The Pearson 303 is a 30.29ft masthead sloop designed by William Shaw and built in fiberglass by Pearson Yachts between 1983 and 1986.
The Pearson 303 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Pearson 303 | ||
| Length | 30.29 ft | ||
| Beam | 10.92 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.33 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 15.77 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 34.65 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 276.13 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 24.08 | ||
| Capsize | 2.02 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 25.37 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 10100 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 3500 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.75 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 459 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 44.25 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 270.68 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 187.92 sq.ft | ||
| I | 40.40 ft | ||
| J | 13.40 ft | ||
| P | 34.80 ft | ||
| E | 10.80 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 13 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 22 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 40 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.25 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Pearson Yachts | ||
| Designer | William Shaw | ||
| First built | 1983 | ||
| Last built | 1986 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |