port and starboard and storage underneath.

The head area is large with storage and drawers to port and shower and vanity.

The Main Salon has comfortable upholstered seating with storage port and starboard and bulkhead mounted table with swing out leaf.

Next aft to port is the Ice box with 12 volt refrigeration and to starboard is the well equipped Galley with 3 burner Princess LPG stove with oven/ broiler, sink with hot and cold pressurized water, and lots of storage.

Nav. Station to starboard with contoured seat with large quarter berth behind.