Pearson 36 (tall rig)
Description
The Pearson 36 (Tall Rig) is a masthead sloop variant of the original Pearson 36, a versatile cruiser-racer designed by Bill Shaw and produced from 1972 to 1976 by Pearson Yachts (under Grumman ownership). This tall rig option—available alongside a standard configuration—features a higher-aspect mast (I=50 ft vs. 46 ft) for increased sail area (655 ft² vs. 585 ft²), enhancing light-air performance and upwind drive while maintaining the boat's balanced, IOR-influenced hull with a fin keel, skeg-hung rudder, and moderate beam for seaworthiness. With its solid fiberglass hull, teak-trimmed interior, and dual-purpose layout sleeping six (or seven with a pilot berth), it bridged the gap between family cruising and club racing, earning praise for its solid build and no-compromise adaptability at a base price of around $29,500 in 1975.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bill Shaw |
|---|---|
| Builder | Pearson Yachts |
| Length | 36.500 ft |
| LOA | 36.500 ft |
| LWL | 29.170 ft |
| Beam | 11.080 ft |
| Displacement | 13500 lb |
| Ballast | 5800 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.000 ft |
| Year Built | 1972 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.80 ft |
| p | 44.50 ft |
| e | 12.80 ft |
| p2 | 15.50 ft |
| e2 | 6.38 ft |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ft | 14.80 ft | 44.50 ft | 12.80 ft | 15.50 ft | 6.38 ft | - | - |
Documents
Sails
Pearson 36 (tall rig) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 44.5 ft - (13564 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.8 ft - (3901 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.6 ft - (13899 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 45.87 ft - (13981 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 294.24 ft² |
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Pearson 36 (tall rig) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 41.72 ft - (12716 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.36 ft - (5901 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.68 ft - (11180 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.02 ft - (5188 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 355.03 ft² |
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Pearson 36 (tall rig) - GENOA
| Luff | * 49.54 ft - (15100 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.7 ft - (7224 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.84 ft - (14277 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.2 ft - (6767 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 549.91 ft² |
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Pearson 36 (tall rig) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 49.54 ft - (15100 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 26.64 ft - (8120 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.64 ft - (8120 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1122 ft² |
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