Pearson 36-2
Description
The Pearson 36-2 is a versatile cruising sloop designed by William Shaw and built by Pearson Yachts in Bristol, Rhode Island, from 1985 to 1990. An evolution of the original Pearson 36 (1972–1976), it prioritizes spacious accommodations and comfortable coastal cruising over the racing focus of its predecessor, while retaining enough performance for club regattas. With approximately 100–150 units produced, the 36-2 features a wider beam, updated keel options (standard fin, shoal, or wing), and a modernized interior, making it ideal for families, liveaboards, or Caribbean/Bahamas cruising.
Construction Details
| Designer | Bill Shaw |
|---|---|
| Builder | Pearson Yachts |
| Length | 36.500 ft |
| LOA | 36.500 ft |
| LWL | 29.580 ft |
| Beam | 12.330 ft |
| Displacement | 15000 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.500 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 47.10 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.42 ft |
| p | 41 ft |
| e | 14.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.10 ft | 15.42 ft | 41 ft | 14.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 41 ft - (12497 mm) |
| Foot | * 14.5 ft - (4420 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.73 ft - (13024 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 43.01 ft - (13109 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 305.95 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 39.65 ft - (12085 mm) |
| Foot | * 20.5 ft - (6248 mm) |
| Leech | * 34.3 ft - (10455 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.73 ft - (5404 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | * 351.52 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 47.25 ft - (14402 mm) |
| Foot | 25 ft - (7620 mm) |
| Leech | 44.75 ft - (13640 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 151.17 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.31 ft - (7105 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.09 ° |
| Area | * 550.59 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 47.08 ft - (14350 mm) |
| Foot | * 24.97 ft - (7611 mm) |
| Leech | * 44.21 ft - (13475 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 23.13 ft - (7050 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | * 544.51 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | * 47.08 ft - (14350 mm) |
| MidGirth | * 27.76 ft - (8461 mm) |
| Foot | * 27.76 ft - (8461 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1111 ft² |
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