The Pearson 36 is a 36.52ft masthead sloop designed by William Shaw and built in fiberglass by Pearson Yachts between 1972 and 1976.
103 units have been built.
The Pearson 36 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 short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Pearson 36 | ||
| Length | 36.52 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.08 ft | ||
| Draft | 6 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.99 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 45.19 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 243.07 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 27.02 | ||
| Capsize | 1.86 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 29.16 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 6 ft | ||
| Displacement | 13500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6100 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.24 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 600 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 50.42 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 341.09 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 259.81 sq.ft | ||
| I | 46 ft | ||
| J | 14.83 ft | ||
| P | 40.50 ft | ||
| E | 12.83 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 30 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 20 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 60 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 | 1972 | ||
| Last built | 1976 | ||
| Number built | 103 |