PEARSON 36
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 36.56 ft |
| LWL | 29.16 ft |
| Beam | 11.08 ft |
| Draft | 6 ft |
| Displacement | 13,500 lb |
| Ballast | 6,100.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.2 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 46 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 14.83 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 40.5 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 12.83 ft |
| FLforestay | 14.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 621.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 341.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 579.9 sq ft |
Engine
| Yanmar | 3GM30F27 hpSee all 31 parts → |
About the PEARSON 36
According to the original literature, the PEARSON 36 was designed with with the "IOR 1 ton rule in mind". An entirely new PEARSON 36 was introduced in 1985. (listed as PEARSON 36-2)
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 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 3.6 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| 60° | 3.8 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| 75° | 4.0 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| 90° | 3.8 | 5.2 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| 110° | 3.9 | 5.3 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| 120° | 3.7 | 5.2 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 8.9 |
| 135° | 3.3 | 4.6 | 5.7 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 9.1 |
| 150° | 2.8 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.4 |
| Beat VMG | 2.3 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 |
| Run VMG | 2.4 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 |
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
8 listings · boat years 1973–1989 · median $20,000
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 36.56ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
6 reported issues across 4 systems for the PEARSON 36, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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