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The Pearson 26 : 1970–1982

The Pearson 26 is one of Pearson Yacht's most successful models.

A Bill Shaw design, it was first available in 1970 and quickly became another best seller. When the Pearson 26 was unveiled at the 1970 New York Boat Show, its designer, Bill Shaw, said, "Providing ample headroom without making a 26–footer look like a layer cake is one of the challenging design aspects of a boat this size. It looks like we’ve solved the problem, and proven that speed, ability, and accommodations, can in fact, go hand in hand". By the time Pearson took the boat off line in 1983 more than 1700 had been launched. Another 400 or so were built to a slightly modified deck design known first as the Pearson 26 Weekender and later as the Pearson 26 One-Design , which was 200 pounds lighter but provided only five feet of headroom in the cabin.

This modest coastal cruiser is a masthead sloop with a swept back cast iron fin keel and four feet of draft that provides for stiffness in a breeze. The spade hung rudder is also swept back and runs through the cockpit with tiller steering (check rudder bearings on used boats). The hull is solid fiberglass with a balsa cored deck. The boat has a motor well on the stern and is easily run with a 10hp long shaft auxillary outboard. She’s got a bright, airy cabin with four fixed ports, and room for "the whole gang". The Person 26 looks like a yacht on the outside and feels like a yacht on the inside.

Pearson 26

The one that set the pace...

This is the boat you've heard so much about… the one that people say should tow a dinghy to slow her down when racing; the one that is most often seen towing one because she's putting out to the cruising grounds for a day, weekend, or week of family fun afloat. The Pearson 26 indeed set the pace for others to follow. When other boats under 30 feet with equivalent accomodations looked like layer cakes and cost way out of proportion to their size, the 26 showed the way in comfort, appearance, and price. Under the guiding hand of Bill Shaw, the acknowledged master of space, efficiency, and good looks in yacht design, the 26 has proven that speed, ability, and accomodations can, in fact, go hand in hand. Qualities that were never before seen in boats her size are standard in this remarkable boat - 5' 9" headroom, a fully enclosed toilet room, five full-length berths, a convertable dinette, anodized spars, forward hatch, and a luxurious interior color plan at a price that defies comparison. And with all this, the Pearson 26 succeeds in looking like a yacht outside and feeling light a yacht inside. Maybe that's because Pearson built her not knowing how to do it any other way. Maybe that's also why Pearson 26 Associations are springing up all over the place. Seems Pearson 26 owners like to talk about them as well as sail them.

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Pearson 26 Resources

  • Pearson 26 Owners Guide
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The Pearson 26 is a 26.12ft masthead sloop designed by William Shaw and built in fiberglass by Pearson Yachts between 1970 and 1983.

1750 units have been built..

The Pearson 26 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. There is a very short water supply range.

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  • Boat Type : Monohull Sailboats
  • Hull Material : Fiberglass
  • Beam : 8'8"
  • Length : 26'
  • Net Weight : 5400 lbs
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1975 Pearson 26

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Seller's Description

The owner bought this boat in 2017

General condition and any additional information

Perfect Bay sailing boat for a day sail or a weekend

Standard features

Pearson 26 sailboat • Main sail – fair condition • Genoa – good condition – set up for furler • Spinnaker – good condition • Jib – fair condition

Extra gear included

• Icon VHF radio • Navico TP200CX tiller pilot • Magna sun umbrella

Improvements to the hull, deck, rigging, engine, or interior

• Honda 8 HP outboard with hydraulic lift, new in 2017 • CDI roller furler, new in 2018

New bushings installed for the rudder shaft this spring. Replaced glazing channel on portlights and re-bedded in 2021. Backstay adjuster replaced in 2021. Harken traveler rebuilt in 2020.

Rig and Sails

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)

The PEARSON 26 was one of the company’s most successful models. A number of changes were made during a very long production run. The PEARSON 26 WEEKENDER (or PEARSON 26W) has a longer cockpit and shorter coach roof. With a few very rare exceptions, all PERSON 26’s have outboard wells and rely on an outboard motor for auxiliary power. Some boats were built at League City, TX (USA). Dimensions from original Pearson brochure (1974) *(Exact ‘P’ dimension is disputed. - 2009)

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Pearson 30, tartan 30, and catalina 30 stand out in colorful field of groovy fiberglass boats..

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The fiberglass revolution in boats really hit its stride in the 1970s. Builders experimented, learned, and improved construction processes during the 1960s, so by the early 1970s, there were a lot of big- time builders pumping out a lot of good boats. In the East was Pearson Yachts; in the Midwest was Tartan Marine; in the South, Hunter Marine and Irwin; in Canada, C&C Yachts flourished; and out West were Jensen Marine (Cal), Ericson, and Columbia Yachts, to name just a few of them.

Narrowing The Field

In selecting a handful of 30-footers for review, we figured why review a boat no one can find? So we browsed online listings for plentiful boats. We also consulted our own files for old brochures, lines drawings, and owner comments, as well as past reviews of each model.

While there were at least several dozen 30-footers built in the U.S. during the hippy-dippy days of Woodstock, The Smothers Brothers, and Watergate, the most enduring are those built by the major builders—all-around family boats sometimes called racer/cruisers or cruiser/racers. Whatever you call them, they are fun to sail and have sufficient accommodations for a family to live aboard for a week’s vacation.

The facing table shows the nine models we settled on for preliminary discussion: Tartan 30, Pearson 30, Catalina 30, Hunter 30, Irwin Competition 30, Newport 30, Cal 2-30, O’Day 30, and C&C 30. For various reasons, a number of interesting 30-foot designs are omitted—the S2 (1977), Sabre 30 (1979), and Dufour Arpege (1968) come to mind—primarily because they are on the cusp of a different time period where they seem a better fit.

Before we move onto the chosen three, here are brief notes on six models dropped in the final cut.

More than 800 C&C 30s were built between 1973 and 1984, making it one of North America’s most successful 30-footers of all time. Though C&C was a pioneer in the use of balsa core in sandwich hull construction, the early C&C 30s have solid-glass hulls. Like other C&Cs of this period, the keel and rudder are swept aft.

C. William Lapworth was the designer for nearly all of Jensen Marine’s (Costa Mesa, Calif.) many models. The 2-30 was in production from 1967-1973, followed by the 3-30, which lasted until 1976. Cals have stout solid fiberglass hulls, but fairly plain interiors.

The Hunter 30 was an early model from Hunter Marine, a spin-off of the Luhrs’ family’s powerboat company, Silverton. The boat was in production from 1974-1983, with more than 1,000 built. It came with a deep keel or keel/centerboard. The rudder was skeg-hung. The designer was John Cherubini, who worked for Hunter at the time. Marketed for value, workmanship was below average.

Irwin Competition 30

Based in Florida, Irwin Yachts built three different 30-footers in the 1970s: the Competition 30 (1972), Citation 30 (1978), and the plain ol’ 30 (1975). All designed by Ted Irwin, one-time kingpin of southeastern sailboats who fell from grace with a thud. Shoddy workmanship resulted in lawsuits he couldn’t overcome. Many of his designs, however, were quite good. The Competition 30 was configured to rate as a 3/4-tonner under the International Offshore Rule (IOR).

Newport 30 (PHASE ii)

Capital Yachts (Harbor City, Calif.) introduced the Gary-Mull-designed Newport 30 PHII in 1971. Like Hunter and Irwin, Capital Yachts’ boats were built to a price. Like the Irwin Competition 30, the Newport was designed to compete as a 3/4-tonner under the IOR. It’s noticeably lighter than many of these boats, and has a shorter waterline.

O’Day 30

More than 350 O’Day 30s were built between 1977 and 1984. Designed by C. Raymond Hunt Associates and built by Bangor Punta Marine, the boat came with a full keel or keel/centerboard (3’6″-7’2″). In 1984, the stern was stretched to make the O’Day 31. By some reports, the Ranger 30 and O’Day 30 share the same hull. (Bangor Punta bought the Ranger and Cal lines from Jensen Marine.)

Bottom Line

At this age, maintenance history is key. Any upgraded and well-preserved specimen from the above group may serve well as a family coastal cruiser, but we’d focus on the three finalists on the following pages: the Pearson 30, the Tartan 30, and the Catalina 30. All are fin keel, masthead sloops, but each has unique features that sets it apart and will appeal to certain buyers.

The Pearson 30 is the smallest of the three, but a good sailing boat that still competes in club races. It’s the lowest priced of the three. If you’re counting dollars, grab the best one you can find at your price.

The Tartan 30 has a stronger following than the Pearson, partly because of its S&S pedigree. It, too, sails very well. Engine placement poses some complications, but you can get used to it.

The Catalina 30 is the logical choice for the family battlewagon. It’s heavier, roomier, newer … and more expensive. With a displacement/length ratio of 291 and a sail area/displacement ratio of 15.1, however, don’t expect performance matching the Tartan 30 and Pearson 30.

Budget-friendly Pearson 30 reflects Bill Shaw’s growing influence.

Pearson 30

The Pearson 30 was introduced in late 1971, and when the last boat went out the door in 1980, 1,185 units had been built. Most were sold in the early and mid 1970s. All were built in Portsmouth, R.I. The P30 was succeeded by the Pearson 303.

Bill Shaw joined Pearson Yachts in 1965, after Grumman bought the company from Everett and Clint Pearson, and during the following few years, he began to exert his influence on the design of the yachts. Fin keels and spade rudders replaced full keels with attached rudders, underbodies became shallower, and displacement less. In short, Shaw modernized the Pearson fleet, and the Pearson 30 is a good example of contemporary design at that time, in particular the swept-back keel and scimitar-shaped rudder. George Cuthbertson was drawing similar appendages at C&C, noting that test-tank data indicated super speed, but on the water, they proved not as efficient upwind as vertical keels and rudders with higher aspect ratios. Extra care must be taken in blocking the boat if not in a cradle.

Our July 15, 1984 review of the Pearson 30 added these comments: “The boat’s underwater shape is somewhat unusual. The hull is basically dinghy-shaped. The sections aft of the keel are deeply veed, however, so that deadrise in the forward and after sections of the boat is similar. Coupled with a fairly narrow beam by today’s standards, this provides a hull form that is easily balanced when the boat is heeled—an important consideration in this relatively tender 30-footer.”

Construction

The hull is a solid laminate with alternating plies of 1½-ounce mat and 18-ounce woven roving. The skin coat under the gelcoat is two layers of mat to prevent the pattern of woven roving from showing (print-through). The external flange of the hull-deck joint is secured with self-tapping screws and then fiberglassed. The deck is balsa-cored for stiffness.

Interestingly, the Pearson 30’s lead ballast is encapsulated in the fiberglass keel molding, which means there are no keel bolts to worry about. This is somewhat unusual for a fin-keel boat.

About the only problem particular to this boat is the rudderstock. Early boats had aluminum rudderstocks, some of which broke, prompting the company to replace the approximately 200 others with stainless steel. Even the stainless steel stocks were not without problems, turning as they do in Delrin bushings, which wear and cause slop in the steering system. They are owner replaceable, however, by removing the tiller fitting and dropping the rudder.

Molded fiberglass floor pans and headliners are bonded to the hull and deck. Through-hull valves may be gate valves (like garden faucets) or positive action seacocks; chainplates are properly through-bolted to structural bulkheads.

Pearson Yachts’ construction methods were above average.

Performance

Though not designed specifically as a racer, the Pearson 30 enjoyed many successes in IOR and Midget Offshore Racing Club (MORC) classes. In fact, it won the ¾-Ton North American championship in 1972. And it was a very popular club racer. It balances well and is quick through tacks. On the downside, it is tender. Our 1980 reviewer wrote, “In 15 knots apparent wind, we find that the boat is almost overpowered with the full main and 150 percent genoa. Gusts of 12-14 knots bury the rail, slowing the boat. The P30 does not, however, carry any substantial weather helm even when overpowered. Any tendency to round up or spin out can usually be controlled by a strong hand on the tiller and easing the mainsail.”

For family daysailing and cruising, smaller headsails are recommended.

Still actively raced in local fleets, a typical the Pearson 30 has a PHRF number of 174 seconds per mile.

Accommodations

The interior layout of the Pearson 30 is straightforward, with a V-berth forward, small enclosed head, settees in the main cabin, a quarter berth aft to port, and a compact galley in the starboard quarter area. The port settee converts to a double berth, so the plan totals six berths, which are more people than you’d want to spend much time with on a 30-footer.

The four portlights in the head and forward cabin are opening, which combined with the forward hatch provide decent ventilation. Unfortunately, the forward hatch isn’t big enough for emergency exit. There is no anchor well in the foredeck, a feature that became more common later in the ’70s.

There’s adequate stowage under, behind, and above the settees. The 1984 reviewer wrote: “Although the lockers are sealed to the bilge at the bottom, owners report that, with their boat heeled, bilge water finds its way into the lockers by running up the inside of the hull behind locker partitions, then down into storage spaces. Most dinghy-hulled boats lack real bilge space or a sump, and as little as a gallon of water in a boat of this type can be annoying.”

Other shortcomings are limited engine access (though not any worse than most boats of this size), and a galley sink and spigot that partially block the companionway. On the upside, the interior is light and airy. Headroom is 5’ 11″ in the main cabin.

As with any boat of this age, one should ask the surveyor to look closely for delamination of the core and deck skins, separation of the hull-deck joint, water in the rudder, corroded electrical wiring, corroded through-hulls, and hoses that need replacement.

On early Pearsons the cockpit scuppers were connected to the bottom of the hull by fiberglass tubes, rather than hoses and seacocks/through-hulls. Though probably safe and secure, this drain system does not satisfy American Boat & Yacht Council standards.

As noted earlier, there are just a few areas in which the Pearson 30 falls short of quality building standards, principally the rudder stock design in which bushings wear faster than usual.

Pearson Yachts once ran one of the best customer service departments in the business; alas, it’s been out of business for more than 20 years, and several of the more helpful owner association web sites seem to have disappeared.

The Pearson 30 is a fun boat to sail—quick and responsive. It has the lowest displacement/length ratio (238) and highest sail area/displacement ratio (17.3) of the three. If you like performance, the fact that it’s a little tender shouldn’t bother you much. Reef or just enjoy the ride. It’s not a big 30-footer, but nicely proportioned and of better- than-average construction. There are quite a few on the used boat market in the low and mid-teens, enabling bargain hunters to get into a full-size boat for not much money. Asking prices we saw online, for all years, average around $14,000, with lows around $8,000 and highs around $25,000.

Tartan 30 brings fine S&S cachet within reach of ordinary Joes.

Tartan 30

Built by Tartan Marine in Grand River, Ohio, and at a plant in Hamlet, N.C., between 1971 and 1980, the Tartan 30 was one of the first designs introduced by Charlie Britton after buying out partner Ray McLeod. The company could complete a boat in less than 4 days. It filled in the gap between the Tartan 27 and Tartan 34. Production totaled 630 units.

The Tartan 30 (like the 27 and 34) was designed by Sparkman & Stephens, probably the world’s most prestigious yacht design firm at that time. The lines are clean and crisp. Like the Pearson 30, its LOA is 29’11,” so it could qualify for competition under the MORC, a rating rule under which it proved quite successful. The bow is raked, and the reverse transom gave it a very modern look for the early 1970s. It has a fin keel and skeg-mounted rudder; a Competition model offered a taller mast (by 3 feet), deeper keel (5’6″ vs. 4’11″ for the standard model), and 500 pounds more ballast. It’s beamier than the Pearson 30, and of about the same displacement, but with a slightly shorter waterline. The rig is fairly high-aspect ratio with large headsails.

A highly unusual feature is the location of the Atomic 4 auxiliary amidships, under the dinette table. This places the considerable weight of an engine exactly where you want it most, near the center of gravity, to minimize hobbyhorsing, which slows a boat and is uncomfortable. Access is better than the usual location aft behind the companionway. And that space is opened up in the T30. The disadvantage is it takes up space in the saloon, particularly seatspace and legroom at the table.

The lamination schedule is typical of this period: hand-laid mat and woven roving. Liners make for an easy-to-clean interior, but make customizing difficult; they also tend to sweat more than wood interiors, and are noisier.

Ballast is external lead hung on 1-inch stainless steel keel bolts. The rudder is partially supported by a bronze shoe secured to the skeg.

Interior and exterior wood is teak. The sole is covered with cork, a quality home flooring material of the 1950s and ’60s.

Of the rig, our Jan. 15, 1987 review noted: “The rig, like most of those specified by Sparkman & Stephens, was designed to be practically indestructible. Given its inherent strength, look primarily for the effects of corrosion at the spreaders and the butt. Many 30s have been fitted with babystays in lieu of forward lower shrouds. For typical cruising we think the babystay is a pain and probably unnecessary, so we’d make it detachable.” Some owners added babystays as a cure for mast pumping. The standard rig has just single lower shrouds.

Early T30s had bronze pipe (no flanges) for through-hulls as well as gate valves instead of seacocks. Diligent owners will have replaced both by now, but it’s worth checking.

Blistering of all boats was not as common as later in the ’70s and into the ’80s, but there were isolated cases for which one should be on guard.

Tartan’s quality of construction, in the early ’70s, was at least as good as Pearson’s, in some respects better, in others not. It was certainly better built than the Catalina.

The Tartan 30 is a wholesome design with few bad habits. Our 1987 review said, “The Tartan 30 sails well. In a breeze to windward—perhaps the best test of any boat—she is at her best: comfortable, stable, reasonably handy, and modestly dry. Off the wind, she is more steerable than a host of successors with free-standing spade rudders and dagger-thin keels. Only on a broad reach with biggish following seas can her weather helm be tough to handle. Under such conditions, good sail control hardware—vang, traveler, reefing, adjustable backstay, etc.—is important.”

The skeg helps provide good directional stability or tracking, and the narrow sheeting angles (due to inboard genoa tracks) contribute to narrow tacking angles. The largest T30 PHRF fleet in the U.S., on Lake Erie (20 boats), races with a handicap of 168, though most of the other fleets, including the 18-boat fleet on the Chesapeake Bay, rate higher, around 177. So it and the Pearson 30 are very similar in boat speed, though the Pearson has the edge in light air, where the Tartan’s shorter waterline is a disadvantage.

Two interior plans were offered, one with an aft galley, the other with a midship galley, the latter with two quarterberths, the former with a single quarterberth to port and a settee amidships to starboard, where the galley is in the midship model. With either, there are simply too many berths. The aft galley seems preferable mainly because of the two opposing settees in the saloon.

One reason why five berths in a 30-footer is at least one too many is that berth length is diminished; this is particularly evident in the V-berth. Another reason is that quarterberths subtract from available stowage space; instead of stowing sails in cockpit seat lockers, on this boat they end up in a quarterberth.

The midship galley is, of course, more spacious than the aft galley, but neither has a stove/oven combo. Owners note that when the boat is heeled, the sink can fill and slosh water onto the sole.

The cockpit is of average size and would be more comfortable if the wood coamings weren’t so low.

Beyond the usual issues afflicting old boats, like bedding failing on deck hardware, the Tartan 30 has few peculiarities of construction. A number of owners have installed tie rods between the lower portion of the mast in the cabin, and the underside of the deck, to prevent deflection when the rig is heavily tensioned. Check tabbing of the main bulkhead. Also check the starboard chainplate and its attachment to the bulkhead, which reportedly isn’t as stiff as the port side bulkhead; water migration down a chainplate and into a wood bulkhead is a serious problem. Other issues noted online include inadequate insulation of the ice box, and an engine exhaust system prone to back-siphoning.

Tartans enjoy very active owners groups, especially in the Chesapeake Bay area. T30 owners’ websites have much useful information on troubleshooting and upgrading.

The Tartan 30 is probably the classiest boat of the three finalists. Part of the reason is that Sparkman & Stephens is one of the world’s great yacht design firms, and the work they did for Tartan was very good, with handsome, classic lines. And Tartan construction was above average. Online asking prices start at just under $10,000 and run up to around $23,000, with an average of about $17,000.

The family-friendly Catalina 30 comes with the largest fan club.

Catalina 30

More than 6,500 Catalina 30s have been built since the boat was introduced in 1974, which must be some kind of record. Its design was continually upgraded over the years, but the first model, the Mark I, was in production through the same period as the Pearson 30 and Tartan 30. The Mark II came along in 1986. Owner Frank Butler has built more than 70,000 boats since he founded the company in 1970, so he must be doing something right. In 2001, the Catalina 30 was inducted into the American Sailboat Hall of Fame.

Butler drew most of the early designs himself, though he has no formal training in naval architecture or yacht design. He was a machinist by trade, and smart. His first design was the Coronado 25, which he’d asked Sparkman & Stephens to design, but they told him it would take two years and they’d first have to check his finances. So he designed the boat himself, with a fiberglass pan interior, which he believes was an industry first (Henri Amel was doing something similar in France.)

The Catalina is three years newer than the Pearson 30 and Tartan 30, and was not intended as a racer, which explains its wider beam and heavier displacement. Like most Catalinas, the 30 is a family boat, best suited to coastal cruising.

Here’s what we said about the design in our Nov. 15, 1980 review: “The boat has a swept-back, fairly high-aspect-ratio keel of the type made popular by IOR racing boats in the early 1970s. The high aspect ratio spade rudder is faired into the underbody with a small skeg. The boat is conventionally modern in appearance. She is moderately high-sided, with a fairly straight sheer and short ends. The cabin trunk tapers slightly in profile, and is slightly sheered to complement the sheer of the hull. When coupled with the tapered cabin windows—a Catalina trademark—this yields a reasonably attractive appearance compared to many modern boats.”

Of course, what was modern in 1980 and what is modern today are two different things. For one, waterline lengths have increased in relation to length overall, which means shorter overhangs, which means bows that are more plumb.

The hull of the Catalina 30 is solid fiberglass; there is no balsa, no foam, which makes for a heavier boat, but also one that isn’t susceptible to potential delamination. The hull-deck joint is a shoebox, in which the wider deck, with downward-facing flanges, fits over the hull. It is then bonded and fastened with self-tapping screws. A wood sheerstrake glassed to the hull adds strength. The joint is then covered with a vinyl rubrail secured in an aluminum extrusion.

Shoal and deep keels were offered, both external lead through-bolted to the hull.

The masthead rig has upper and double-lower shrouds and is deck- stepped. A wood compression post transfers rigging loads to the keel. A tall rig, for light-air regions, was an option. Check wood spreaders for rot. Early boats had fixed portlights, but these can be upgraded to opening.

Stanchions, double lifelines and double stern and bow pulpits were standard. Stanchions are though-bolted, but backed only by washers, not backing plates of fiberglass or aluminum, which do a better job of transferring loads and preventing cracking of the gelcoat, and possibly the deck laminate, in way of the stanchion bases.

Like Tartan, early models had through-hulls made up of bronze pipe. Gate valves were standard and must be replaced with bronze positive-action seacocks.

The Catalina 30’s generous beam (for its day anyway) gives it good initial or form stability. And coupled with a conservative sail plan, the boat is stiff, much more so than the Pearson 30. The downside of such beamy hull forms is the tendency to develop weather helm when heeled; so it, like many other modern boats, is best when sailed relatively level.

The smallish sailplan also means that performance in light air is not particularly sparkling. Our 1980 review said, “To get good performance in light air the boat will either have to be ordered with the taller rig, or very large headsails must be carried. If headsails larger than a 150% genoa are carried with the normal rig, turning blocks will have to be added aft in order to get a proper lead to the headsail sheet winches.”

The biggest Catalina 30 PHRF fleets, both in California, rate 180 and 192 respectively; the Pearson 30 is 174 and the Tartan 30 177.

A gasoline Atomic 4 engine was standard; a small, underpowered diesel was optional. Look for a boat that’s been repowered with a newer engine like the Yanmar 3GM30F.

Interior “furniture,” such as berths and galley, are formed by an interior fiberglass pan or module dropped into the hull prior to the deck going on. A fiberglass headliner covers the underside of the deck. These make for an easily cleaned interior, and one that looka nicely finished (albeit like a refrigerator). Such liners do, however, restrict access to parts of the hull and deck, make customizing difficult, and are not as good thermal and acoustic insulators as wood. The bulkheads are teak-faced plywood.

Again, owing to its beam, the Catalina 30’s interior is more spacious than the Tartan 30’s or Pearson 30’s. The V-berth is comfortable, followed aft by the head and hanging lockers; a shower was optional. The engine is located very near the center of the boat, under the short leg of the L-shaped portside settee. Access is very good. There’s a U-shaped galley with alcohol stove/oven to port, and a quarterberth and chart table to starboard. But if you thought the Tartan 30 has too many berths, check this: The Catalina 30 supposedly sleeps seven! Two in the V-berth, two in the convertible portside dinette, one on the starboard settee, and two squished into the “double” quarter-berth.

The interior is spacious and wellplanned, but finish quality is only average.

The Catalina 30 is a pretty straightforward boat in terms of both design and construction. No big surprises.

Several potential issues mentioned recently on owner forums: corroded wiring harness between engine and control panel, poor rudder design (corrected with new design in December 1978), wear of rudderstock tube, chainplate attachment to bulkheads, gate valves on pipe through-hulls, and hollows in the lead keel.

A positive with any Catalina is that the company is still in business and able to offer customer support.

Catalina Yachts has been one of the country’s most successful builders because it offers a lot of boat for the money. If construction quality is only average, one must ask, “Do I need more?” Generally, what’s lacking is not structural integrity, but details, like more drawers with dovetail joints and hardwood sides. There’s lots of room in the Catalina 30, and there are hundreds on the used boat market, so you can find a deal. Because the Catalina is a somewhat newer boat than the Pearson 30 and Tartan 30, its prices run higher. Though fixer-uppers can be found, most run between $16,000 and $29,000, with an average of about $22,000.

An examination of 30-footers from the 1970s seems like a good place to begin our comparison of used boats, and the reasons are several: First, though boats 30-plus years old admittedly are getting a little long in the tooth, many are still around, and those well kept may represent great buys on the used-boat market—between $10,000 and $20,000. Second, the 30-foot size is where full cruising accommodations begin, with stand-up headroom, enclosed head, berths for four or five, inboard auxiliary engine, and a decent galley with ice box, sink, and stove-oven possible. Sure, you can find these features in some 27- and 28-footers, but the squeeze is telling.

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1974 Pearson 26

1974 Pearson 26

Fair Haven, New York

Make Pearson

Category Cruiser Boats

Posted Over 1 Month

1974 Pearson 26 This is a beautiful example of the ever popular Pearson 26. One of Pearson's most popular designs, the 26 offers a great opportunity for either the beginning sailor or the seasoned cruiser. This fresh water example has been well maintained, new cockpit cushions (2012), anchor, chain, rode, and windlass.

1980 Pearson 26

1980 Pearson 26

Destin, Florida

Category Sailboats

1980 Pearson 26 A beautifully cared for example of the classic Pearson. Has a Tohatsu 9.8 HP four stroke outboard that is approximately two years old, The cabin is well appointed, clean and dry.  New tiller handle, recent bottom job and boat shows gorgeous.

Classic Pearson 26 sailboat with new Nissan outboard, Chattanooga, TN

Classic Pearson 26 sailboat with new Nissan outboard, Chattanooga, TN

Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee

Category Cruiser Motorcycles

Length 26.0

Classic Pearson 26 sailboat with new Nissan outboard, Chattanooga, TN This pocket yacht is the perfect step up for small-boat sailors. It's just the right size for Chickamauga Lake near Chattanooga, TN. And it's ready to sail tomorrow (we sailed it just last week.) The boat comes with a brand new (2015) 9.8 hp Nissan outboard that will push the boat at 6 knots at half-throttle. We have been steadily upgrading this boat and it has a new roller furling genoa jib, a new bimini top for shade, new Danforth anchor, new lifelines, new Thetford portapotty, new VHF radio and new curtains. Custom cushion covers are on order. Has two deep cockpit lockers for storage, a pantry, a sink with a water pump, a hanging locker for clothes, and a nav table that doubles as a location for a portable stove. This boat comes with loads of equipment, everything from a GPS unit to life jackets and spare lines, two deep-cycle marine batteries, battery charger, built-in CD player, shore power cord, even a new boat hook. Boat will sleep four adults comfortably, and five in a pinch. The dinette table drops down to become a double berth. Reason for sale: Too busy to enjoy it fully. Boat is docked in Soddy Daisy, TN. You can take over the slip, which runs $175 a month and includes water and electricity. Priced at $6,995. The new motor, jib and bimini came to nearly $4,000. Pearson made quality yachts, just ask any experienced sailor. This is a 1971 model, hull number 321. Fin keel with a draft of 4 feet. Tiller steering. No trailer. Shown by appointment. Email inquiries only. In person sales only. Cash only. Will not ship.

1972 Pearson 26W

1972 Pearson 26W

Savannah, Georgia

Category Sloop Sailboats

1972 Pearson 26W 26 ft Pearson with fixed keel, 4ft draft, roller furling, GPS, depth sensor, 2008 Tohatsu 8hp outboard motor. Bottom needs to be cleaned and needs new battery. Selling as is.

1977 Pearson 26 SLOOP

1977 Pearson 26 SLOOP

Pine Beach, New Jersey

Model 26 SLOOP

Category Daysailer Sailboats

1977 Pearson 26 SLOOP The 26 Pearson Sloop is aclassic designed sailboat and makes a great family cruier. Sleeps 5 with V-berth, convertible settee, and starboard side single berth. Galley is aft. She features and oversized cockpit. The sail inventory : 2 - genoas, spinnaker with rigging. Powered by a single 15 hp Evinrude OB.

1972 Pearson P26

1972 Pearson P26

Chesapeake City, Maryland

1972 Pearson P26 Excellent well built boat by Pearson, Truly a great boat for the weekend sailor, or for that summer vacation. Vessel is offered for sale "where is as Is".

1972 Used Pearson Day Sailing Sailboat 26ft

1972 Used Pearson Day Sailing Sailboat 26ft

New York, New York

1972 Used Pearson Day Sailer Sailboat. The boat is 26 feet in length. The hull is made out of fiberglass. 15 horsepower engine. The boat is in good condition. Newly painted a year ago. No need to do any repairs. New GPS. Leather upholstery (walls, doors, etc.). Bathroom. Mini kitchen. A place to sleep. The boat is parked at the Sheepshead Bay Marina in Brooklyn, NY. ***NO SHIPPING. PICKUP ONLY (DELIVERY 10-15 MILE RADIUS OR AROUND BROOKLYN, QUEENS, MANHATTAN, AND STATEN ISLAND)*** Sell price: $3,950.00 For more information, please call (646)427-4767.

1984 Pearson Pearson 303

1984 Pearson Pearson 303

Marco Island, Florida

Model Pearson 303

This 1984 Pearson 303 Sailboat is in great shape. It has had one owner and has been kept high and dry on a lift since 1992. 13hp Diesel Yanmar motor runs well & has a low 271 hours. Easily sailed by a single person. Boat has been professionally maintained. 4 foot/4 inch Draft. Bimini Top and Windlass Anchor. Sails are in excellent condition and Extra Sail is included. Boat is being sold in "AS IS" Condition. Boat is being shown on Saturday, June 25th from 2:30pm - 6:30pm AND on Sunday, June 26th from 3:00pm - 6:30pm on Marco Island, FLFirst $9,500.00 or Best Reasonable Offer sails it away. Please call Nicole at 631-338-4532 to make an appointment and get the address.

26' Pearson Ariel

26' Pearson Ariel

Poulsbo, Washington

1962 26' Pearson Ariel Sloop, powered by 9.9 2-strokeSuzuki longshaft outboard

1970 Pearson 26 SL

1970 Pearson 26 SL

1970 Pearson 26 SL A bit of a project, at a low low price. Dingy in Pic's not included. Includes Main Sail & Jib Inspect this boat between 9am & 5pm any day of the week.  Keep this boat in yard at $4.00 per. Ft. Per. Mo.while you make her over to suit yourself.

1978 Pearson 26

1978 Pearson 26

Memphis, Michigan

Private Seller (586) 321-3255 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Photo 7 Photo 8 Photo 9 Photo 10 Photo 11 Photo 12 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1978 Pearson 26,This fixed keel Pearson 26 is in excellent condition and ready to sail. Look good on the water with great quality sails and re-finished wood. It includes a sturdy tandem trailer. It comes with a main sail with cover, jib with furler and spinnaker. Complete with lines, life jackets, radio, depth finder, compass, anchor with chain and line, auto pilot, lots of storage, working fresh water head, 22 gallon water tank, galley sink, 9.9 hp Yamaha outboard motor, fresh bottom paint, twin bilge pumps, twin batteries with battery selector switch and shore power, Sleeps (5). Looks great on the water, comfortable cabin and easy single sailer. Clean and ready to put in the water. $6300, 5863213255 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

1975 Pearson P26

1975 Pearson P26

Middle River, Maryland

Private Seller (717) 253-3897 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Photo 5 Photo 6 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 1975 Pearson P26, She turns heads in the yard, at the dock and underway.Well maintained and cared for pocket cruiser for the daysailer, casual weekender, novice, small family or racing enthusiast.Equipped for single-handed sailing (Raytheon autohelm, aft-led lines and cabin-top winch and stoppers including spinnaker gear and headsail furler, 2:1 harken traveler, 4:1 vang and cunningham)Ammenities include custom cockpit cushions, Magma propane grill, cabin carpet, automatic pump sink with 20 gal potable tank, chemical head, AM/FM/12-disk CD changer, Flat panel TV/Monitor and sleeping for 4-5 adults below deck.Upgrades include new standing and running rigging, rudder bushings, deck paint, lifelines, blocks, and dual battery systems with shore power inlet.She is dry (no leaky windows or hatches, has a clean and dry bilge), has painted lockers above and below deck. The gelcoat is exceptional for this vintage. $7000, 7172533897 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

26' 1973 Pearson P26

26' 1973 Pearson P26

Colchester, Vermont

Please call owner Dave at 802-310-6822. Boat is on Mallets Bay, in Colchester, Vermont. Accommodations -- Two-cabin layout, double v-berth forward,enclosed head 12g holding tank, convertible dinette to port, settee to starboard,galley space aft/. Electronics -- Depth Sounder, Compass Radio VHF, AM/FM/CD. Electrical system -- 12V DC, 1 battery 2015, nav lights Deck -- 1 Anchorrode, Safety lines, Bow Pulpit, Cockpit Cushions, Fenders and Dock-lines Mechanical -- 1 Manual bilge pump, 1 electric bilge pump, marine head w12g holding tank, tiller. Other Features -- Coast Guard safety package, 4 new PFDs, 2 fire extinguishers, Custom steel cradle and winter storage.

Pearson 26 like new sailboat

Pearson 26 like new sailboat

West Kingston, Rhode Island

Believes the engine is a 1993. Engine was last started 5/5/2014 functions, no damage. Engine uses Gas (2 stroke -- oil mix). All recent work is identified on the attached invoices and estimates. No outstanding balances are due and all estimates were approved and work completed. The Invoices are solely provided here to show that sail boat is well maintained and a significant amount of money was spent on maintenance and upgrades which include the following: 1) purchase and installation of new Harken furling system - $1,600.00; 2) purchase and installation of a new Doyle Genoa sail - $1,500.00; and 3) other items detailed on the invoices for 2012 total 8,500.00.totally restored 401-486-1066•Year: 1973•Make/Model: Pearson P26 Sailboat•Length: 26'•Beam: 8.7'•Draft: 4'•Date Last Used: 9/14/2013•Registration: 5/13/2014•Recently Painted: Spring 2012•Hull Type: Fiberglass•Hull Condition: Good•Vessel Floor Condition: Good•Exterior Condition: Good•Upholstery Condition: Good•Sitting Capacity: 6•Sleeping Capacity: 4 - 5•Transom Condition: Good•Engine Included: Yes•Engine Make: Johnson (see donor statements below)•Horsepower: 9.9•Engine Type: Outboard•Engine Last Started: 9/24/2013•Fuel Capacity: 6 Gallons•Fuel Type: Gas (see donor statements below)•Engine Running: Yes•Engine Run Time: 50 hrs•Sailboat Type:•Keel: Fixed fin•All Sails: Yes•Condition of Main Sail: Good•Condition of Foresail(s): Excellent•All Rigging: Yes•Rigging: Sloop•Dock lines (brand new still in box), cushions, tiller, mast, mainsail, foresail Genoa, roller furling, main sail cover, sail bags.

26' 1975 Pearson P26 Sailboat

26' 1975 Pearson P26 Sailboat

Branford, Connecticut

For more details visit: http://www.BoatsFSBO.com/96900 Please call boat owner Doug at 203-507-2697.No leaks - very dry boat. All deck hardware and fittings original and new completely re-bed using the Don Casey methods remove core, fill with epoxy, re-drill, bed and seal, Portlights re-bed, Keel bolts replaced bottom stripped and barrier coat applied 4 years ago. All running lights replaced, speedo and depthfinder 3 yrs old, New main sail, Completely refurbished and repaired 150 Genoa, New roller furler, 3 Year old, 15hp mercury outboard with less than 50 hours run time and maintenance performed every year. Fully-upgraded electrical system with automatic dual battery charger, no switching required, and dual battery monitoring station. New radio with ACS. New Sunbrella cushion covers, New fresh water tank hosing and galley pump, Stern seats, Double safety lines. All it needs is a fresh coat of paint. Life preservers, fire extinguishers, fenders, dock lines, etc.

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  1. PEARSON 26

    The PEARSON 26 WEEKENDER (or PEARSON 26W) has a longer cockpit and shorter coach roof. With a few very rare exceptions, all PERSON 26's have outboard wells and rely on an outboard motor for auxiliary power. Some boats were built at League City, TX (USA). Dimensions from original Pearson brochure (1974)

  2. Pearson 26

    Pearson 26 is a 26′ 2″ / 8 m monohull sailboat designed by William Shaw and built by Pearson Yachts between 1970 and 1983. ... The higher a boat's D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. ... Dimensions from original Pearson brochure (1974) *(Exact 'P' dimension is disputed. - 2009 ...

  3. Pearson 26 Sailboat

    Pearson 26. A Bill Shaw design, it was first available in 1970 and quickly became another best seller. When the Pearson 26 was unveiled at the 1970 New York Boat Show, its designer, Bill Shaw, said, "Providing ample headroom without making a 26-footer look like a layer cake is one of the challenging design aspects of a boat this size.

  4. Pearson 26 Weekender Sailboat

    The Pearson 26 Weekender sailboat detailed description, resources, and specifications. Pearson Yachts Portal. Home; History; Sailboats; Sailboats. Table of Sailboats; Models up to 21' Plebe 8; ... 1974 - 1983: Hull Speed: 6.24 kn: SA/D - Sail Area to Displacement: 16.74: DLR or D/L - Displacement to Length Ratio: 237: BR - Ballast Ratio:

  5. Pearson 26

    Overall, the combination of the boat's 8′ 8-1/2″ beam and 5′ 8″ headroom combine to create a reasonably comfortable 26-footer. Deck Layout. The deck layout on both models is uncomplicated and clean. The self-bailing cockpit of the P 26 comfortably seats four adults; the OD is large enough for six.

  6. 1974 Pearson 26ft sailboat for sale in Massachusetts

    1974 Pearson 26 ft Pearson sailboat with 2009 9.9 electric start power stroke, Yamaha outboard engine with 2 batteries. Price reduced from 6500.00. Must sell found a new boat. Mainsail in good condition, new batteries, Hood Jib 150 furler. Engine serviced and winterized every season. Very low hours. with 8 ft tender, life preservers.

  7. Pearson 26

    The Pearson 26 is a 26.12ft masthead sloop designed by William Shaw and built in fiberglass by Pearson Yachts between 1970 and 1983. 1750 units have been built. The Pearson 26 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized.

  8. 1974 Pearson 26 sailboat for sale in New Jersey

    1974 Pearson 26 sailboat for sale I just bought a larger boat and now I need to sell my Pearson. I've had this boat for 3 years. The boat has been well cared for with a very dry bilge and no apparent hull issues (no blistering etc noted). Included: Outboard Tohatsu 9.8 Backup Outboard 5hp (?brand) motor stowed away New mainsail, mainsail cover 2013

  9. Boat: 1974 Pearson 26

    The 1974 Pearson 26 sailboat has a fiberglass hull and has an overall length of 26.13 feet (sometimes referred to as LOA). The width (or beam) of this craft is 88 inches. This boat is rigged as a Sloop. The sail area for the sailboat is 318 square feet. The displacement for the boat is approximately 5400 lbs.

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    Get the latest 1974 Pearson 26 SL boat specs, boat tests and reviews featuring specifications, available features, engine information, fuel consumption, price, msrp and information resources.

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    26' 1974 Pearson. Great sailing boat, sleeps 4, get a jump on the coming season. Equipment: 9.9 hp 1995 Evinrude outboard motor, mainsail, Genoa with roller fuller, spinnaker, stove, sink, port-a-potty, anchor & rope, am/fm stereo, VHF radio, compass. ... Pearson Sailboats Pearson 26s Maine Pearsons. Featured Sailboats: Home. Register & Post ...

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    1974 Pearson 26 This is a beautiful example of the ever popular Pearson 26. One of Pearson's most popular designs, the 26 offers a great opportunity for either the beginning sailor or the seasoned cruiser. ... Classic Pearson 26 sailboat with new Nissan outboard, Chattanooga, TN This pocket yacht is the perfect step up for small-boat sailors ...

  13. 1974 Pearson

    The PEARSON 26 WEEKENDER (or PEARSON 26W) has a longer cockpit and shorter coach roof. With a few very rare exceptions, all PERSON 26's have outboard wells and rely on an outboard motor for auxiliary power. Some boats were built at League City, TX (USA). Dimensions from original Pearson brochure (1974)

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    1978 Pearson 26. US$6,000. CenterPointe Yacht Sales | Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Request Info. <. 1. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price. Boats Group does not guarantee the accuracy of conversion rates and rates may differ than those provided by financial institutions at the time of transaction.

  15. Pearson 26 Sailboat Photo Gallery

    Pearson 26 Sailboat pictures, a collection of Pearson 26 sailboats with specifications and photos. Pearson 26 Sailboat Photo Gallery: Home: Lessons: Rentals: How To: Forums: ... 8/7/07, 1974 Pearson 26, Pultneyville, New York, $6,500 1975 Pearson 26: 2/25/22, 1976 Pearson 26, Orlando, Florida, $3,500:

  16. Pearson 26, 1974, Plano, Texas, sailboat for sale from Sailing Texas

    Go to Sailing Texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale . Pearson 26, 1974 Pearson 26 Masthead Sloop - the jib/genoa raised to the top of the mast) >>> FREE SAILBOAT Length 26 feet Beam 8.5 feet Draft 4.0 feet Displacement 5,400 lbs Ballast 2,200 lbs Manual flush head (toilet) with storage tank. ...

  17. PEARSON 26 WEEKENDER

    Daysailor/Weekender version of PEARSON 26 with larger cockpit, (no bridge deck) shorter coach roof, the same rig and somewhat lighter displacement. With a few cosmetic changes, this version was renamed PEARSON 26 ONE DESIGN (1978-1983?). Of these 2 variants, at least 300 were built. All PERSON 26's have outboard wells and nearly all rely on […]

  18. Explore Pearson 26 Boats For Sale

    Pearson 26 boats are typically used for overnight-cruising and sailing. These boats were built with a fiberglass displacement; usually with an outboard-4s and available in Gas. Got a specific Pearson 26 in mind? There are currently 2 listings available on Boat Trader by both private sellers and professional boat dealers. ...

  19. ARIEL 26 (PEARSON)

    A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing", International Marine, Camden, Maine, 1991, states that a BN of 1 is generally accepted as the dividing line between so-called slow and fast multihulls.

  20. 1975 Pearson 26

    The PEARSON 26 WEEKENDER (or PEARSON 26W) has a longer cockpit and shorter coach roof. With a few very rare exceptions, all PERSON 26's have outboard wells and rely on an outboard motor for auxiliary power. Some boats were built at League City, TX (USA). Dimensions from original Pearson brochure (1974)

  21. Used Sailboats from the 1970s: Practical Sailor Puts Plastic Classics

    The boat was in production from 1974-1983, with more than 1,000 built. It came with a deep keel or keel/centerboard. The rudder was skeg-hung. The designer was John Cherubini, who worked for Hunter at the time. Marketed for value, workmanship was below average. ... The Pearson 30 is a fun boat to sail—quick and responsive. It has the lowest ...

  22. Pearson 26 Boats for sale

    1974 Pearson 26 This is a beautiful example of the ever popular Pearson 26. One of Pearson's most popular designs, the 26 offers a great opportunity for either the beginning sailor or the seasoned cruiser. ... Classic Pearson 26 sailboat with new Nissan outboard, Chattanooga, TN This pocket yacht is the perfect step up for small-boat sailors ...

  23. PEARSON 30

    LENGTH: Traditionally, LOA (length over all) equaled hull length. Today, many builders use LOA to include rail overhangs, bowsprits, etc. and LOD (length on deck) for hull length. That said, LOA may still mean LOD if the builder is being honest and using accepted industry standards developed by groups like the ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council).