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Pearson 28 Used Boat Review

Posted April 5, 2017

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A number of years ago we were planning our first Caribbean charter vacation, trying to decide what boat to choose for our week long trip. We had made any number of week long passages on our Alberg 30 over the years without feeling too cramped for space. To make a long story short, we decided on a J/28 and had a wonderful time. The size was all we needed, in fact, a fair bit more interior volume than our A-30 and, while we weren’t overwhelmed by the beauty and style of this modern design, we soon grew to appreciate some of the advantages offered by wider beam, higher freeboard and the generally stubbier look of more modern designs. 

A few years later, when we found ourselves in the market for a replacement for the Alberg 30 we had sailed for nearly 10 years, we found we were spoiled by our Caribbean experience. We were now willing to compromise our preference for classic styling in favor of a little more interior volume, hot water, and a shower. Two other primary factors were our budget and the size of our slip. After all things were considered, we chose a Pearson 28 as a replacement for the classic 25 year old boat we had enjoyed so much but no longer had the time to maintain. 

Pearson Yachts has a long history of building very successful boats in the 28’ size range dating back to the Pearson Triton, introduced in 1959. The period from 1975 to 1982 saw the first Pearson 28, which was patterned after Pearson’s hugely successful 26 and 30 foot models. The latest and last Pearson 28, and the subject of this review, was produced from 1985 through 1989. 

Hull construction of a Pearson 28 is a solid laminate of fiberglass cloth and plastic resin. Decks utilize an end grain balsa core for added strength and rigidity. The deck and hull are joined with through bolts on an outward flange covered by a plastic molding. This method of joining the hull and deck has the disadvantage of being easily damaged by minor collisions with docks and pilings but is otherwise strong and secure. Construction is sound, and I have yet to find any serious delaminations or bonding failures. Some typical problem areas to keep an eye out for are persistent leaks around cabin windows and ports, broken plastic through hull fittings at the port and starboard deck scupper drains, and plastic rubrails cracked from impact with docks and pilings. It is also quite common to find a moderate amount of osmotic blistering if bottoms have not been barrier coated. 

Auxiliary power is provided by a two cylinder 15 or 18 hp Yanmar diesel engine. P-28s were standardly-equipped with a fixed two blade propeller. This is plenty of power for this size boat under nearly all conditions. The layout of the Pearson 28 utilizes space well. There is a quarter berth cabin along the port side, a V-berth forward, and a U-shaped settee with a drop leaf table which forms a dinette forward in the saloon. There is a small galley along the port side and a good-sized ice box on the starboard side. The lid to the ice box makes for an adequately sized chart table. There is a fully enclosed head with an integral shower aft on the starboard side. Storage space under berth and seat cushions is adequate. If this sounds like a lot to pack into a 28’ boat, it is. The down-side of this interior is that this is not a boat designed with big people in mind. The longest berth is only slightly over 6’, and although the port side quarter berth is wide enough for two people, half the berth is tucked under the cockpit. Overhead clearance is insufficient for all but young children. Cabin doors provide privacy for the quarter berth cabin and head but are very narrow and sometimes difficult for a grown adult to get in and out of. Ventilation is about as good as it can get on a boat of this size. There are three deck hatches, although the foredeck hatch is the only one large enough for escape or to fit a sail bag through. In addition there are five opening ports. 

One of the benefits of my job is that, over the years, I have been able to sail on literally hundreds of different boats. Of all these, there are only a few dozen models I have had a chance to sail for any period of time or under a variety of conditions, so when commenting on sailing qualities, I often rely on accounts of others. However, with the P-28, I can tell you first hand that under all the conditions I have encountered on the Bay, this is a very nice sailing boat. I have never been able to get the boat to point quite as high as I think she should. This is probably because our boat still has the original factory-supplied mainsail which, not to mince words, is terrible quality. No doubt the addition of a well-made mainsail would pick up a few degrees. I am most impressed with the way the boat balances under nearly all conditions. Even overpowered there is practically no weather helm. 

Over the years we had become accustomed to unsolicited comments about the attractiveness of our Alberg 30. It is unlikely passersby will offer similar comments about her replacement, but this is a tough boat to beat in this size range for practicality, value, and sailing comfort. This was quite a popular boat in this area, and there always seem to be a few on the market. 

As I’ve said before, all boats are compromises, and we have learned to appreciate our Pearson 28 for all its plusses. We’re very happy with our choice. 

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Pearson 28-2

Forgiving to sail and comfortable below, this 80s-era boat is the ideal first "big" boat

I did a lot of my early racing on the Pearson 28-2 Sun Dog owned by Pete Klein and sailed out of Kenosha, Wisconsin. I had a great time sailing with the entire Klein family all over Lake Michigan. We were a moderately experienced race crew, and the Pearson always took care of us. Toward the end of my time aboard Sun Dog, we took a direct lightning strike to the mast while underway. There was electrical damage and some minor fiberglass damage, but that good old boat just kept going. First impressions

Pearson Yachts built several boats that could be considered a Pearson 28, but the one I am reviewing is the Pearson 28-2 drawn by Bill Shaw and built by Pearson from 1985 to 1989.

The Pearson cousins cleared out of Pearson Yachts in the early years and Bill Shaw came in as designer in 1963 and took the helm of Pearson in 1966 as general manager and chief designer. Shaw learned his craft during his 11-year stint at Sparkman & Stephens, under the tutelage of Olin Stephens and Al Mason.

The 28-2 has a conservative look that has aged well. The underbody is fairly conservative, with a fin keel and spade rudder. The wetted surface is moderate, with a fairly flat forefoot, and flat sections aft to allow good speed downwind. Construction

The hull is solid fiberglass and the deck is end-grain balsa cored for rigidity. Interestingly, Pearson yachts claims to have come up with the idea of using end-grain balsa to limit water migration. Prior to this development, balsa was used in three-foot-long, two-inch-wide strips. There are rumors that, in early model boats, Pearsons were built in fiberglass but scaled to wooden boat scantlings, the builders not quite trusting this new material. But in fact Pearson did a lot of advanced material property testing and had a very good handle on how to work in fiberglass.

The hull and deck are through-bolted on an outward flange, and the resulting sandwich is then covered with a plastic rubrail. This method of attachment is strong but the outward facing flange is a bit ungainly and exposes the flange to damage in the event of a collision. The flange is topped off with an attractive oiled teak toerail.

The boat uses molded hull-and-deck liners, but this isn't a bad choice for a small boat. The mast is deck stepped with a stout stainless steel compression post and the lead keel is externally fastened. The keel attachment is robust, but most externally fastened keels are at risk of damage in the event of a grounding. There is an option for an externally fastened cast iron shoal-draft keel, shortening the draft from 4 feet, 10 inches to 3 feet, 6 inches. What to look for

There was not a lot of difference over the model years, so you mostly need to look for a good, clean boat. Some of the problem areas are small deck leaks around the portlights and hatches, and cracking of the plastic-framed portlights. I would carefully inspect the above-water plastic through-hull fittings, used for the cockpit scuppers.

These boats are roughly 20 years old, so expect a fair amount of owner tweaking. Inspect the quality of the added gear and its installation. Original electronics will likely need to be replaced, so be sure to give a close look to this equipment.

The hulls were well built, but those without barrier coating could be subject to mild hull blistering, as are most boats of this era. Give the keel attachment a thorough inspection-the keel, stub and bolts are robust but the arrangement is vulnerable in a hard grounding. It is not unusual for the boats to develop a bit of a "smile" at the hull-and-keel joint, where the filler and fairing compound can crack and break loose. This problem is typically cosmetic and can be easily fixed up when doing a bottom job. On deck

The cockpit is really spacious, especially considering this is only a 28-foot boat. It consists of two long settees, with a small lazarette on port and a large, deep sail locker on starboard. The boats came with Edson pedestal steering. The factory placed the traveler on the raised bridgedeck, near the boom end, but some owners have moved it to the coachroof in an attempt to open up the cockpit.

The deck hardware is good quality; a nice mix of Harken and Lewmar, with an Isomat deck-stepped spar.

The side decks are very friendly. There are teak handrails on the raised cabinhouse and you are protected by a double lifeline. The foredeck is workable and includes anchoring gear with a shallow anchor well. Down below

The interior of the 28-2 is very comfortable. The boat is a tad beamy and this translates into a lot of interior volume. The interior is finished off in a classy mix of oiled teak and fiberglass liner.

The saloon consists of two long settees with a centerline folding table mounted on the compression post. There is lots of storage above and outboard of the settees. The main portion of the galley is on port with a single sink, two-burner alcohol stove and storage. The large icebox is on starboard, and the lid doubles as the chart table. There is a fully enclosed head compartment with a nice fiberglass liner. It holds a proper marine head, sink and shower.

The brochure boasts two full double berths, one forward and the other in a private stateroom in the port aft quarter. The aft stateroom is comfortable, with a hanging locker and ample room to stand up to change clothes. The after berth is large but a lot of it is under the cockpit well, limiting headroom on the inboard side.

The cabin sole is finished off in traditional teak and holly. Ventilation is average, with a large forward deck hatch, two small deck hatches in the head and aft cabin, and a few opening portlights. Engine

The boats used a two-cylinder 15- or 18-horsepower Yanmar diesel inboard. This engine pushes the boat nicely and has the capacity to throttle back to allow you to stretch the 16-gallon fuel capacity. The two-bladed fixed prop is driven with a 1-inch stainless shaft supported by a bronze skeg and shaft log. Over the years, many owners have upgraded to a two-bladed folding prop for a bit more speed under sail. Underway

I spent a lot of racing hours on a Pearson 28-2 in the mid-1990s; we did a lot of buoy racing and quite a few of the distance races. The boat was never first-to-finish but we always sailed to our handicap. It was very nice on the distance races as it offered a bit of creature comfort.

The boat is beamy and relatively heavy at 7,000 pounds, not a great combination for light-air sailing, but the boat stands up to a blow. When the wind pipes up, the form stability offered by the wide beam keeps the boat on its feet. To improve light-air performance on the boat I sailed we added a 150-percent genoa and an asymmetrical spinnaker. The light-air No. 1 took us upwind nicely in the light stuff, and we put up the chute to reach or run.

Overall the boat was a lot of fun. It would move nicely in light air with the right sails, would stand up to a blow, and motored nicely during deliveries. Conclusion

The Pearson 28-2 is a well-built, attractive boat; a perfect first "big boat." The boat is fun to sail, spacious and forgiving.

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Pearson 28 2

The pearson 28 2 is a 28.46ft masthead sloop designed by william shaw and built in fiberglass by pearson yachts between 1985 and 1989..

The Pearson 28 2 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.

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PEARSON 28 (1975-80) Detailed Review

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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of PEARSON 28 (1975-80). Built by Pearson Yachts and designed by William Shaw, the boat was first built in 1975. It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 8.53. Its sail area/displacement ratio 16.05. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Universal, runs on Gas.

PEARSON 28 (1975-80) has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about PEARSON 28 (1975-80) and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the pearson 28 (1975-80).

PEARSON 28 (1975-80) was designed by William Shaw.

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PEARSON 28 (1975-80) is built by Pearson Yachts.

When was PEARSON 28 (1975-80) first built?

PEARSON 28 (1975-80) was first built in 1975.

How long is PEARSON 28 (1975-80)?

PEARSON 28 (1975-80) is 7.32 m in length.

What is mast height on PEARSON 28 (1975-80)?

PEARSON 28 (1975-80) has a mast height of 9.75 m.

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  • Type: Boat and Rig Attributes. All types are Bermuda rigged sloop, single mast with fore-and-aft sails, unless otherwise specified by Cat, Ketch, or Yawl.
  • LOA: Length Over All, the maximum length of the hull, in feet, from stem to stern measuring parallel to the waterline. This does not include projections of pulpits or spars.
  • Draft: Deepest extent of hull, typically bottom distance from waterline to bottom of keel.
  • DISP: Displacement, the vessel's weight in pounds, calculated from the volume of water displaced by it.
  • SA/D: The sail area to displacement ratio is a bench-mark to evaluate light air performance as well as heavy air conditions.
  • Production: Approximate years and number produced.
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  • Shaw – William H. Shaw joined Pearson Yachts in 1964 as Chief Architect, eventually running the entire Pearson Yachts Division of Grumman. During his tenure, he and his team designed over 50 different sail and power boats. Bill Shaw
  • Alberg – Carl Alberg's successful career as a designer can be linked back to his partnership with Pearson Yachts and early fiberglass yacht construction. Carl Alberg
  • Tripp – During the 1960s, William H. Tripp Jr. was one of America’s most successful yacht designers. Bill Tripp
  • Rhodes – Philip L. Rhodes was a naval architect known for his diverse yacht designs. Philip Rhodes | Philip Rhodes Vanguard
  • Tritt – Bill Tritt is a yacht builder with a keen interest in fiberglass as a material to use in boats and cars. Bill Tritt
  • Alden – John G. Alden was an American naval architect and the founder of Alden Designs. John Alden

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Just bought a 1987 P-28-2 and was hoping to find someone that has scanned in an owners manual for this model. I have the original book but it is moldy and the pages are disintegrating with every turn. Has anyone had the forthought to preserve this manual in electronic form. Thanks for your help. David  

I have a PDF version that I got from I dunno where. PM me an email address and I'll email it to you. And congrats on your excellent new boat. I've owned hull #1 for only about a year, but it's a great boat thus far. Finally, you should join the p28 yahoo forum, if you've not already: p28forum : Discussion group for owners of 28-foot Pearson sailboats. . Come to think of it, that's probably where I got the PDF manual. --jmike  

justmike said: I have a PDF version that I got from I dunno where. PM me an email address and I'll email it to you. And congrats on your excellent new boat. I've owned hull #1 for only about a year, but it's a great boat thus far. Finally, you should join the p28 yahoo forum, if you've not already: p28forum : Discussion group for owners of 28-foot Pearson sailboats. . Come to think of it, that's probably where I got the PDF manual. --jmike Click to expand...

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RocktheBoat said: Just bought a 1987 P-28-2 and was hoping to find someone that has scanned in an owners manual for this model. I have the original book but it is moldy and the pages are disintegrating with every turn. Has anyone had the forthought to preserve this manual in electronic form. Thanks for your help. David Click to expand...

I am buying a 1986 Pearson 28-2. May I have the owners manual as well, please? Thanks in advance  

This response might be a little late but if you join the P28 Forum on Yahoo Groups, you can download the P28 owner's manual there. It is posted in pdf format. Go to: p28forum : Discussion group for owners of 28-foot Pearson sailboats.  

I am another new Pearson 28-2 owner in Edgewater with hull number 170. Boat is hauled out in Casa Rio a bit early due to our weather last week. I have all the manuals for everything on the boat if you need anything, One folder is the Pearson manual and the other is all the supplied equipment. Boat's name is Bunbury but my wife tells me I need to change the name over the winter. Thoroughly enjoying the boat so far, but spending quite a bit of time getting it knocked back into good shape.  

If you still have it, could I possibly get a copy of the Pearson MKII manual as well? Thank you!  

Yahoo error message says the group p28forum does not exist. Please advise, looking for Pearson 28-2 manual  

I have recently purchased a 1986 Pearson 28-2. I have the manual and would be happy to scan it if you are still interested.  

Yes, I would greatly appreciate that!  

I have posted the Pearson 28-2 manual in PDF format in sections for ease of downloading. See the link below. Let me know if you have any problems and enjoy your (new?) Pearson 28-2. Interestingly, I think the 1986 Pearson 28-2 I recently bought in May 2016 was the same boat mentioned in mghorton's post above as it is hull number 170. We live in East Tennessee near Watauga Lake and I have enjoyed sailing recently renamed Impulsive . My wife and I are newbies but enjoying ourselves. I have not posted enough in the SailNet system to post a link so you will have to copy the following in your browser (you may have to put www in front of it): mcquain.org/pearson28/  

Thank you McQuain! I successfully downloaded the manual. By the way, my Brother's family and mine visited Lake Watauga years ago, we were very much enchanted by it's beauty. Thank you again, Brad Knopf  

Hello bradknopf, I am a new owner of Pearson 28-2, if you still have this pdf manual, I would greatly appreciate to get it from you. please, tell me how we can reach out via email. thanks.  

Sure, I can email it to you. What is your email address?  

You can still download or view the manual on my website if Brad is not able to email the manual. You will have to put "www" in front of the following: mcquain.org/pearson28/  

I just bought a p 28-2  

Are you looking for the manual, Joe? I used to own a P28-2 and still have a PDF of what looks to be the manual.  

Hi Mike, Can you please email me the PDF of the user manual of the 28 feet Pearson sail boat thanks Arnon scheflan my email [email protected]  

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Pearson 28-2, 1986 A great family or couples boat with comfortable cockpit, full head, and open spacious salon. Teak wood inside & outside recently refinished. Very clean boat, easy to maneuver and sail comfortably and safely. Owned by 2 families for 27 years & kept on Lake Travis. Dependable diesel engine. Selling because the boat is being kept up, but not used. Builder: Pearson Model: 28-2, fin keel Year: 1985 LOA: 28’ 5” Beam: 9’ 10” Displacement: 7000 lbs Engine: Yanmar Diesel 2GM20FC, 18HP Fresh water: 25 gallons Fuel: 18 gallons Electronics: Depth sensor with alarm, Knot meter, Compass, 12 volt throughout Main and jib sails in good condition

Below Deck:

V Berth forward Aft Cabin with door Locker storage Ice box Deep stainless sink Head with door, sink, shower, ample storage Bose Speakers and stereo Bosun chair

See Pearson site for boat specs & detail (photos are a model boat):

Price: $12,500.00 There is a space midship on port side where the rub rail was damaged. See photo #3. This is cosmetic and repairable. or phone 512-766-1823

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

  • SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Shoal draft: 3.50’ / 1.07m Disp.: 7350 lbs./3334 kgs Not to be confused with an earlier PEARSON 28, also by Shaw, and discontinued in 1982.

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    It has a hull type of Fin w/spade rudder and LOA is 8.53. Its sail area/displacement ratio 16.05. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Universal, runs on Gas. PEARSON 28 (1975-80) has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base.

  16. Pearson Sailboat Models

    Key to Sailboat Table. Model: Pearson model name and link to line drawing. Type: Boat and Rig Attributes. All types are Bermuda rigged sloop, single mast with fore-and-aft sails, unless otherwise specified by Cat, Ketch, or Yawl. LOA: Length Over All, the maximum length of the hull, in feet, from stem to stern measuring parallel to the waterline.

  17. Pearson sailboats for sale by owner.

    Pearson used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. ... Sailboat Added 28-Oct-2021 More Details: PEARSON pearson 39 wing keel sloop: Length: 39' Beam: ... Ft Lauderdale, Florida Asking $259,000. 36' jeanneau 36i Sun Odyssey Vermilion, Ohio

  18. 1962 Pearson Triton 28

    From BlueWaterBoats.org:. The Pearson Triton's launch at the 1959 National Boat Show in New York heralded the birth of the inexpensive 'Plastic Classic'. Her designer Carl Alberg was at the forefront of the pioneering move from wood to fiberglass production and the 28ft Triton was one of the earliest fiberglass cruising yachts. She was an instant hit, with 17 orders taken by the end of ...

  19. Pearson 28-2 Owner's Manual

    224 posts · Joined 2007. #6 · Nov 14, 2012. This response might be a little late but if you join the P28 Forum on Yahoo Groups, you can download the P28 owner's manual there. It is posted in pdf format. Go to: p28forum : Discussion group for owners of 28-foot Pearson sailboats. ~Jim.

  20. PEARSON 28 (1980-82)

    28.00 ft / 8.53 m: LWL: 25.00 ft / 7.62 m: ... Related Sailboats: PEARSON 28 (1975-80) Download Boat Record: Notes. The first PEARSON 28 underwent a number of modifications around 1980. These included an updated keel and a number of minor changes to the interior. The PEARSON 28-2 (1985) is a completely new design. ...

  21. 1986 Pearson 28-2

    Seller's Description. Pearson 28-2, 1986 A great family or couples boat with comfortable cockpit, full head, and open spacious salon. Teak wood inside & outside recently refinished. Very clean boat, easy to maneuver and sail comfortably and safely. Owned by 2 families for 27 years & kept on Lake Travis. Dependable diesel engine.

  22. Pearson 28 Sail Data

    Complete Sail Plan Data for the Pearson 28 Sail Data. Sailrite offers free rig and sail dimensions with featured products and canvas kits that fit the boat. ... Anchor Riding Sail Kit (12.5 sq. ft.) Hatch Canopy Cover Kit - Sur Last® Fabric. Sheet Bag Kits - Standard Sunbrella® Color (4 Bags)

  23. TRITON (PEARSON)

    28.50 ft / 8.69 m: J: 9.80 ft / 2.99 m: P: ... An undetermined number were also built under license by Jouet in France. The Pearson Tritons were built with wood trim and coamings, while the Aeromarine Tritons are all fiberglass and a masthead rig. (Sailplan was changed a number of times for all versions.) ... A sail area/displacement ratio ...