The Pearson 26 is a 26.12ft masthead sloop designed by William Shaw and built in fiberglass by Pearson Yachts between 1970 and 1983.
1750 units have been built.
The Pearson 26 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Pearson 26 | ||
| Length | 26.12 ft | ||
| Beam | 8.69 ft | ||
| Draft | 4 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.74 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 40.74 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 236.90 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 20.36 | ||
| Capsize | 1.98 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 21.67 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5400 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2200 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.24 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 321 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 35.17 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 184.28 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 137.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 31.50 ft | ||
| J | 11.70 ft | ||
| P | 27.50 ft | ||
| E | 10 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 22 gals | ||
| Headroom | 5.67 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Pearson Yachts | ||
| Designer | William Shaw | ||
| First built | 1970 | ||
| Last built | 1983 | ||
| Number built | 1750 |
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