Pearson Resolute
Description
The Pearson Resolute is a compact, fiberglass daysailer and one-design racer designed by William H. "Bill" Tritt for Pearson Yachts, introduced in 1963 as a 19-foot (later marketed as 20-foot) pocket cruiser blending traditional early American styling—such as a spoon bow, wineglass transom, and low freeboard—with modern, low-maintenance construction. Featuring a long keel for stability and a masthead sloop rig, it emphasizes family-friendly day sailing on lakes or coastal waters, with room for four in the cockpit and basic overnighting capability via a cuddy cabin. Produced briefly during Pearson's early expansion under Grumman ownership, it prioritizes speed, safety, and simplicity, making it an accessible entry-level sailboat for beginners or racers, with no fixed engine (outboard optional) and trailerable design for easy storage.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bill Tripp |
|---|---|
| Builder | Pearson Yachts |
| Length | 19.580 ft |
| LOA | 19.580 ft |
| LWL | 17.000 ft |
| Beam | 6.510 ft |
| Displacement | 1800 lb |
| Ballast | 750 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.420 ft |
| Min Draft | 1.300 ft |
| Year Built | 193 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 26.80 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 6.20 ft |
| p | 23 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.80 ft | 6.20 ft | 23 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Pearson Resolute - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | * 24.55 ft - (7483 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 24.76 ft - (7547 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 118.76 ft² |
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Pearson Resolute - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 22.01 ft - (6709 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 7.87 ft - (2399 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.99 ft - (6093 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 7.13 ft - (2173 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.04 ° |
| Area | * 78.45 ft² |
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