1975 Pearson 39
LOA
11.89m (39.0ft)
Beam
3.51m (11.5ft)
Displacement
7,711kg (17,000lbs)
Year
1975–1980
Manufacturer
Pearson
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 11.89 m | 39.0 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 9.45 m | 31.0 ft |
| Beam | 3.51 m | 11.5 ft |
| Draft | 1.68 m | 5.5 ft |
| Mast Height | 15.50 m | 50.9 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,711 kg | 17,000 lbs |
| Ballast | 3,175 kg | 7,000 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 60.8 m² | 654 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 28 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 114 L | 30.1 gal |
| Water Capacity | 189 L | 49.9 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | William Shaw | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
15.83
Moderate — adequate for cruising
Ballast Ratio
41.2%
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
21.5
Moderate — acceptable for coastal cruising
About the 1975 Pearson 39
The Pearson 39 is a classic American centre-cockpit cruiser with outstanding build quality. A comfortable liveaboard and coastal cruiser with excellent storage and tankage for extended passages.