Pearson 26 vs Triton 25
How do the Pearson 26 and Triton 25 compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
Pearson 26 
Triton 25 | Pearson 26 | Triton 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 26.2 ft7.98 m | 25.0 ft7.62 m |
| Waterline length | 21.7 ft6.61 m | 21.4 ft6.53 m |
| Beam | 8.7 ft2.64 m | 8.0 ft2.44 m |
| Draft | 4.0 ft1.22 m | 4.3 ft1.30 m |
| Displacement | 5,400 lb2,449 kg | 3,750 lb1,701 kg |
| Ballast | 2,200 lb998 kg | 1,250 lb567 kg |
| Sail area | 322 ft²29.9 m² | 257 ft²23.9 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 16.74 | 17.04 |
| Displacement / Length | 237 | 170 |
| Comfort ratio | 20.4 | 16.1 |
| Capsize screening | 1.98 | 2.06 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.2 | 6.2 |
Pearson 26 vs Triton 25: the short version
- The Pearson 26 is the larger boat at 26.2 ft7.98 m LOA versus 25.0 ft7.62 m for the Triton 25.
- The Pearson 26 is heavier, displacing about 44% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Triton 25 carries the more powerful rig (17.0 vs 16.7), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Pearson 26 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Pearson 26 rates better for offshore work (1.98 vs 2.06).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.