Pearson 28 (1975-80) - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 36.50 | 11.13 |
| J | 11.82 | 3.60 |
| P | 32.00 | 9.75 |
| E | 11.00 | 3.35 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 36.50 | 11.13 |
| JSP | 11.82 | 3.60 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 11.8 | 3.6 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 215.7 | 20 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 190.1 | 17.7 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 405.8 | 37.7 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 366.7 | 34.2 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 28.0 | 8.5 |
| LWL | 24.0 | 7.3 |
| Beam | 9.3 | 2.8 |
| Draft | N/A | N/A |
| Displacement | 7850 lbs. | 3561 kgs. |
| Ballast | 3530 lbs. | 1601 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| Displac. / LOA | 280.36 | 418.94 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin w/spade rudder |
| Rig Type | Masthead Sloop |
| Designer | William Shaw |
| Builder | Pearson Yachts (USA) |
| Construction | FG w/balsa cored deck |
| Ballast Type | Lead |
| First Build | 1975 |
| Last Build | 1980 |
| # Built | N/A |