Pearson 303 vs Triton 25
How do the Pearson 303 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 303 | Pearson 303 | Triton 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 30.3 ft9.23 m | 25.0 ft7.62 m |
| Waterline length | 25.4 ft7.73 m | 21.4 ft6.53 m |
| Beam | 10.9 ft3.33 m | 8.0 ft2.44 m |
| Draft | 4.3 ft1.32 m | 4.3 ft1.30 m |
| Displacement | 10,100 lb4,581 kg | 3,750 lb1,701 kg |
| Ballast | 3,500 lb1,588 kg | 1,250 lb567 kg |
| Sail area | 459 ft²42.6 m² | 257 ft²23.9 m² |
| SA / Displacement | 15.72 | 17.04 |
| Displacement / Length | 276 | 170 |
| Comfort ratio | 24.1 | 16.1 |
| Capsize screening | 2.02 | 2.06 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.7 | 6.2 |
Pearson 303 vs Triton 25: the short version
- The Pearson 303 is the larger boat at 30.3 ft9.23 m LOA versus 25.0 ft7.62 m for the Triton 25.
- The Pearson 303 is heavier, displacing about 169% 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 15.7), favouring lighter-air performance.
- The Pearson 303 scores higher on the Brewer comfort ratio, suggesting an easier motion in a seaway.
- By the capsize screening formula the Pearson 303 rates better for offshore work (2.02 vs 2.06).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.