PEARSON 28 (1980-82)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 28 ft |
| LWL | 25 ft |
| Beam | 9.33 ft |
| Draft | 5 ft |
| Displacement | 7,850 lb |
| Ballast | 3,530.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 37.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 11.3 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 31.9 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 10 ft |
| FLforestay | 11.3 ft |
| Mainsail | 384.1 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 211.9 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 360.2 sq ft |
Engine
| Commonly | Atomic 4 |
About the PEARSON 28 (1980-82)
The first PEARSON 28 underwent a number of modifications around 1980. These included an updated keel and a number of minor changes to the interior. The PEARSON 28-2 (1985) is a completely new design.
Direct variant of the PEARSON 28 (1980-82)
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
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the PEARSON 28 (1980-82) yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 28ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
6 documented issues across 4 systems, documented on the near-identical sister model PEARSON 28 (1975-80). The PEARSON 28 (1980-82) shares its hull, rig and keel, so these findings apply.
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Which engine powers your PEARSON 28 (1980-82)?
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Brands sometimes mentioned for this model: Atomic 4 — is it one of these?
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