ELECTRA (PEARSON)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 22.5 ft |
| LWL | 16.75 ft |
| Beam | 7 ft |
| Draft | 3 ft |
| Displacement | 3,000 lb |
| Ballast | 1,299 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.5 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Pmainsail luff | 11.48 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 10.01 ft |
Engine
| Commonly | Atomic 4 |
About the ELECTRA (PEARSON)
Besides some early sailing dingies, The ELECTRA was the second boat built by Pearson Yachts. The later PEARSON ENSIGN shares the same hull.
Designed by Carl Alberg and built by Pearson Yachts (USA) between 1960 and 1965, the Electra is a classic 22.5 ft masthead sloop with a production run of 350 hulls. This data-driven synthesis highlights its status as a well-documented vintage cruiser, noting that while it offers a comfortable cruising platform with a comfort ratio of 18.78, owners must remain vigilant regarding age-related structural degradation.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a classic Alberg design and manageable size, rather than serious bluewater passagemaking.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 3000.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.94, the Electra is generally considered suitable for protected coastal waters but lacks the heavy displacement and robust construction typically required for extended offshore passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Pearson 22 and other early 1960s Alberg designs like the Ranger 22, as they share similar displacement, beam, and fin-keel characteristics from the same era.
Direct variant of the ELECTRA (PEARSON)
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 |
| 60° | 5.2 | 5.7 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 |
| 75° | 5.3 | 5.9 | 6.2 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| 90° | 5.3 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.7 |
| 110° | 5.3 | 6.0 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 8.7 |
| 120° | 5.1 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 9.4 |
| 135° | 4.5 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 7.0 | 7.9 | 9.0 | 11.0 |
| 150° | 3.8 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 10.7 |
| Beat VMG | 3.3 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Run VMG | 3.3 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 9.2 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 22.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
5 reported issues across 4 systems for the ELECTRA (PEARSON), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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