Pearson 28-2

Pearson 28-2
Development
DesignerWilliam Shaw
LocationUnited States
Year1985
Builder(s)Pearson Yachts
NamePearson 28-2
Boat
Displacement7,000 lb (3,175 kg)
Draft4.83 ft (1.47 m)
Hull
TypeMonohull
ConstructionFiberglass
LOA28.46 ft (8.67 m)
LWL24.47 ft (7.46 m)
Beam9.83 ft (3.00 m)
Engine typeYanmar 2GM20 diesel engine
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast2,550 lb (1,157 kg)
Rudder(s)internally-mounted spade-type rudder
Rig
GeneralMasthead sloop
I foretriangle height37.50 ft (11.43 m)
J foretriangle base11.25 ft (3.43 m)
P mainsail luff31.92 ft (9.73 m)
E mainsail foot10.75 ft (3.28 m)
Sails
Mainsail area171.57 sq ft (15.939 m2)
Jib/genoa area210.94 sq ft (19.597 m2)
Total sail area382.51 sq ft (35.536 m2)
Racing
PHRF186 (average)

The Pearson 28-2 is an American sailboat, that was designed by William Shaw and first built in 1985.[1][2][3]

The Pearson 28-2 was a new design and replaced the Pearson 28 in the company product line.[4][5][6][7][8]

Production

The boat was built by Pearson Yachts in the United States from 1985 to 1989, but it is now out of production.[1][3]

Design

Pearson 28-2

The Pearson 28-2 is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, it has a balsa cored deck and wood trim. The design has a masthead sloop rig, an internally-mounted spade-type rudder and a fixed fin keel.[1][3][5]

The design has a length overall of 28.46 ft (8.7 m), a waterline length of 24.47 ft (7.5 m), displaces 7,000 lb (3,175 kg) and carries 2,550 lb (1,157 kg) of lead ballast. The boat has a draft of 4.83 ft (1.47 m) with the standard keel. An optional shoal draft keel was also available, with a draft of 3.50 ft (1.07 m).[1][3]

The boat is fitted with a Japanese Yanmar 2GM20 diesel engine. The fuel tank holds 18 U.S. gallons (68 L; 15 imp gal) and the fresh water tank has a capacity of 25 U.S. gallons (95 L; 21 imp gal).[1][3]

The boat has a PHRF racing average handicap of 186 with a high of 192 and low of 180. It has a hull speed of 6.63 kn (12.28 km/h).[3][9][10]

Pearson 28-2

See also

Related development

Similar sailboats

References

  1. ^ a b c d e McArthur, Bruce (2017). "Pearson 28-2 sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 31 May 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  2. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2017). "William Shaw 1926-2006". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 13 March 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Pearson 28-2". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 15 March 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
  4. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2017). "Pearson 28 (1975-80) sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 31 May 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  5. ^ a b InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1977-80 Pearson 28". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2017). "Pearson 28 (1980-82) sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 31 May 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  7. ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1980-82 Pearson 28". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1977-80 Pearson 28 SD". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.[permanent dead link]
  9. ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1985 Pearson 28-2". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ InterVisionSoft LLC (2017). "Sailboat Specifications for 1985 Pearson 28-2 SD". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 5 June 2017.[permanent dead link]