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Pearson Yachts 40

Masthead Sloop · Keel/CB & spade rudder · 1979–1981

Specifications

LOA

12.17 m

LWL

9.53 m

Beam

3.81 m

Draft (max)

2.87 m

Displacement

10342 kg

Ballast

5534 kg

Rig

Masthead Sloop

Hull

Keel/CB & spade rudder

Comfort ratio

36.0

Capsize screening

1.77

Hull speed

7.5 kn

SA / displacement

16.0

Sail area

74.6 m²

Designer

William H. Shaw

Builder

Pearson Yachts

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