The Pearson 38 is a 37.5ft masthead sloop designed by William Shaw and built in fiberglass by Pearson Yachts since 1989.
21 units have been built.
The Pearson 38 is a moderate weight 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 coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Pearson 38 | ||
| Length | 37.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.33 ft | ||
| Draft | 4.75 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.16 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 39.87 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 261.75 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 25.86 | ||
| Capsize | 2 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 29.58 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 4.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 15175 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6050 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.29 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 655 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 5.75 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| Sail area main | 0 sq.ft | ?? | |
| I | 0 ft | ?? | |
| J | 0 ft | ?? | |
| P | 0 ft | ?? | |
| E | 0 ft | ?? |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 25 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 22 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 83 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 | 1989 | ||
| Last built | 0 | ?? | |
| Number built | 21 |
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