Pearson 28

Pearson 28
Development
DesignerWilliam Shaw
LocationUnited States
Year1975
BuilderPearson Yachts
NamePearson 28
Boat
Displacement7,850 lb (3,561 kg)
Draft5.00 ft (1.52 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA28.00 ft (8.53 m)
LWL24.00 ft (7.32 m)
Beam9.25 ft (2.82 m)
Engine typeUniversal Atomic 4 gasoline engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast3,530 lb (1,601 kg)
Rudderinternally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
GeneralMasthead sloop
I foretriangle height36.50 ft (11.13 m)
J foretriangle base11.83 ft (3.61 m)
P mainsail luff32.00 ft (9.75 m)
E mainsail foot11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Sails
Mainsail area176.00 sq ft (16.351 m2)
Jib/genoa area215.90 sq ft (20.058 m2)
Total sail area391.90 sq ft (36.409 m2)
Racing

The Pearson 28 is a recreational keelboat by Pearson Yachts in the United States from 1975 to 1982.[1][2][3][4] The keel and interior were updated in 1982.[5][6] It was replaced in 1985 by the Pearson 28-2.[7][8][2][9][10]

Designed by William Shaw, the fiberglass hull has a balsa cored deck. It has an internally-mounted spade-type rudder.[1][2][3] The early version had an optional shoal draft keel.[1][2][3][5][11] The boat has a hull speed of 6.56 kn (12.15 km/h).[3][11][12]

It has a masthead sloop rig.

References

  1. ^ a b c McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Pearson 28 (1975-80) sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 31 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ^ a b c d Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Pearson 28 (1975-80)". sailboat.guide. Retrieved 15 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ^ a b c d InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1977-80 Pearson 28". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  4. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "William Shaw 1926-2006". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 31 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. ^ a b McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Pearson 28 (1980-82) sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 31 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  6. ^ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Pearson 28 (1980-82)". sailboat.guide. Retrieved 15 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  7. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Pearson 28-2 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 31 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  8. ^ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Pearson 28-2". sailboat.guide. Retrieved 15 March 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  9. ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1985 Pearson 28-2". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  10. ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1985 Pearson 28-2 SD". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  11. ^ a b InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1977-80 Pearson 28 SD". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  12. ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1980-82 Pearson 28". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
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