Pearson 40
10 / 106 - score 72%
The Pearson 40 is a 39.92ft masthead sloop designed by William Shaw and built in fiberglass by Pearson Yachts between 1979 and 1981.
71 units have been built.
The Pearson 40 is a heavy sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
This boat has a reasonable score and ranks in the top quarter. It is a good choice.
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Main features 44%
| Model | Pearson 40 | ||
| Length | 39.92 ft (46%) | the closest to 38 ft | |
| Beam | 12.50 ft (43%) | the closest to 11.83 ft | |
| Draft | 4.25 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 90%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.04 (85%) | the closest to 15.80 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 53.51 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 333.53 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 36.02 (94%) | the closest to 35.81 | |
| Capsize | 1.77 |
Hull 92%
| Hull type | Monohull keel and centerboard with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 31.25 ft (92%) | the closest to 31 ft | |
| Maximum draft | 9.42 ft | ||
| Displacement | 22800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 12200 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.49 knots |
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Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 803 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 60 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 450.50 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 352.50 sq.ft | ||
| I | 53 ft | ||
| J | 17 ft | ||
| P | 47 ft | ||
| E | 15 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 37 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 46 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 90 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 | 1979 | ||
| Last built | 1981 | ||
| Number built | 71 |
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