Pearson 28
Pearson Yachts · designed by William Shaw · 1985
fin keelMasthead sloopUnited States
The Pearson 28 is a 28-foot masthead sloop sailboat designed by William Shaw and built by Pearson Yachts, first launched in 1985.
General
| Builder | Pearson Yachts |
|---|---|
| Designer | William Shaw |
| Years built | 1985 |
| Hull type | fin keel |
| Rig type | Masthead sloop |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | United States |
Dimensions
| LOA | 28.46 ft8.67 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 24.47 ft7.46 m |
| Beam | 9.83 ft3.00 m |
| Draft (max) | 5.00 ft1.52 m |
| Displacement | 7,000 lb3,175 kg |
| Ballast | 3,530 lb1,601 kg |
| Sail Area | 392 ft²36.4 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 17.14 Cruiser — good all-round performance
Ballast / Displacement 50.4 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 213 Moderate
Comfort Ratio 20.1 Coastal cruiser
Capsize Screening 2.06 Better suited to coastal use (> 2.0)
Hull Speed 6.6 kn Theoretical max displacement speed
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$23,500 typical range $19,000 – $28,000
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
