The Pearson 27 is a 26.92ft masthead sloop designed by William Shaw and built in fiberglass by Pearson Yachts between 1986 and 1991.
It accomodates 4 people in 1 cabins plus salon.
The Pearson 27 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 day-boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Pearson 27 | ||
| Length | 26.92 ft | ||
| Beam | 9.17 ft | ||
| Draft | 3.33 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 16.50 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 37.50 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 227.32 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 19.66 | ||
| Capsize | 2.04 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull wing keel | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 22.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 3.33 ft | ||
| Displacement | 5800 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 2175 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 6.36 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 332 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 38 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 185.22 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 146.78 sq.ft | ||
| I | 34.30 ft | ||
| J | 10.80 ft | ||
| P | 28.50 ft | ||
| E | 10.30 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 12 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 10 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 25 gals | ||
| Headroom | 6.50 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 1 | ||
| Nb of berths | 4 | ||
| Nb heads | 1 |
Builder data
| Builder | Pearson Yachts | ||
| Designer | William Shaw | ||
| First built | 1986 | ||
| Last built | 1991 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |