Pearson 28 vs Triton 25
How do the Pearson 28 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 28 
Triton 25 | Pearson 28 | Triton 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 28.5 ft8.67 m | 25.0 ft7.62 m |
| Waterline length | 24.5 ft7.46 m | 21.4 ft6.53 m |
| Beam | 9.8 ft3.00 m | 8.0 ft2.44 m |
| Draft | 5.0 ft1.52 m | 4.3 ft1.30 m |
| Displacement | 7,000 lb3,175 kg | 3,750 lb1,701 kg |
| Ballast | 3,530 lb1,601 kg | 1,250 lb567 kg |
| Sail area | 392 ft²36.4 m² | 257 ft²23.9 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 17.14 | 17.04 |
| Displacement / Length | 213 | 170 |
| Comfort ratio | 20.1 | 16.1 |
| Capsize screening | 2.06 | 2.06 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.6 | 6.2 |
Pearson 28 vs Triton 25: the short version
- The Pearson 28 is the larger boat at 28.5 ft8.67 m LOA versus 25.0 ft7.62 m for the Triton 25.
- The Pearson 28 is heavier, displacing about 87% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- On sail area/displacement the Pearson 28 carries the more powerful rig (17.1 vs 17.0), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Pearson 28 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Pearson 28 rates better for offshore work (2.06 vs 2.06).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.