Pearson 28
Description
The Pearson 28-1, designed by William Shaw, is a modernized cruiser compared to the Pearson Triton and Columbia 29, reflecting 1970s design trends with a fin keel, spade rudder, and wider beam (9.25 ft). The fiberglass hull is solid and durable, with a balsa-cored deck that requires maintenance to prevent water intrusion. The fin keel and spade rudder improve maneuverability over full-keel designs like the Triton or Columbia 29, making it easier to handle in marinas but slightly less directionally stable in heavy seas. The masthead sloop rig is simple and efficient, optimized for cruising. LWL 24 Beam 9.3 Disp 7850 Draft 4.5/5 Ballast 3530 Produced from 1975 to 1982
Construction Details
| Designer | Bill Shaw |
|---|---|
| Builder | Pearson Yachts |
| Length | 28.000 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 36.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 11.83 ft |
| p | 32 ft |
| e | 11 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.50 ft | 11.83 ft | 32 ft | 11 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 32 ft - (9754 mm) |
| Foot | * 11 ft - (3353 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.23 ft - (10129 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 33.47 ft - (10202 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 181.99 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 35 ft - (10668 mm) |
| Foot | 15 ft - (4572 mm) |
| Leech | 30.5 ft - (9296 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 110.14 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.03 ft - (3972 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.71 ° |
| Area | * 228.08 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 30.7 ft - (9357 mm) |
| Foot | * 15.7 ft - (4785 mm) |
| Leech | * 26.6 ft - (8108 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 13.6 ft - (4145 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 208.79 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.45 ft - (11110 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.13 ft - (5831 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.24 ft - (10436 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.74 ft - (5407 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 323.28 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 36.33 ft - (11073 mm) |
| Foot | 19.5 ft - (5944 mm) |
| Leech | 34.75 ft - (10592 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 154.52 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.28 ft - (5572 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.38 ° |
| Area | * 332.12 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 35.5 ft - (10820 mm) |
| Foot | 19.67 ft - (5995 mm) |
| Leech | 33.75 ft - (10287 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 154.86 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.32 ft - (5584 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.38 ° |
| Area | * 325.22 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 35.5 ft - (10820 mm) |
| Foot | 15.33 ft - (4673 mm) |
| Leech | 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 120.2 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.22 ft - (4334 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 252.44 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 36.92 ft - (11253 mm) |
| Foot | 21.58 ft - (6578 mm) |
| Leech | 35.5 ft - (10820 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 170.41 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.16 ft - (6145 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 2.95 ° |
| Area | * 372.15 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 36.45 ft - (11110 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.9 ft - (6066 mm) |
| Leech | * 32.67 ft - (9958 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 149.96 % |
| Length Perp | * 17.74 ft - (5407 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.98 ° |
| Area | * 323.32 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 37 ft - (11278 mm) |
| Foot | 20 ft - (6096 mm) |
| Leech | 34.75 ft - (10592 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 555 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 36.45 ft - (11110 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 21.29 ft - (6489 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.29 ft - (6489 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 660 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 21.1 ft - (6431 mm) |
| Foot | * 8.89 ft - (2710 mm) |
| Leech | * 17.28 ft - (5267 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60.02 % |
| Length Perp | * 7.1 ft - (2164 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19.02 ° |
| Area | * 74.93 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMTRYSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 12.14 ft - (3700 mm) |
| Foot | * 11.17 ft - (3405 mm) |
| Leech | * 10.12 ft - (3085 mm) |
| Length Perp | * 10.12 ft - (3085 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * -25 ° |
| Area | * 53 ft² |
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