Pearson 25
Description
The Pearson 25 is a compact, trailerable fiberglass sailboat designed by William H. "Bill" Shaw for Pearson Yachts, produced from 1976 to 1981 as a versatile fractional sloop ideal for daysailing, club racing, and light coastal cruising. Featuring a wide beam for stability, a swing keel (or optional fixed keel) for shallow-water access, and a spacious cockpit, it sleeps four in a cozy interior while emphasizing ease of handling and affordability—priced around $10,000 new. With its moderate displacement and responsive rig, the 25 balances fun performance for beginners with enough seaworthiness for weekend overnights, making it a staple in the trailerable cruiser market. Bill Shaw, Pearson's long-time in-house designer, developed the 25 as a successor to smaller models like the Pearson 23, targeting the booming trailerable segment amid 1970s fuel crises and rising marina costs. Debuting in 1976 from Pearson's Portsmouth, Rhode Island facility (under Grumman Allied Industries), it was hand-laid with solid fiberglass hulls and balsa-cored decks for durability. Production totaled about 400 units over five years, with the swing keel as standard (fixed keel rare) and no rig variants beyond the fractional sloop; it quickly gained a following in MORC and PHRF fleets. Discontinued in 1981 as Pearson focused on larger boats, the model endures through the Pearson Owners Association, with many restored for modern use.
Construction Details
| Designer | Pearson Yachts |
|---|---|
| Length | 25.000 ft |
| LOA | 25.000 ft |
| LWL | 20.580 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 4000 lb |
| Ballast | 1500 lb |
| Max Draft | 4.000 ft |
| Min Draft | 2.580 ft |
| Year Built | 1976 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 30.27 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.50 ft |
| p | 27 ft |
| e | 8.40 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30.27 ft | 9.50 ft | 27 ft | 8.40 ft | - | - | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Pearson 25 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 27 ft - (8230 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 8.4 ft - (2560 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.82 ft - (8480 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 28 ft - (8534 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 117.25 ft² |
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Pearson 25 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 25.38 ft - (7736 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.54 ft - (3822 mm) |
| Leech | * 22.1 ft - (6736 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.95 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 10.92 ft - (3328 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 138.57 ft² |
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Pearson 25 - GENOA
| Luff | * 30.14 ft - (9187 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.31 ft - (4666 mm) |
| Leech | * 28.38 ft - (8650 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.25 ft - (4343 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 214.75 ft² |
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Pearson 25 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 31 ft - (9449 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 16 ft - (4877 mm) |
| Leech | 29 ft - (8839 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 372 ft² |
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Pearson 25 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 30.14 ft - (9187 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 17.1 ft - (5212 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.1 ft - (5212 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 438 ft² |
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