Pearson 28

The Pearson 28 is a family of American sailboats, that were designed by William Shaw and first built in 1975.[1][2][3]

Pearson 28-2
Development
DesignerWilliam Shaw
LocationUnited States
Year1985
Builder(s)Pearson Yachts
Boat
Boat weight7,000 lb (3,175 kg)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA28.46 ft (8.67 m)
LWL24.47 ft (7.46 m)
Beam9.83 ft (3.00 m)
Hull draft4.83 ft (1.47 m)
Engine typeYanmar 2GM20 diesel engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast2,550 lb (1,157 kg)
Rudder(s)internally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
GeneralMasthead sloop
I (foretriangle height)37.50 ft (11.43 m)
J (foretriangle base)11.25 ft (3.43 m)
P (mainsail luff)31.92 ft (9.73 m)
E (mainsail foot)10.75 ft (3.28 m)
Sails
Mainsail area171.57 sq ft (15.939 m2)
Jib/genoa area210.94 sq ft (19.597 m2)
Total sail area382.51 sq ft (35.536 m2)
Racing
PHRF186 (average)

The series was built by Pearson Yachts in the United States, but it is now out of production.[1]

Design

The Pearson 28 series are all small recreational keelboats, built predominantly of fiberglass, with a balsa cored deck and wood trim. They have masthead sloop rigs, internally-mounted spade-type rudders and fixed fin keels.[1][2]

Variants
Pearson 28
This model was introduced in 1975 and then updated in 1980 with a new keel and interior improvements and remained in production until 1982 in its modified form. It has a length overall of 28.00 ft (8.5 m), a waterline length of 25.00 ft (7.6 m), displaces 7,850 lb (3,561 kg) and carries 3,530 lb (1,601 kg) of lead ballast. The boat has a draft of 4.50 ft (1.37 m) and 5.00 ft (1.52 m) after the new keel was added in 1980. The early version also had an optional shoal draft keel. The boat is fitted with a Universal Atomic 4 gasoline engine of 30 hp (22 kW). The fuel tank holds 13 U.S. gallons (49 L; 11 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 22 U.S. gallons (83 L; 18 imp gal). The boat has a hull speed of 6.56 kn (12.15 km/h).[1][2][4][5][6]
Pearson 28-2
This all-newly designed model was introduced in 1985 and produced until 1989. It has a length overall of 28.46 ft (8.7 m), a waterline length of 24.47 ft (7.5 m), displaces 7,000 lb (3,175 kg) and carries 2,550 lb (1,157 kg) of lead ballast. The boat has a draft of 4.83 ft (1.47 m) with the standard keel. An optional shoal draft keel was also available, with a draft of 3.50 ft (1.07 m). The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar 2GM20 diesel engine. The fuel tank holds 18 U.S. gallons (68 L; 15 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 25 U.S. gallons (95 L; 21 imp gal). The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 186 with a high of 192 and low of 180. It has a hull speed of 6.63 kn (12.28 km/h).[7][8][9]
Pearson 28-2
Pearson 28-2

See also

Related development

Similar sailboats

References
  1. Browning, Randy (2017). "Pearson 28 (1975-80) sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  2. InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1977-80 Pearson 28". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  3. Browning, Randy (2017). "William Shaw 1926-2006". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  4. Browning, Randy (2017). "Pearson 28 (1980-82) sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  5. InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1980-82 Pearson 28". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  6. InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1977-80 Pearson 28 SD". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  7. Browning, Randy (2017). "Pearson 28-2 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  8. InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1985 Pearson 28-2". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  9. InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1985 Pearson 28-2 SD". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
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