The Pearson 530 is a 53.0ft staysail ketch designed by William Shaw and built in fiberglass by Pearson Yachts between 1981 and 1985.
The Pearson 530 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is an excellent water supply range.
Main features
Model | Pearson 530 | ||
Length | 53 ft | ||
Beam | 15 ft | ||
Draft | 6.83 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 16.13 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 37.21 % | ||
Displ. / length | 210.66 | ||
Comfort ratio | 38.07 | ||
Capsize | 1.72 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 45 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 6.83 ft | ||
Displacement | 43000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 16000 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 8.99 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Staysail Ketch | ||
Sail area (100%) | 1232 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 64 ft | ||
Sail area fore | 551 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 482.81 sq.ft | ||
I | 58 ft | ||
J | 19 ft | ||
P | 51.50 ft | ||
E | 18.75 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 85 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 170 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 280 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 | 1981 | ||
Last built | 1985 | ||
Number built | 0 | ?? |