What is the Pearson 367's sail area to displacement ratio?

The Pearson 367 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 14.19. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.

What is the Pearson 367's comfort ratio?

The Pearson 367 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 33.13. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.

Is the Pearson 367 safe for offshore sailing?

The Pearson 367 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.77. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.

What is the hull speed of the Pearson 367?

The theoretical hull speed of the Pearson 367 is 7.34 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.

How much does a Pearson 367 weigh?

The Pearson 367 has a displacement of 17,700.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 36.42 ft.

How much does a used Pearson 367 cost?

Based on 2 recent market listings, used Pearson 367 sailboats typically sell for between $45,000 and $45,000, with a median asking price of $45,000. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.

Who designed the Pearson 367?

The Pearson 367 was designed by William Shaw, first built in 1981.

Pearson 367 Performance — PHRF, SA/D, Hull Speed & Sailing Characteristics

The Pearson 367 is moderately powered for comfortable coastal cruising, with a steady, comfortable ride offshore.

Hull Speed

The theoretical displacement-mode speed limit — determined by waterline length, not engine or sail power.

7.3 kts

A displacement hull pushes a bow wave whose speed is limited by the waterline length. With a waterline of 30.0′, the Pearson 367 tops out around 7.3 knots in displacement mode — after that, the bow wave outruns the hull and resistance climbs steeply.

1.34 × √30.0′ LWL = 7.3 kts

Performance Ratios

Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.

SA / Displacement

14.2

Moderate sail power — a capable coastal cruiser, not overpowered.

Ballast / Displacement

41.2%

Stiff enough to carry a big genoa comfortably into moderate breeze.

Displacement / Length

293

Moderate-heavy — carries provisions well, deliberate in light air.

Comfort Ratio

33.1

Good offshore comfort — steady enough for multi-day passages.

Capsize Screening

1.77

Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.

Hull Speed

7.3kts

S# (Speed Number)

1.6

Pounds/Inch Immersion

1lbs

Weight needed to sink the hull one inch — loading sensitivity.

Motion & Offshore Suitability

Two ratios that matter most when you're planning passages — how the boat feels in a seaway, and whether the hull geometry is suitable for open ocean.

Comfort Ratio

33.1

Good offshore comfort — steady enough for multi-day passages.

Under 20 — Snappy, racing motion

20–30 — Acceptable coastal

30–40 — Good offshore comfort

Over 40 — Very comfortable offshore

Capsize Screening Formula

1.77

Below the 2.0 offshore threshold — acceptable for ocean passages.

Under 2.0 — Acceptable for offshore

Over 2.0 — Coastal / protected waters

PHRF Fleet Position

Where the Pearson 367 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.

Cruiser/Racer 90–150

Cruiser 150–210

Heavy Cruiser 210–300

Cs 36 126s/nm

Freedom 36 132s/nm

Catalina 36 138s/nm

Pearson 36 2 138s/nm

Pearson 365 210s/nm

Estimated Speed by Wind

Rough boat speed estimates at different true wind speeds and points of sail — derived from hull speed, SA/D, and displacement, not measured polars.

Point of Sail	6 kts TWS	10 kts TWS	15 kts TWS	20 kts TWS
Close-hauled40–50°	2.7	3.4	3.8	4.0
Close Reach60°	3.3	4.1	4.6	4.8
Beam Reach90°	4.0	5.0	5.6	5.9
Broad Reach120–135°	3.7	4.7	5.2	5.4
Run150–180°	2.9	3.7	4.2	4.3

These are simplified estimates based on hull speed (7.3 kts), SA/D (14.2), and empirical efficiency curves — not instrument-measured polars. Real-world speed varies with sea state, bottom condition, sail trim, and current. Speeds in gold approach hull speed; bold gold means near or at hull speed.

Wind Range & Comfort Envelope

Estimated wind ranges for comfortable sailing on the Pearson 367 — based on sail area, ballast, and displacement characteristics.

Ghost

Sweet Spot

Reef

Heavy

0–7 kts 7–22 kts 22–32 kts 32+ kts

Ghosting

0–7 kts

Light air, motor-sailing likely. Need patience and a light genoa.

Sweet Spot

7–22 kts

Comfortable under full sail. Best speed-to-comfort ratio.

Time to Reef

22–32 kts

Time to shorten sail. Reef the main, swap to a working jib.

Heavy Weather

32+ kts

Storm conditions. Storm jib or bare poles. Seek shelter if coastal.

How It Compares

Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Pearson 367.

	Pearson 367	Catalina 36	Cs 36	Freedom 36	Pearson 36 2	Pearson 365
Dimensions
LOA	36.4	36.3	36.5	36.4	36.5	36.4
LWL	30.0	30.3	29.3	30.6	29.6	30.0
Beam	11.5	11.9	11.5	12.5	12.3	11.4
Displacement	17	13	15	14	15	17
Ballast	7	6	6	6	5	7
Sail Area	600	545	822	685	—	—
Performance
PHRF	—	138	126	132	138	210
SA/Disp	14.2	15.4	21.2	18.6	—	—
Bal/Disp	41.2	44.4	41.9	45.2	38.7	41.2
Comfort	33.1	24.0	29.5	23.7	—	—
Capsize	1.77	2.01	1.85	2.06	—	—
Hull Speed	7.3	7.4	7.3	7.4	—	—