Built for an extended cruising season.
By Alan Wendt
Extending your season by one month is a boating dream come true with the SARGO 33.
A heated and fully enclosed pilothouse makes a world of difference, according to Carl Skarne, principal at Skarne Marine.
“Ideal for the Great Lakes, this all-season boat boasts an insulated hull, and coupled with a diesel furnace, overnighting is comfortable,” Skarne says. “We believe SARGO is the safest, most comfortable, practical and versatile boat we have ever seen.”
Built in Kokkola, Finland, by a third-generation family boatyard, SARGO boats are engineered for the demanding conditions of the Baltic Sea; however, from personal experience, Lake Superior can run a close second in October. SARGO’s long waterline combined with a strong deep-V hull provides a pleasant ride in rough conditions and can top out at 40 knots.
Every inch of space is well-planned, starting with the 360-degree view for the skipper. The helm console is packed with two large Garmin multifunction display screens and controls for the twin-engine Volvo-powered boat. Even the placement of the VHF hand mic and coiled cord is optimal where you can see it without taking your eyes off the water. A standard Side-Power bow thruster adds to the ease of docking in currents or along seawalls. If you do contact a piling, the SARGO 33 has stout rubrails, so let the pivoting begin!
A sliding helm door opens to starboard and the adjacent cleat — positioned precisely where a single-handed skipper appreciates it most — is testament to the fact that the 33 is a compact boat radiating sportiness, safety and solidity.
Two separate, well-appointed cabins are found below deck. The forward cabin boasts ample storage, a large V-berth, head and a separate shower cabin. The mid-ship cabin offers three berths, a standard storage locker or an optional head.
If the Great Loop is starting to sound doable on the SARGO 33, wait until you see the galley. Throw a pot of Brunswick stew on early in the day and don’t worry about the seas. The stovetop is designed to corral any pot, and if all else fails, the convection oven below is quick for reheating. Dine inside when dictated by the weather, or gaze fondly off the stern from the aft deck seating arrangement of table and L-shape sofa that accommodates four.
Cruising speed is between 25 and 30 knots, and with a draft of 3 feet, 7 inches, just about any marina can accommodate her.
Specifications
- LOA: 36′
- Beam: 11’6″
- Draft: 3’7″
- Weight: 14,771 lbs.
- Fuel Capacity: 211 gals.
- Water Capacity:
- Power:
- Price: Contact dealer
- Website: sargoboats.fi
Photo Courtesy of Sargo
Photo Courtesy of Sargo
Photo Courtesy of Sargo
