Masthead Sloop
• Fin w/spade rudder
• Built 1970–1983
Dimensions
LOA
26.12 ft
LWL
21.67 ft
Beam
8.69 ft
Max Draft
4 ft
Displacement
5,400 lbs
Ballast
2,200 lbs
Performance Ratios
Capsize Ratio ⓘ
1.98
(offshore safe)
SA/D Ratio ⓘ
16.7
D/L Ratio ⓘ
237
Ballast Ratio ⓘ
40.7%
Sail Plan
Sail Area
321 sq ft
I
31.5 ft
J
11.7 ft
P
27.5 ft
E
10 ft
Construction
Hull Type
Fin w/spade rudder
Rig Type
Masthead Sloop
Hull Material
FG w/balsa cored deck
Ballast Type
Iron
Production
First Built
1970
Last Built
1983
Number Built
1750
Engine & Accommodations
Water
22 gal
Mast Height
35.17 ft
Headroom
5.67 ft
Notes: The PEARSON 26 was one of the company's most successful models. A number of changes were made during a very long production run.\nThe PEARSON 26 WEEKENDER (or PEARSON 26W) has a longer cockpit and shorter coach roof. \nWith a few very rare exceptions, all PERSON 26's have outboard wells and rely on an outboard motor for auxiliary power.\nSome boats were built at League City, TX (USA).\nDimensions from original Pearson brochure (1974)\n*(Exact 'P' dimension is disputed. - 2009)