Pearson 530
7 / 65 - score 79%
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.
This boat has a good score and ranks in the top quarter. It is an excellent choice.
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Main features 81%
| Model | Pearson 530 | ||
| Length | 53 ft (84%) | the closest to 52.17 ft | |
| Beam | 15 ft (78%) | the closest to 15.33 ft | |
| Draft | 6.83 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Ratios 76%
| Sail area / displ. | 16.13 (83%) | the closest to 15.87 | |
| Ballast / displ. | 37.21 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 210.66 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 38.07 (70%) | the closest to 39.24 | |
| 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 |
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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 | ?? |
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