The Pearson 34 2 is a 34.5ft masthead sloop designed by William Shaw and built in fiberglass by Pearson Yachts between 1989 and 1997.
The Pearson 34 2 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | Pearson 34 2 | ||
| Length | 34.50 ft | ||
| Beam | 11.50 ft | ||
| Draft | 5.75 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 17.33 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 50.43 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 229.66 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 22.85 | ||
| Capsize | 2.04 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 28.17 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 5.75 ft | ||
| Displacement | 11500 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 5800 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.11 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 550 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 309.75 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 240.63 sq.ft | ||
| I | 44.25 ft | ||
| J | 14 ft | ||
| P | 38.50 ft | ||
| E | 12.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 0 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 22 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 70 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | Pearson Yachts | ||
| Designer | William Shaw | ||
| First built | 1989 | ||
| Last built | 1997 | ||
| Number built | 0 | ?? |