1965 Pearson Vanguard
LOA
9.83m (32.3ft)
Beam
2.84m (9.3ft)
Displacement
4,082kg (8,999lbs)
Year
1965–1972
Manufacturer
Pearson
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 9.83 m | 32.3 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 7.01 m | 23.0 ft |
| Beam | 2.84 m | 9.3 ft |
| Draft | 1.22 m | 4.0 ft |
| Mast Height | 12.00 m | 39.4 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,082 kg | 8,999 lbs |
| Ballast | 1,678 kg | 3,699 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 36.0 m² | 388 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Full | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 10 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 38 L | 10.0 gal |
| Water Capacity | 57 L | 15.1 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | |
| Cabins | 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Philip Rhodes | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
14.32
Underpowered — needs more sail area for displacement
Ballast Ratio
41.1%
Heavy ballast — very stiff and stable
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.71 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
25.3
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1965 Pearson Vanguard
The Pearson Vanguard is one of the earliest production fiberglass sailboats and a Philip Rhodes design classic. Built like a battleship with thick hand-laid fiberglass, she remains a beloved cruiser six decades later.