Pearson 424 Ketch - Sailboat Data & Rig Dimensions
| Rig Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| I | 44.08 | 13.44 |
| J | 15.75 | 4.80 |
| P | 38.00 | 11.58 |
| E | 14.50 | 4.42 |
| PY | 23.00 | 7.01 |
| EY | 8.75 | 2.67 |
| ISP | 44.08 | 13.44 |
| JSP | 15.75 | 4.80 |
| Description | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Forestay Length | 15.8 | 4.8 |
| Sail Areas | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| 100% Jib Sail Area | 347.1 | 32.3 |
| Mainsail Area (Cruising) | 297.5 | 27.6 |
| 100% Jib + Main Sail Area | 644.7 | 59.9 |
| Cruising Spinnaker Sail Area (1.7) | 590.1 | 54.9 |
| Dimensions | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| LOA | 42.3 | 12.9 |
| LWL | 33.7 | 10.3 |
| Beam | 13.0 | 4.0 |
| Draft | N/AN/A | |
| Displacement | 21000 lbs. | 9526 kgs. |
| Ballast | 7634 lbs. | 3463 kgs. |
| Ratios | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Sail Area / Displac. | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Ballast / Displac. | 0.36 | 0.36 |
| Displac. / LOA | 496.45 | 738.45 |
| Construction | Information |
|---|---|
| Hull Type | Fin with rudder on skeg |
| Rig Type | Masthead Ketch |
| Designer | William Shaw |
| Builder | Pearson Yachts (USA) |
| Construction | FG |
| Ballast Type | Lead |
| First Build | 1981 |
| Last Build | 1985 |
| # Built | 225 |