Truant 33 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Designed by the legendary naval architect William Garden, the Truant 33 is a purpose-built pilothouse cruiser conceived for the rigorous and often damp conditions of the Pacific Northwest. First launched in 1977 by Truant Marine on Saltspring Island, British Columbia, the vessel was engineered as a "pocket" blue-water voyager that prioritizes protection from the elements without sacrificing true sailing capability. Approximately 30 hulls were produced by the original yard before the molds transitioned to Saturna Yachts in 1981, where the design continued production as the Saturna 33. The boat is distinguished by its high, proud bow, a traditional canoe stern, and a low-profile pilothouse that provides a 360-degree view while maintaining a graceful aesthetic. Detailed archival records of the design, including the lines and offsets, are preserved within the Mystic Seaport Museum collections under design number 611.