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  1. ENSIGN (PEARSON)

    They passed the information along to Pearson, who subsequently asked Alberg to design a day sailor, suitable for one-design racing, based on the ELECTRA hull. Other changes made included moving the mast six inches forward, increasing the area of the mainsail, and reducing the height of the fore triangle. The ENSIGN, first called the ELECTRA DAY ...

  2. Pearson Ensign

    Pearson Yachts was the only builder of the boat from 1962-1983 with 1775 boats constructed before ceasing production. Production was resumed in 2001 by Ensign Spars, Inc. of Dunedin Florida, where reportedly another 33 boats, (hull #2000 and above), have been produced as of 2019. Consider this: The Ensign is the only sailboat from Pearson ...

  3. Pearson Ensign

    The Pearson Ensign, or Ensign 22, is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Carl Alberg as a one-design racer and day sailer and first built in 1962. It is the largest full-keel one-design keelboat class in the United States. [1][2][3][4][5] The Ensign is a development of the Pearson Electra. [1][5]

  4. Pearson Ensign

    Pearson Ensign is a 22′ 6″ / 6.9 m monohull sailboat designed by Carl Alberg and built by Pearson Yachts between 1962 and 1982. ... The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL ...

  5. Ensign pearson

    The Ensign pearson is a 22.5ft fractional sloop designed by Carl Alberg and built in fiberglass by Pearson Yachts between 1962 and 1982. 1776 units have been built. The Ensign pearson is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.

  6. History

    A well equipped, used boat in good condition - when you can find one for sale - costs between $3,500 and $12,000. A brand new Ensign (Pearson sold 20 in 1981) can run upwards of $13,000 fully clipped for racing, and close to $17,000 if loaded with every last option. Ensigns have been good investments for their owners. And old boats win.

  7. PDF PearsonYachts

    PearsonYachts.org. the Peatson Ensign Come Sail With us... the Rmson. 421. PEARSON ENSIGN Come Sail With Us. . CONSTRUCTION: Bow (P & Specifications BEAM DRAFT DISPLACEMENT. SAIL AREA HEADROOM LENGTH 22 3.0m. 235 SPARS: MAST: ROOM: m num.

  8. Cruising version of the Pearson Ensign

    Carl Alberg Pearson Yachts 1960-1965 227 sq. ft. portable portable. Approx. trailering wgt.: 4,600 lbs. This early fiberglass Alberg design was introduced the year after the ground-breaking 29-foot Pearson Triton hit the ways in 1959, and was one of the very first small fiberglass cruising sailboats. In those days the marketers weren't always ...

  9. Specifications ENSIGN (PEARSON)

    ENSIGN (PEARSON) Sailboat Data Hull Type: Full Keel Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop LOA: 22.50 ft / 6.86 m LWL: 16.75 ft / 5.11 m S.A. (reported): 235.00 ft² / 21.83 m² Beam: 7.00 ft / 2.13 m Displacement: 3,000.00 lb / 1,361 kg Ballast: 1,200.00 lb / 544 kg Max…

  10. 1966 Pearson Ensign

    1966 Pearson Ensign. This Pearson sailboat has a hull made of fiberglass and has an overall length of 22.5 feet. The beam (or width) of this craft is 70 inches. This sailboat is rigged as a Sloop. The sail area for the boat is 201 square feet. Approximate displacement for the vessel comes in at around 3000 pounds.

  11. Pearson Ensign 22 Sailboat Photo Gallery

    Pearson Ensign Specifications. LOA 22 ft 6 in. LWL 16 ft 9 in. Beam 7 ft (2.1 m) Hull weight 3,000 lb. Sail area (main & jib) 235 sq ft. The Ensign sailboat is the largest class of full keel boats in North America. In 1959, Pearson commissioned naval architect Carl Alberg to design a 22-foot (6.7 m) cruiser suitable for racing in the Midget ...

  12. Pearson Yachts

    Founded by cousins, Clinton and Everett Pearson. It was the 28′ TRITON sailing auxiliary that put the company 'on the map'. Before this they had been using the newfangled fiberglass construction materials to build dinghies and small power boats. At the request of Tom Potter, who worked for American Boat Building, the Pearsons set out to built a sailing auxiliary that would sell for under ...

  13. 1976 Pearson Ensign

    The 1976 Pearson Ensign sailboat has a fiberglass hull and has an overall length of 22.5 feet (sometimes referred to as LOA). The width (or beam) of this craft is 70 inches. This boat is rigged as a Sloop. The sail area for the sailboat is 235 square feet. The displacement for the boat is approximately 3000 lbs.

  14. Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)?

    Since most of these boats are quite old it is especially important. Some guys remove the flotation (illegally in Ensign by laws for racing) but the flotation can retain water if the lockers leak, and be quite heavy. You can see the difference in the design water line. 2. The Ensign is really sweet sailing boat.

  15. 1981 Pearson 22 Ensign Boat Specs, Tests and Reviews

    Get the latest 1981 Pearson 22 Ensign boat specs, boat tests and reviews featuring specifications, available features, engine information, fuel consumption, price, msrp and information resources. ... 1981 Pearson 22 Ensign Specs. Boat Type: Monohull Sailboats; Hull Material: Fiberglass; Beam: 7'0" Length: 22' Net Weight: 3000 lbs; Looking for ...

  16. Pearson Ensign a good first boat (given context in the post)?

    1. Pearson-Ensign . The Ensign was developed from the Alberg-designed Electra. The Electra design was a commission by Pearson Yachts in 1959 to produce a Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) racer. The resulting design was quite successful and about 350 were completed during its six-year production run.

  17. Ensign Deck Layout

    Class History The Ensign was designed in 1962 by Carl Alberg as a family daysailer and one-design racer. A development of a previous Alberg design called the Electra, this 6.7 m (22.5 ft) fiberglass sloop features a big, deep cockpit, generous displacement and 544 kg (1,200 lb)of internal lead ballast. Although you'll never see an Ensign planing around the buoys, an overlapping genoa and large ...

  18. ECA Rules 1.18.2020

    A. All hulls shall conform to the design and specifications of the Ensign as built in 1962 by the Pearson Corporation so that the one-design aspect of the boat shall remain unchanged. B. Fairing and or removal of the head outlet and intake fittings are permitted. C.

  19. Pearson 26 Info

    PEARSON 26 DIMENSIONS LOA=26.1 Beam=8.7 Draft=4.0 LWL=21.7 Sail Area=321 SF Displacement=5400 lbs Ballast=2200 lbs Mast Height Above LWL=35.2 DESIGN RATIOS Notes: SA/D=16.6 SA/D = sail area displacement ratio D/L=237 D/L = displacement length ratio L/B=2.99 L/B = length to beam ratio BR=40.7 BR = ballast ratio LWL/B=2.48 LWL/B = waterline length to beam ratio OR=21% OR = overhang ratio (LOA ...

  20. PEARSON 26

    Sailboat Specifications Definitions Hull Type: Fin w/spade rudder: Rigging Type: Masthead Sloop: LOA: 26.12 ft / 7.96 m: LWL: 21.67 ft / 6.61 m: ... The PEARSON 26 WEEKENDER (or PEARSON 26W) has a longer cockpit and shorter coach roof. With a few very rare exceptions, all PERSON 26's have outboard wells and rely on an outboard motor for ...

  21. 1962 Pearson Ensign

    Seller's Description. 1962 Pearson Ensign Sloop Day Sailer Hull # 156. Sailboat is 22-6 inches long, with a 7-foot beam, and draws 3 feet. The cockpit seats 6 comfortably, the mahogany seats are in good condition, the teak decking is weathered but sound. The hull and sails are showing their age, but the boat and hardware are sound.

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    The Ensign is the largest class of full keel sailboats in North America, with over 2000 boats manufactured since 1962. Designed by Carl Alberg, its sustained popularity is due to very solid and durable construction, and a design that lends itself equally and admirably to comfortable family cruising, enjoyable day sailing, and close, strategic ...