Pearson Electra
Description
The Pearson Electra is a classic 22'6" fiberglass sloop designed by renowned naval architect Carl Alberg as a Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) racer, and built by Pearson Yachts in Bristol, Rhode Island, from 1960 to 1965. Following the groundbreaking success of the Pearson Triton (Pearson's first major hit in 1959), the Electra was the company's second major fiberglass sailboat, with about 350 units produced. It shares its hull with the more popular Pearson Ensign (introduced 1962) but features a smaller cockpit and larger cabin for overnight cruising, making it a versatile day-sailor, racer, or weekend cruiser. Praised for its sturdy construction, balanced handling, and Alberg pedigree, it's an early icon of affordable fiberglass boating—trailerable, forgiving, and still active in one-design fleets today.
Construction Details
| Designer | Carl Alberg |
|---|---|
| Builder | Pearson Yachts |
| Length | 22.500 ft |
| Notes | corrected the rig dimensions to match the sailplan-jf 9/11/25 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 26.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.50 ft |
| p | 23 ft |
| e | 10 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.50 ft | 8.50 ft | 23 ft | 10 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 23 ft - (7010 mm) |
| Foot | 10 ft - (3048 mm) |
| Leech | 24.55 ft - (7483 mm) |
| Tack Angle | 88 ° |
| Diagonal | 24.76 ft - (7547 mm) |
| Head (inches) | 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | 118.76 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 22.26 ft - (6785 mm) |
| Foot | 11.27 ft - (3435 mm) |
| Leech | 19.32 ft - (5889 mm) |
| Percentage LP | 115.06 % |
| Length Perpendicular | 9.78 ft - (2981 mm) |
| Deck Angle | 12 ° |
| Area | 108.86 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.44 ft - (8059 mm) |
| Foot | 13.73 ft - (4185 mm) |
| Leech | 24.86 ft - (7577 mm) |
| Percentage LP | 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | 12.75 ft - (3886 mm) |
| Deck Angle | 4.01 ° |
| Area | 168.54 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | 26.44 ft - (8059 mm) |
| MidGirth | 15.3 ft - (4663 mm) |
| Foot | 15.3 ft - (4663 mm) |
| Perc LP | 180 % |
| Area | 344 ft² |
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