The Pearson Marine Group Advantage

New Name Captures the Yachting Lifestyle Focus at Pearson


Press Release
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Warren, RI, USA - Pearson Marine Group is the new name for Pearson Composites, a change intended to draw attention to Pearson's long and remarkable history of innovation, its emergence from the marine industry's downturn and its focus on the smart luxury brands of boats the company is building and selling. A new website (www.pearsonmarinegroup.com) has been launched to unite Alerion sailing yachts, True North expedition powerboats, North Rip sport fishing boats and to demonstrate the advantages of their shared corporate origin; this site links to the separate sites for each brand to better describe the parent company's organization. Click to read more.......

North Rip Quality: When Attention To Detail Counts.

Finding a product in this day and age crafted by skilled tradesmen responsible for building some of the finest boats of the modern era is no easy task.  To build with quality is to build with consistency. After a span of five decades in the boat building and composite industry, Pearson Marine Group prides itself on upholding a long tradition of quality products. The North Rip 21 is a sportfishing boat that leads by example and is re-writing the standards of quality, attention to detail and re-defining the term "fit and finish".

Main Deck and Coaming



 Fuel Fill and  mid-ship Spring line cleat

  

Top loading Anchor locker





To  walk through the North Rip 21 we begin at the foredeck.  Cambered deck surfaces (crowned) are found on the upper and lower decks. Primarily functioning for drainage the cambered decks are also a reminder of classic aesthetics unique to the NR. The foredeck is outfitted with a top loading anchor locker system. All deck hardware on the NR21 is flush mounted.  This includes dual fwd pop up six inch cleats with pop-up Nav light. Further aft on the deck you will find two more spring line pop-up cleats. 1-1/2" Fuel fill with integral vent is located midship on starboard.  On the side deck coamings are four Gem premium rod holders, and aft pop-up cleats. 

Foredeck Flush Hardware



Premium Gem Rod holders

Forward Deck Sole and Below Deck
    

Forward Deck Hatch Layout

The interior deck sole fwd follows the cambered geometry with three large under deck fish boxes and/or storage compartments. The outboard compartments are oversized and the center compartment is largest in its class with 195 gallon capacity. All three forward compartments are plumbed directly to a high capacity Macerator which pumps directly overboard.  All hatch undersides and under deck surfaces are buffed finished surfaces and not only look great but are easy to clean.  

Fwd Deck Compartments



Center Console Unit

The NR21 Console Unit

Whether it be sitting on the leaning post and resting your feet on the custom kick box,or running hard to the fishing grounds in standing position you will realize that this is where form and function merge. The NR21 console is not only thought out  but its unique shape and design reinforces the fact that attention to detail manifests in the NR product. Its signature custom electrical panel,custom made flush mounted 3/8" smoked acrylic windscreen, Gem premium stainless steel blue water steering wheel, twin over sized stainless steel drink holders w/drainage, custom made high density  foot rest tread and enough real estate to easily fit a Raymarine C-Series widescreen display. You will be hard pressed to find a console that makes more sense than this. 






Flush mounted three tray tackle box

  

Port Tackle drawers




Custom NR Kick Tread

 

Standard dual battery system
w/ Battery management and VSR
Resettable House Breaker



Stainless Steel Elliptical Handrails

  
















18 gal Recirculating Live Well with 1/2" Acrylic gasketed cover

Leaning Post 

The NR21 leaning post is a combination of heavy duty aluminum fabrication framing and custom designed lightweight composite structure.  With an option of powder coat or polished aluminum the leaning post is ergonomically tested and designed for comfort and stability.  High quality cushions, 65qt Yeti cooler with tie-down kit, two more stainless steel drink holders, backrest with three rocket launchers and tackle indent are all standard and an example of North Rip's commitment to leaving nothing out of the equation for our customer's.



Quality Cushion w/ NR embroidery



Flip back seat with storage

 



















     Standard 65qt. Yeti cooler with SS Tie down kit

 

Three rocket launchers w/ SS drink holders



Design Log: North Rip 42 Express Sportfisherman

With the North Rip 29 offshore center console taking shape in our 7-axis robotic mill in Warren, Rhode Island there is no slowing with the development and design of the larger express models in the North Rip portfolio.

The NR42 will take the already masterfully sculpted hull shape into a class of its own. Our express model hull forms embrace the age of hi-tech propulsion systems with their Pod Driven arrangements. Pod Drives have been used in many larger commercial vessels and are becoming more mainstream as the recreational industry realizes its advantages and efficiencies. Especially in the sportfishing arena.

The success of the Pod Drive is due in part to several advantages over the conventional shaft driven arrangement. Exceptional Maneuverability, lower noise generation, major layout flexibility with location of sub-cockpit drive placement,substantial reduction in exhaust smoke as exhaust exits drive unit beneath boat, electronic steering and shifting, corrosion resistance and maintenance is easier in some respects.

The North Rip expresses are built for speed and efficiency which translates to fishability. North Rip hulls exhibit a synergy in their ride that makes the boat enjoyable to run, validating the choice of Pod drives in this design. 

Interior layouts are unique in their own sense as a not-typical aft stateroom is easily achieved on the NR42 with the engine and drive aft freeing up aft space. With headroom of 5'9" and two generous 78" x 42" bunks the aft stateroom is a great addition to an express battlewagon. 

The NR42 standard layout will sleep six with its guest cabin and guest head arrangement. The secondary optional layout is suited more for couples and opens the main salon with a large settee in place of the guest head. Relocating the galley to the starboard lends itself to  large counters,storage cabinets,cutting boards and an overall great working space. Both layouts boast a master stateroom with a queen bed,dedicated private head with a generous walk in shower unit.

Of course, North Rip will entertain custom layouts and is dedicated to the vision of its customers.  We welcome your input and the "build" your boat approach.

Please contact us  with any questions or thoughts on the North Rip Express models to come.

Daryl Wilbur
Designer North Rip/Originator

North Rip 29 robotic hull milling

North Rip 29 Hull Robotic Milling

North Rip 29 " Takes Shape "

The North Rip 29 Hull Plug and Design

Its an exciting time for North Rip Sportfishing as Pearson Precision Tooling has embarked on the robotic milling of the North Rip 29 Hull plug.

The 7-axis robotic mill is an in-house subdivision of the Pearson Marine Group. The 50' x 20' x 13' robotic milling envelope is one component of the "concept to completion" approach to building world class boats with their industry leadership and bold commitment to excellence.  
 

Starboard milled plug substrate

 

The North Rip 29 exemplifies the PMG approach with the launch of an offshore fishing machine that will be powered by twin outboard power mounted on a transom mounted bracket. 300HP optional power has the NR29 in the 60mph speed range based on its computerized velocity prediction models. If you have seen the North Rip 21 in person it is hard to look away from the complex blend of transitional tumblehome to an aggressive bow flare. The complexity lies in the sweeping sheer line which is not typical in progressive "Carolina" style sportfishermans. Most boats in this class have a "stepped" sheer line to more easily achieve the transition from the tumblehome to bow flare.

The aesthetics are not the only competitive advantage of the NR 29. Generous bow flare provides a dry ride and plenty of reserve buoyancy when in a large seaway. The 15 degree cylindrically raked transom helps to knock stern waves down and maintains a traditional full transom. The full transom has been lost with the trends toward the "Euro-Transom" which has gained popularity with many builders for predominantly its cookie cutter assembly advantages.

  

Beneath the waterline lies the 22 degree transom deadrise on a unique padded keel design  The lifting strake and chine geometry are one of the key components in the underbody design. The downward turning angles transition to focus the spray deflection away from the hull while reducing wetted surface which reduces frictional resistance. Slightly convex hull shape sections fwd add panel strength and deflect water away where its most needed.  The balance of the Hull including its weights,centers and most importantly the proper location of the LCG under different load conditions affect the boats performance most of all. The balance of onboard weights and machinery in the form of a weight study was an increment part of the hull design and overall layout.

The distinct styling of the North Rip 29 Hull is one of many features that differentiate it

in the Sportfishing Market.  Check back for more on the 29 interior layout, building technology and overall features coming soon.

Daryl Wilbur

North Rip Designer/Originator

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