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Pearson 27 (Triton 27)
Pearson 27 (Triton 27) is a 27 ′ 0 ″ / 8.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Doug Peterson (unauthorized) and built by Pearson Yachts starting in 1986.
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)
This version of the PEARSON 27 is the same as the TRITON 27 and similar to the earlier US 27 by US Yachts. In 1984-85 Pearson sold a line of sailboats that it called the Tritons. The molds for these yachts were actually purchased from US Yachts, a division of Bayliner Inc. (the Buccaneer series of sailboats). Shoal draft: 3.50’/1.07m. All are distantly related to the CHASER 29, an IOR 1/2 ton design by Doug Peterson (1975).
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PEARSON 27 Detailed Review
If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of PEARSON 27. Built by Pearson Yachts and designed by William Shaw, the boat was first built in 1988. It has a hull type of Wing Keel and LOA is 8.21. Its sail area/displacement ratio 16.50. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Universal, runs on Diesel.
PEARSON 27 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about PEARSON 27 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.
Boat Information
Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the pearson 27.
PEARSON 27 was designed by William Shaw.
Who builds PEARSON 27?
PEARSON 27 is built by Pearson Yachts.
When was PEARSON 27 first built?
PEARSON 27 was first built in 1988.
How long is PEARSON 27?
PEARSON 27 is 6.86 m in length.
What is mast height on PEARSON 27?
PEARSON 27 has a mast height of 8.69 m.
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Pearson 27 triton 27
The pearson 27 triton 27 is a 27.0ft masthead sloop designed by doug peterson and built in fiberglass by pearson yachts between 1984 and 1985..
The Pearson 27 triton 27 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. 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.
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Hi, First time poster! I currently sail a 23 foot Precision and have been looking at moving up in the future. I like the look of the Pearson 27 at my marina. Any thoughts or opinions on the boat? TIA, John
Rich (P303)
Pearson is a great boat. I have a P303... it is perfect for me. Grab the owner of the boat at the Marina... I am sure he would like to take you for a spin. You can decide for yourself! You can't go wrong with a Pearson... it is a quality name. Rich
Pearson 27 keel Thanks for the replies. Does anyone know if the wing keel is bolted on or molded into the hull? TIA, John
Pearson 27 keel John, The wing keel on the 27 is a bolt on and is lead. The 27 was designed by Bill Shaw as a family of boats from the 27 thru the 39. I'm not sure which size was the "mother" design, but think it was the 39. The sizes in the new family that duplicated previous size numbers have been dubed the -2 series (i.e P36-2). The family was designed in 1984 /1985 and the first models were introduced as 1985 models. There are some very characteristic manufacturing features on Pearson hulls that were carried over from previous hull families that can identify the Bill Shaw designs, including the main support structure, shroud loading points, mast loading, skegs, engine location, etc. We have a 27 in the marina with my boat and the owner loves it. It looks like new after twenty years. Dave
Pearson 27 keel Thanks Dave
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P-27 I owned a 1989 P-27 for 14 years and loved the boat. I moved up to a P-33-2 in part because the P-27 was so well made and sailed so well. Go for it. You won't be disappointed. Dave is most correct that the P-27 was designed by Bill Shaw. Bffatcat is right that Pearson bought some molds from U.S. Yachts, but those boats were marketed under the Pearson Triton line. Confusing yes, but they are very different boats, and not that many were made. While Pearson was having money troubles in the late '80's, they didn't lack funds to hire a naval architect since Bill Shaw was still there! Bill designed the boats right up to the end, with help from Bill Richards and some other employees no doubt, but Shaw was the man at the drafting table. Any other questions about the 27, let me know.
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Table of All Models by Pearson Yachts
All sailboat models.
Listed by model name - click header field to sort by column.
Key to Sailboat Table
- Model: Pearson model name and link to line drawing.
- Type: Boat and Rig Attributes. All types are Bermuda rigged sloop, single mast with fore-and-aft sails, unless otherwise specified by Cat, Ketch, or Yawl.
- LOA: Length Over All, the maximum length of the hull, in feet, from stem to stern measuring parallel to the waterline. This does not include projections of pulpits or spars.
- Draft: Deepest extent of hull, typically bottom distance from waterline to bottom of keel.
- DISP: Displacement, the vessel's weight in pounds, calculated from the volume of water displaced by it.
- SA/D: The sail area to displacement ratio is a bench-mark to evaluate light air performance as well as heavy air conditions.
- Production: Approximate years and number produced.
- Designer: Yacht designer
- Links: Web-Page references. External sites open in new tab or window.
Specifications are approximate from Pearson Yachts.
Key to Designers
- Shaw – William H. Shaw joined Pearson Yachts in 1964 as Chief Architect, eventually running the entire Pearson Yachts Division of Grumman. During his tenure, he and his team designed over 50 different sail and power boats. Bill Shaw
- Alberg – Carl Alberg's successful career as a designer can be linked back to his partnership with Pearson Yachts and early fiberglass yacht construction. Carl Alberg
- Tripp – During the 1960s, William H. Tripp Jr. was one of America’s most successful yacht designers. Bill Tripp
- Rhodes – Philip L. Rhodes was a naval architect known for his diverse yacht designs. Philip Rhodes | Philip Rhodes Vanguard
- Tritt – Bill Tritt is a yacht builder with a keen interest in fiberglass as a material to use in boats and cars. Bill Tritt
- Alden – John G. Alden was an American naval architect and the founder of Alden Designs. John Alden
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Learn about the PEARSON 27, a popular cruising sailboat with a wing keel and a masthead sloop rig. Find out its hull type, displacement, ballast, draft, auxiliary power, accommodations, sailboat calculations, rig and sail particulars, and more.
The Pearson 27 is fast and stiff due to her generous sail plan, long waterline length, and wide beam. Standard on this boat is the innovative shallow draft winged keel which allows the boat to roam freely while offering performance that is tough to distinguish from deeper keel boats.
1988 Pearson 27. US$14,500. Fay's Boat Yard, Inc | Gilford, New Hampshire. 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.
A small shoal draft cruising yacht with a simple rig, a wing keel and a double quarter-berth layout. Learn about the design features, performance and interior of the Pearson 27, a family-friendly boat that can be sailed by beginners.
Pearson 27 is a 26′ 11″ / 8.2 m monohull sailboat designed by William Shaw and built by Pearson Yachts starting in 1988. ... 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. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL: Waterline ...
Notes. This version of the PEARSON 27 is the same as the TRITON 27 and similar to the earlier US 27 by US Yachts. In 1984-85 Pearson sold a line of sailboats that it called the Tritons. The molds for these yachts were actually purchased from US Yachts, a division of Bayliner Inc. (the Buccaneer series of sailboats). Shoal draft: 3.50'/1.07m.
This version of the PEARSON 27 is the same as the TRITON 27 and similar to the earlier US 27 by US Yachts. In 1984-85 Pearson sold a line of sailboats that it called the Tritons. The molds for these yachts were actually purchased from US Yachts, a division of Bayliner Inc. (the Buccaneer series of sailboats). Shoal draft: 3.50'/1.07m.
The Triton 27, also called the Pearson 27, is an American sailboat that was designed by Doug Peterson and first built in 1984.. The design is a unauthorized development of Peterson's International Offshore Rule Half Ton class Chaser 29 racer, using the same hull design. The molds had been owned by US Yachts, a division of Bayliner, to build the US Yachts US 27 and were sold to Pearson Yachts.
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.
boat was introduced as the Pearson Triton 27, in an effort to capitalize on the fame of the familiar Triton name. In 1987, Pearson Yachts introduced a new 27-foot design by Bill Shaw that it named the Pearson 27. Some brokers began to call this new model the Pearson 27-2 to distinguish it from the earlier model designed by Peterson.
Learn about the PEARSON 27, a 26.94-foot sloop with a wing keel and a diesel auxiliary engine. Find out its hull type, sail area, displacement, ballast, draft, and more from this detailed review by HarborMoor.
1988 Pearson 27. This well-maintained 1988 Pearson 27 Sloop sailboat, designed by renowned naval architect Bill Shaw, is now available for sale. With only two owners, it has been lovingly cared for and exclusively used in the freshwater beauty of Lake Winnipesaukee. The boat features an open concept salon, teak interior, and sleeps four, making ...
Pearson 27; Pearson T-27; Renegade 27; Pearson 28. Pearson 28-1; Pearson 28-2; Triton 28; Coaster 30; Pearson 30; Flyer 30; Wanderer 30; Pearson 300; Pearson 303; Models 31'-35' Pearson 31. ... A responsive table of all of the Pearson Sailboat models with search and sort capabilities and links to internet resources. There is a dedicated page on ...
The Pearson 27 triton 27 is a 27.0ft masthead sloop designed by Doug Peterson and built in fiberglass by Pearson Yachts between 1984 and 1985. The Pearson 27 triton 27 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
Feb 1, 2006. 279. Pearson 36-2 Houston, TX / Rock Hall, MD. Feb 20, 2008. #4. Pearson 27 keel. John,u000bu000bThe wing keel on the 27 is a bolt on and is lead.u000bu000bThe 27 was designed by Bill Shaw as a family of boats from the 27 thru the 39. I'm not sure which size was the "mother" design, but think it was the 39.
The starting price is $4,755, the most expensive is $14,500, and the average price of $9,628. Related boats include the following models: 323 Pearson, 30 and 34. Boat Trader works with thousands of boat dealers and brokers to bring you one of the largest collections of Pearson 27 boats on the market. You can also browse boat dealers to find a ...
PEARSON 27. Pearson 27 ... Key to Sailboat Table. Model: Pearson model name and link to line drawing. Type: Boat and Rig Attributes. All types are Bermuda rigged sloop, single mast with fore-and-aft sails, unless otherwise specified by Cat, Ketch, or Yawl.
Pearson is a yacht builder that currently has 91 yachts for sale on YachtWorld, including 2 new vessels and 89 used yachts, listed by experienced boat and yacht brokers mainly in the following countries: United States, Canada, Spain, Mexico and Puerto Rico. YachtWorld offers a diverse array of models, showcasing a comprehensive span of sizes ...
Pearson 27 sailboat. I'm looking at Pearson 27 sailboats built around 1988. They seem to be very solid sailboats and reasonably priced can someone give me advice or an opinion about these boats the boats I've been looking at are freshwater boats. My intention is to use the boat along the Eastern seaboard Chesapeake Bay Etc.
Pearson preowned sailboats for sale by owner. Pearson used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. ... Sailboat Added 27-May-2022 More Details: Pearson Yachts Pearson 40: Length: 39.92' Beam: 12.5' Draft: 4.25' Year: 1979: Type: cruiser: Hull:
It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and length at waterline. The higher the number the faster speed prediction for the boat. A cat with a number 0.6 is likely to sail 6kts in 10kts wind, a cat with a number of 0.7 is likely to sail at 7kts in 10kts wind. KSP = (Lwl*SA÷D)^0.5*0.5
Pearson 27. Medical Kit Tool Kit Spare Parts Additional Safety Equipment Dealer Responsibility 2.11.2.2 2.4.2.3 2.11.2.11 2.11.3 2.4.4 YACHT ... follows indicating your boat and hull number: PEARSON YACHTS WEST SHORE ROAD PORTSMOUTH, RI 02871 Attn: Customer Service Department.
27.50 ft / 8.38 m: E: ... The PEARSON 26 WEEKENDER (or PEARSON 26W) has a longer cockpit and shorter coach roof. ... Like the LWL, it will vary with the weights of fuel, water, stores and equipment. A boat's actual draft is usually somewhat more than the original designed or advertised draft. For boats with adjustable keels (centerboards ...