Pearson 23
The Pearson 23 is a 23.0ft masthead sloop designed by William Shaw and built in fiberglass by Pearson Yachts between 1978 and 1981.
42 units have been built.
The Pearson 23 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
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Main features
| Model | Pearson 23 | ||
| Length | 23 ft | ||
| Beam | 7.98 ft | ||
| Draft | 4 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.56 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 37.14 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 195.31 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 16.27 | ||
| Capsize | 2.11 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 20 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
| Displacement | 3500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 1300 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 5.99 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 238 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 30.50 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 132.06 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 97.20 sq.ft | ||
| I | 28.40 ft | ||
| J | 9.30 ft | ||
| P | 24.30 ft | ||
| E | 8 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Pearson Yachts | ||
| Designer | William Shaw | ||
| First built | 1978 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 42 |
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