Pearson 40 - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 53.00 | 16.15 |
| J | 17.00 | 5.18 |
| P | 47.00 | 14.33 |
| E | 15.00 | 4.57 |
| PY | - | - |
| EY | - | - |
| ISP | 53.00 | 16.15 |
| JSP | 17.00 | 5.18 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 17 | 5.2 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 450.5 | 41.9 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 380.7 | 35.4 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 831.2 | 77.2 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 765.9 | 71.2 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 39.9 | 12.2 |
| LWL | 31.3 | 9.5 |
| Beam | 12.5 | 3.8 |
| Draft | 4.3 | 1.3 |
| Displacement | 22800 lbs. | 10342 kgs. |
| Ballast | 12200 lbs. | 5534 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.04 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.54 | 0.54 |
| Displac. / LOA | 571.43 | 847.7 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Keel/CB & spade 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 | 71 |