Masthead Sloop
• Fin with rudder on skeg
• Built 1972–1976
Dimensions
LOA
36.56 ft
LWL
29.16 ft
Beam
11.08 ft
Max Draft
6 ft
Displacement
13,500 lbs
Ballast
6,100 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.86
(offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
17.0
D/L Ratio ⓘ
243
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
45.2%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
601 sq ft
I
46 ft
J
14.83 ft
P
40.5 ft
E
12.83 ft
Construction
Hull Type
Fin with rudder on skeg
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG w/balsa cored deck
Ballast Type
Lead
Production
First Built
1972
Last Built
1976
Number Built
103
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make
Universal
Engine Model
Atomic 4
Power
30 hp
Engine Type
Gas
Water
60 gal
Fuel
20 gal
Mast Height
50.42 ft
Headroom
6.33 ft
Notes: According to the original literature, the PEARSON 36 was designed with with the "IOR 1 ton rule in mind".\nAn entirely new PEARSON 36 was introduced in 1985. (listed as PEARSON 36-2)