Pearson 23 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 28.40 | 8.66 |
| J | 9.30 | 2.83 |
| P | 24.30 | 7.41 |
| E | 8.00 | 2.44 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 28.40 | 8.66 |
| JSP | 9.30 | 2.83 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 9.3 | 2.8 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 132.1 | 12.3 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 105 | 9.8 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 237 | 22 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 224.5 | 20.9 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 23.0 | 7.0 |
| LWL | 20.0 | 6.1 |
| Beam | 7.9 | 2.4 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 3500 lbs. | 1588 kgs. |
| Ballast | 1300 lbs. | 590 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.07 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.37 | 0.37 |
| Displac. / LOA | 152.17 | 226.86 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin w/transom hung rudder |
| Rig Type | Masthead Sloop |
| Designer | William Shaw |
| Builder | Pearson Yachts (USA) |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | N/A |
| First Build | 1979 |
| Last Build | 1981 |
| # Built | 42 |