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Pearson 24
Designer: William Shaw  ·  Builder: Pearson Yachts (Usa)  ·  First built: 1967
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About the Pearson 24

Launched in the early 1970s, this compact cruiser emerged from Pearson Yachts during their era of producing well-built fiberglass boats for the growing recreational sailing market. Despite limited available specifications, the Pearson 24 represents the company's commitment to creating seaworthy vessels that could handle coastal cruising while remaining manageable for smaller crews. Built with Pearson's characteristic solid fiberglass construction, this design likely features the company's reputation for durability and attention to detail. The 24-foot length places it in the sweet spot for weekend coastal cruising, offering enough interior space for basic amenities while maintaining the agility needed for responsive sailing performance. Like other Pearson designs of this era, the boat probably incorporates a traditional aesthetic with practical sailing characteristics. The size makes it suitable for exploring protected waters, island hopping, and learning advanced sailing skills without the complexity of larger vessels. For sailors seeking a classic fiberglass cruiser with proven construction methods, this model represents Pearson's philosophy of building boats that balance comfort, safety, and sailing performance in a manageable package ideal for coastal adventures.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 23.50 ft / 7.16 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 18.50 ft / 5.64 m
Beam 8.00 ft / 2.44 m
Max Draft 4.00 ft / 1.22 m
Displacement 4,300.00 lb / 1,950 kg
Ballast 1,800.00 lb / 816 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin Keel
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer William Shaw
Builder Pearson Yachts (USA)
First Built 1967
Last Built 1969
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Performance Ratios
PHRF Rating PHRF (Performance Handicap Racing Fleet) is a national racing handicap measured in seconds per nautical mile. Lower values indicate faster boats. Ratings are sourced from US Sailing's national database (median across 60+ regional fleets).
Under 0 — Ultralight racer0–90 — Performance racer90–150 — Cruiser/racer150–210 — Typical cruiserOver 210 — Heavy/slow cruiser
252
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
41.86
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
303.18
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 3.17 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 17.17
J (Foretriangle Base) 9.16 ft / 2.79 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 283.00 ft² / 26.29 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) 303.18
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Pearson 24 ★
23.5 ft
Precision 23
23.4 ft
Santana 23 D
23.3 ft
LWL
Pearson 24 ★
18.5 ft
Precision 23
20.0 ft
Santana 23 D
20.6 ft
Beam
Pearson 24 ★
8.0 ft
Precision 23
8.5 ft
Santana 23 D
8.8 ft
Displacement
Pearson 24 ★
4 lbs
Precision 23
2 lbs
Santana 23 D
2 lbs
Ballast
Pearson 24 ★
1 lbs
Precision 23
850 lbs
Santana 23 D
1 lbs
Sail Area
Pearson 24 ★
Precision 23
248 sq ft
Santana 23 D
284 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Pearson 24 ★
252 s/nm
Precision 23
243 s/nm
Santana 23 D
174 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Pearson 24 ★
Precision 23
21.9
Santana 23 D
24.1
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Pearson 24 ★
41.9 %
Precision 23
Santana 23 D
43.5 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Pearson 24 ★
Precision 23
10.4
Santana 23 D
10.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Pearson 24 ★
Precision 23
2.53
Santana 23 D
2.57
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Pearson 24 ★
303
Precision 23
Santana 23 D
132
Hull Speed
Pearson 24 ★
Precision 23
6.0 kts
Santana 23 D
6.1 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Pearson 24 ★
Precision 23
4.3
Santana 23 D
4.6
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