Pearson 28-2

Pearson 28-2
Development
DesignerWilliam Shaw
LocationUnited States
Year1985
BuilderPearson Yachts
NamePearson 28-2
Boat
Displacement7,000 lb (3,175 kg)
Draft4.83 ft (1.47 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA28.46 ft (8.67 m)
LWL24.47 ft (7.46 m)
Beam9.83 ft (3.00 m)
Engine typeYanmar 2GM20 diesel engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast2,550 lb (1,157 kg)
Rudderinternally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
GeneralMasthead sloop
I foretriangle height37.50 ft (11.43 m)
J foretriangle base11.25 ft (3.43 m)
P mainsail luff31.92 ft (9.73 m)
E mainsail foot10.75 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 Pearson 28-2 is a recreational keelboat built by Pearson Yachts in the United States from 1985 to 1989.[1][2][3] It was preceded by the Pearson 28.[4][5][6][7][8]

Designed by William Shaw, the fiberglass hull has a balsa cored deck, and an internally-mounted spade-type rudder.[1][2][5] An optional shoal draft keel was available, with a draft of 3.50 ft (1.07 m).[1][2] It has a hull speed of 6.63 kn (12.28 km/h).[2][9][10]

It has a masthead sloop rig.

References

  1. ^ a b c McArthur, Bruce (2017). "Pearson 28-2 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 28-2". sailboat.guide. Retrieved 18 April 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2017). "William Shaw 1926-2006". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 31 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  4. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2017). "Pearson 28 (1975-80) sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 31 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. ^ a b InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1977-80 Pearson 28". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  6. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2017). "Pearson 28 (1980-82) sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 31 May 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  7. ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1980-82 Pearson 28". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  8. ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1977-80 Pearson 28 SD". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  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.
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