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1973 Pearson 26 Classic cruiser. 2019 Tohatsu 6 HP outboard Main and jib in fair condition Basic Boat Info Make: Pearson Model: 26 Year: 1973 Condition: Used Category: Sail Builder: Pearson Designer: William Shaw Construction: Fiberglass Boat Hull ID: PEA467260773 Has Hull ID: Yes Keel Type: Fin Keel Dimensions Length: 26 ft Length Overall: 26 ft Waterline Length: 21’8 ft Beam: 8’8 ft Max Draft: 4 ft Cabins Count: 2 Engines / Speed Engines: 1 Make: Tohatsu Model: SailPro 6 Fuel: Unleaded Engine Power: 6hp Type: Outboard Year: 2019 Tanks Water Tanks: 1 Water Tank Capacity: 22 gal Other Heads Count: 1 Boat Class: Cruisers
Equipment: General Description Classic 1973 Pearson 26 Good Sailing Boat Main with Cover and Jib in Serviceable Condition 2019 Tohatsu Sail Pro 6 HP Cabin is dry Cushions are in Good condition Lifelines Tiller New Star Board Hatch Boards
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
A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
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
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
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
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 Beam1.33)
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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