Masthead Sloop
• Fin w/spade rudder
• Built 1980–1982
Dimensions
LOA
28 ft
LWL
25 ft
Beam
9.33 ft
Max Draft
5 ft
Displacement
7,850 lbs
Ballast
3,530 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.88
(offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
15.0
D/L Ratio ⓘ
224
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
45.0%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
371 sq ft
I
37.5 ft
J
11.3 ft
P
31.9 ft
E
10 ft
Construction
Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG
Ballast Type
Lead
Production
First Built
1980
Last Built
1982
Number Built
—
Notes: The first PEARSON 28 underwent a number of modifications around 1980. These included an updated keel and a number of minor changes to the interior.\nThe PEARSON 28-2 (1985) is a completely new design.