The Pearson 30 is a 29.79ft masthead sloop designed by William Shaw and built in fiberglass by Pearson Yachts between 1971 and 1981.
1000 units have been built.
The Pearson 30 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. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Pearson 30 | ||
| Length | 29.79 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 5 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.40 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 42.79 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 237.71 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.25 | ||
| Capsize | 1.88 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 25 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5 ft | ||
| Displacement | 8320 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3560 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.70 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 445 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 42.25 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 247.07 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 198.15 sq.ft | ||
| I | 39 ft | ||
| J | 12.67 ft | ||
| P | 33.50 ft | ||
| E | 11.83 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 22 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 | 1971 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 1000 |