Pearson Vanguard
Pearson Yachts · designed by Philip Rhodes · 1963
full keelSloop
The Pearson Vanguard is a 33-foot sloop sailboat designed by Philip Rhodes and built by Pearson Yachts, first launched in 1963.
General
| Builder | Pearson Yachts |
|---|---|
| Designer | Philip Rhodes |
| Years built | 1963 |
| Hull type | full keel |
| Rig type | Sloop |
| Construction | fiberglass |
| Origin | — |
Dimensions
| LOA | 32.80 ft10.00 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 22.40 ft6.83 m |
| Beam | 9.30 ft2.83 m |
| Draft (max) | 4.50 ft1.37 m |
| Displacement | 10,300 lb4,672 kg |
| Ballast | 4,250 lb1,928 kg |
| Sail Area | 469 ft²43.6 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 15.85 Under-canvassed — heavy-air / motorsailing
Ballast / Displacement 41.3 % Higher = stiffer / more sail-carrying power
Displacement / Length 409 Heavy — bluewater displacement
Comfort Ratio 32.0 Moderate bluewater
Capsize Screening 1.71 Suited to offshore passages (≤ 2.0)
Hull Speed 6.3 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
$27,500 typical range $22,000 – $33,000
⚠ 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.
