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(SOLD) 2008 Pearson Ensign Classic

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Rare, newer, Ensign Spars Classic. Those who may already be members of the Ensign cult need no introduction.  Note: This is not an older Pearson Ensign (see below)

For those who aren't as familiar: "The original Ensign was designed by Carl Alberg and built by Pearson Yachts of Bristol, Rhode Island. From 1962 to 1983, Pearson built 1776 Ensigns. In the following 18 years the only Ensigns that were available were existing boats. That all changed in the year 2000, when Ensign Spars, Inc. became the official licensed builder of the new Ensign Classic. Through a unique arrangement with the Ensign Class Association, Ensign Spars is the only official licensed builder of the new Ensign Classic. Built to original specifications, the Ensign Classic is the same boat Pearson Yachts built; a design that has lasted through the years, making old, restored Ensigns competitive with new Ensigns built by Ensign Spars."

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Trailer available

Honda outboard included

• Manufacturer: Pearson
• Model: Ensign Classic
• Category: Sail
• Condition: Used
• Location: Freeport US
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Length: 23 ft
• Draft - max: 3 ft
• Fresh Water Tank:
• Holding Tank:

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CACHAI 1966 | 22' Pearson Ensign Sailboat for Sale

1966 pearson, 22' (6.86m) ensign - cachai, the cachai is a superbly-kept pearson ensign 23. she was produced in 1966 and is hull #1141. she had a major refit in 2011 and has been upgraded over the years since the refit..

• Branford Connecticut United States
• Fiberglass Hull

$ 10,000 USD

€ 9,285 euros $ 13,500 cad.

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Description

LOA: 22' 6" (6.86 Meters)

Type: Sail - Used

Beam: 7' 0"

Bridge Clearance: ' "

Draft Max: 3' 0"

Draft Min: ' "

Single Berths: 2

Maximum Speed: 5.5 Knots

Cruise Speed: Knots

Fuel Type: Electric

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Fuel Tank: Gallons ( Liters)

Fresh Water: Gallons ( Liters)

Holding Tank: Gallons ( Liters)

Full Details

Yacht details.

Introduction

The PEARSON Ensign 23 CACHAI has a solid, hand-laid up fiberglass hull & deck. There are alternating layers of fiberglass matt & wroving. She has a traditional full keel with a gudgeon & pintle mount system for attached rudder. The rudder & surrounding area was completely rebuilt & reglassed a number of years ago.

There is positive foam floatation located under the forepeak, in the lazarette & under the berths.

The keel sump was reglassed with (3) layers of fiberglass matt & (1) layer of "1708" (note: 2015)

Inspect & overhaul rudder-related attachment hardware & local fiberglass area (note: 2017)

• Full keel with attached rudder
• SNOW WHITE AWLGRIP Topsides (2011)
• DARK BLUE Boot-top (2011)
• Epoxy barrier applications, (2) coats
• Racing Bottom finish bottom paint, PETTIT Ultima Eco (note: in 2011)
• Bottom paint, VIVID WHITE
• Lead ballast
• Rudder post, bronze

To give a better idea of just how work is involved with a "deck refurbishment", the Owner provided this detail as follows below.

"The first order of business was to remove all of the blocks, fittings and miscellaneous deck fixtures that been installed over the years by previous owners. Working with a clear deck and cabin top, all surfaces were sanded (120 grit) by hand until they were smooth and uniform. The next step was to apply a substrate sealer known as Hullgard Extra/545 Primer. All holes and cracks were filled with

WEST Epoxy Fairing Compound and hand sanded once again to gain a uniformly smooth surface. Several coats of an Epoxy surface/

Ultra Build Primer was applied to reduce sag resistance and to enhance film build capability; the final coat of primer was sanded smooth. Non-skid was incorporated to selected surface areas and masked off before applying the finish primer. Finally, an AWLGRIP Polyester Urethane Topcoat was sprayed on all surfaces. The color selected was SNOW WHITE."

• All deck hardware removed & rebedded (note: during 2011 refit)
• All hardware attach points filled, faired & prepared for reinstallation of the deck hardware (note: see above description)
• Hull / Deck Rub Rail & end-caps: ALL replaced during the 2011 Refit
• Genoa tracks
• Self-tending jib
• The Cockpit measures some 8' overall.
• Teak backrests & floorboards
• Oil finish for the teak-slatted floorboards
• Philippine mahogany seats
• Varnish finish for the backrests
• Companionway entrance doors to the interior, (2) sections, removable
• Oak laminated tiller, varnished
• (4) Hiking strap fittings in the Cockpit, (2) port & starboard, stainless steel

The CACHAI has the standard ENSIGN Class interior layout with (2) berths, port & starboard.

The entire Cabin Interior was refurbished in 2022 & 2023 & finished in BILGEKOTE WHITE (note: clean & repair & paint)

The Cabin sole was refurbished & oiled (note: 2023)

• (2) Opening ports

Rig, Rigging, Winches & Sails

Rig & Rigging

The Pearson Ensign 23 has a anodized aluminum mast & boom. The spar is keel-stepped. It is a Fractional Rig.

Rig Dimensions: I=25.0', J=7.5', P=25.42' & E=11.08'

Sail Area (100 Main & Fore Triangles): 234.58 Sq.Ft.

PHRF: 258 (general)

• Standing rigging is 1x19 stainless steel wire (note: new forestay & backstay prior to 2010 purchase)
• Single set of spreaders (note: replaced 2023)
• Spreader boots (note: new, 2023)
• Spinnaker gear w/ pole (note: 2" diameter w/ internal flotation & fits 1.5" to 2: ID ring)
• Adjustable backstay w/ block & tackle system, 6:1 ratio (note: installed 2020)
• Shroud rollers
• Genoa sheets
• Halyards: main, jib/genoa & spinnaker (note: rope/wire & Owner-reported to be in good condition)
• Mainsheet system w/ HARKEN Traveler mounted aft (note: lines run along boom to mid-Cockpit)
• HARKEN Fiddle Rachet Block for trimming the mainsail (note: new, 2022)

The sails are maintained annually by FAIRCLOUGH SAILMAKERS, New Haven, CT)

The Owner reports that all sails are in "good condition".

• Mainsail, HAARSTICK, dacron w/ FAIRCLOUGH w/ "peek" window (note: 2019)
• Jib, NORTH SAILS, dacron w/ bonze snap-hanks
• Genoa, #1 HAARSTICK, dacron w/ bronze snap-hanks
• Spinnaker, NORTH SAILS, .75-oz nylon
• (2) ANDERSEN Winches, CST (note: Chrome Self-Tailing & upgraded from standard ENSIGN winches, serviced 2019)

The electric EDSON Whale Super SubSmart 650 automatic bilge pump is installed just behind the keel’s bulkhead in the bilge. The all-in-one compact unit (about the size of a flashlight) has an electronic sensor that detects bilge water and then activates the pump.

• Electric bilge pump, 12VDC EDSON Whale Super SubSmart 650 electric / automatic (note: new, 2023)
• Battery, 12VDC, WEST MARINE Group 24 (note: new, 2022 & in separate box w/ securing strap)
• Battery charger, E-PROPULSION Spirit 1.0, power output 180 Watts
• Electrical panel, 12VDC w/ fuses & power indicator lights
• Running lights (note: installed but not hooked-up & proven "for years")

Outboard Motor

The Owner has noted that the power supply is good for some (3) hours of use with average cruising speeds.

The motor mounts on a separate bracket aft on the transom; weights are 23.9 lbs for the motor & tiller & the battery, 19.4 lbs.

• E-PROPULSION Spirit 1.0 Plus electric outboard with a 29.5" long shaft (note: new, 2023 & Owner-noted "less than 9 hours on the motor")
• E-PROPULSION Tiller Handle extension (note: has (2) "kill switches" & "forward-reverse-start" & push to start)
• Display Screen, LCD, for motor operations to provide "real time" status and operational warnings that might be necessary
• Battery Pack, Lithium-Polymer, 12VDC (note: new in 2023, rated capacity1276 Watts, voltage 45.6 & 9-hrs to a full charge)

Inventory, Addit'l

• FAIRCLOUGH SAILMAKERS canvas Winter Cover w/ boarding access panel, port side (note: new 2011 & refurbished in 2023)
• FAIRCLOUGH SAILMAKERS canvas Cockpit Cover, custom (note: new, 2019)
• (4) Life-jackets / PFD's
• (4) Seat cushions, blue, throwable, WEST MARINE
• (2) Paddles
• Boarding ladder, (3) step, aluminum & folding, gunwhale-mounted
• Yacht ensign (note: w chrome-plated deck fitting)
• SUUNTO Compass (note: mounted on the aft part of the mast)
• RAYMARINE ST-60 Plus Knotmeter (note: installed but not operational)
• WINDEX Spar-Fly Sport (note: new, 2023)

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2006 Pearson Ensign

Holland, Michigan

Make Pearson

Model Ensign

Posted Over 1 Month

2006 Pearson Ensign Hull # 2015 on this pretty girl dress in blue. Very lightly used here in the fresh water of Lake Michigan. This 2006 Pearson Ensign is in excellent condition and ready  for new adventures. Come take a look for yourself....your won't be disappointed.

Pearson Ensign 22.5 Feet - Fully Restored

Greensburg, Pennsylvania

Category Racer Boats

Length 22.5

Restoration includes: New cockpit floor supports Repaired, sanded, bleached Teak cockpit floor Repaired bench seats, sanded, stained and varnished Sanded, stained and varnished coaming Repaired, sanded, stained front of cabin and companionway doors Sanded and painted/varnished inside of cabin Hull above waterline, stripped of all paint, sanded, faired, sanded, primed and painted with 4 coats of Epifanes 2 part polyurethane paint Bottom sanded, painted with 3 coats Pettit Vivid paint Mast, boom, all lines and rigging in very good condition New Bilge pump and battery All electrical in very good working. Wiring checked and repaired where needed. Rudder/tiller in great shape Reinforced decks by previous owner Sails include Main, Furling Genoa, Blade, Spinnaker - all in very good shapeAll rigging and lines in very good shapeTrailer new in 2015 made this boat to be launched at a boat launch or lifted off.Currently stored in doors. MORE INFORMATION UPON REQUEST. See ensignclass.com for more information on this truly amazing sailboat class.

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ENSIGN 22.5-foot SLOOP with 5hp HONDA OUTBOARD and FOUR SAILS

New York, New York

Category Daysailer Sailboats

In the words of the Ensign Association, "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, tactical racing. As a family day sailor, the Ensign has a large, deep cockpit, with enough room to comfortably seat six to eight adults. Its full keel provides a secure, stable ride, and its three foot draft makes it perfect for the shallower waters of bays and lakes and for anchoring fairly close to a protected shore. The cabin space is more than adequate for keeping lots of gear dry, for providing immediate refuge from rainy weather, and can even sleep a couple of people... even more if they are friendly." The Ensign is also a fine racing boat, with fleets at several locations in the New York area."Azores" is in top condition. It has a mainsail, a working jib, and #1 and #2 genoas, all in top condition. The 2013 5hp Honda outboard engine is in excellent condition, with less than 25 hours of use. Included are a cockpit cover, a new marine radio; a new, unused head; a 9-foot rubber raft, never used; a wheeled cradle for winter storage, and an overboard ladder. The hull below the waterline and the woodwork were painted last winter. Although the boat lacks a spinnaker, it has all the deck hardware to mount a spinnaker. Hardware includes two coffee grinder winches, boom vang, two sets of jib sheets, a boom runner, and other hardware and lines.I bought "Azores" several years ago and find that at age 87 I can no longer easily manage it. "Azores" is moored at the Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club at 3076 Emmons Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11235. I will deliver it there. A payment of $500 is due within three days of agreement. the balance is due on transfer of title.

1963 Pearson Ensign #66

Marblehead, Massachusetts

Model Ensign #66

Category Sloop Sailboats

Ensign #66 First Year of Manufacture. Well maintained interior mahogany seats and coaming. Recently replaced teak deck and brand new tiller. Includes two used mainsails, #1 and #2 genoas, plus an additional #2 roller-reefed genoa (as currently rigged), tri-radial spinaker, original balloon spinnaker, spinnaker pole; sail cover, 6hp 4-stroke Tohatsu outboard and tank, self-cleating Harkin traveler (replaced from original), anchor and line, dock fenders, mooring tall-buoy float, 4 flotation cushions, gimballed compass, jib winch handle, 2 hand bilge pumps, electric (12-V) bilge pump, plus various hardware items.

Pearson Ensign 22'

Slidell, Louisiana

Make Pearson Ensign

Pearson Ensign 22' - $8750 OBO (Mandeville) Year: 1965 Length: 23' Located In: Mandeville, La Hull Material: Fiberglass Heavy Duty Trailer Price: US$ 8,500 The Ensign sailboat is the largest class of full keel boats in North America. It was designed by Carl Alberg and built by Pearson Yachts of Portsmouth, Rhode Island who manufactured nearly 1800 boats from 1962 through 1983. Its popularity, rather than declining with the advent of very high performance boats, has been on a major upswing. The Ensign is 22 and 1/2 feet long, weighs about 3,000 pounds, has a draft of 3 feet. It is favored by former dinghy sailors and cruisers alike. It has no life lines and therefore can be sailed with many dingy tactics such as hiking and roll tacking. It is a comfortable day sailer with a large cockpit. The Ensign can be a great family boat for recreational sailing. Have mast and some sail. Needs a rub rail and top deck fittings. Have a British Silver Seagull outboard motor. It needs a coil.

1970 Pearson Ensign

Buckeye Lake, Ohio

1970 Pearson Ensign Boat is located in Buckeye Lake,Ohio.Please contact the owner @ 740-607-8212...One of the most beautiful and best sailing boats ever made. 23' sailboat, roller furling, main genoa like new, 4 hp Honda long shaft outboard, duel axel trailer. All in excellent condition. Make: Pearson Model: Ensign Length: 23 Dealer: BoatsFSBO.com ID: 258384 Ad provided by BoatingBay

1973 Pearson Ensign Sailboat

Denver, Colorado

1973 Pearson Ensign Sailboat, 22', includes: outboard motor; Main, Jib, Genoa & Spinnaker Sails; lifejackets and marginal trailer. Original teak deck and doors. Currently at Cherry Creek Reservior, Denver. Call or email to inquire.

22-foot ENSIGN SLOOP, 2013 5hp HONDA outboard, mainsail, and three jibs

Length 22.5 feet

The Ensign Class Assoc. describes it, "As a family day sailor, the Ensign has a large, deep cockpit, with enough room to comfortably seat six to eight adults. Its full keel provides a secure, stable ride, and its three foot draft makes it perfect for the shallower waters of bays and lakes and for anchoring fairly close to a protected shore. The cabin space is more than adequate for keeping lots of gear dry, for providing immediate refuge from rainy weather, and can even sleep a couple of people... even more if they are friendly." It can also be raced and there are regular races in Brooklyn's waters. This sale includes the boat and sails, a 5 hp Honda outward, vintage 2013, with about 120 miles of use, a new marine radio, a marine head (never used), a rubber raft (never used), a wheeled cradle for winter storage, a boat cover, and a ladder. The sails include a mainsail, a working jib, and a #1 and #2 genoa jibs. There are cabin doors, two coffee grinder winches, a boom vang, a boom traveller, and a multiplicity of blocks. Halyards, sheets, and lines are in top condition. I bought"Azores" four years ago, but now, at 87, I find it more than I can comfortably handle. I have loved sailing the waters around Brooklyn for many years and am sorry to leave. Azores is moored at the Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club, mooring B35.I will transfer Azores at the Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club, 3076 Emmons Avenue, Brooklyn, NY at our mutual convenience. Terms: $500 two days after acceptance of bid, the remainder due within seven days or by mutual agreement.

1966 PEARSON ENSIGN 22” SAILBOAT w/ TRAILER & 5 HP NISSAN ENGINE

Pine Beach, New Jersey

I am selling this for a friend so please bear with me . I am selling a 22’ ( 22 foot ) long fiberglass PEARSON / ENSIGN sailboat . The title lists this little lady as being mfg in 1966 . She sailed in the 2004 NATIONALS . As you can see the boat is named “ LADY BUG “ . THE BOAT IS CURRENTLY BEING STORED ON LAND IN PINE BEACH / OCEAN COUNTY / NJ 08741 AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION . The boat hull is numbered 1081 . The hull is painted red and there is some light alligator skinning on the paint . This can easily be taken care of with a new paint job . And the ladybug decals are edge peeling . The sailboat has two sets of sails . You get both sets . One set of sails are are original and the second set is from 2004 . The boat has had some work done on it . The hull was taken down to the glass and seven coats of sealer were applied . There are no soft spots and the boat has some new hardware . The boat also has new seats and a new floor . As you can see some of the wood in and around the cabin needs some repair . The mast is original to the boat also . The boat comes with a road ready trailer and handmade wooden cradle . The cradle needs some work and the tires need inflating . Included in this package is a 5 HP Nissan Outboard motor . The motor was serviced 2 years ago but might need a new impeller and as you can see the lower half has a lot of corrosion . If you need any info at all on this boat please call 732 - 684 - 8268.

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The Pearson Ensign : 1962 – Present

Originally called The Electra Day Sailer , the Ensign is a Carl Alberg design

Time-honored Reliability

The Ensign hull design by Carl Alberg is based on the Pearson Electra . He modified the design for the Ensign in response to customer demand for a day-sailer with a larger cockpit and smaller cabin. 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 Yachts that is still in production today — and Pearson has been closed for close to 3 decades. Now isn't that a true test of time!

The Ensign is by far the largest one-design fleet of full-keel sailboats in the country. It was inducted into the American Sailboat Hall of Fame in 2002.

"Consider what has made the Ensign so popular… a large eight foot cockpit with full length teak seats so perfect for the safety and convenience of a large family; a twin-berth cuddy cabin with optional head for those overnights or weekends; national recognition as a one-design racing class; longevity of manufacturer; strict class rules for uniformity; Pearson Quality "! Pearson Yachts Inc.

More than 1700 ENSIGNS are sailing nationwide in a strong, active one-design association numbering 47 fleets in 20 states (1979). Rigid class rules insure continuity of design and manufacture thereby enhancing resale value. Her remarkable ability to race well while providing all the comfort and stability required of a good day-sailer or weekender has endeared here to hundreds of experts and novices everywhere.

Since the class was introduced in 1962, the ENSIGN has proven herself to be the ideal all-around family boat. Her ability, seaworthiness, and forgiving attitude have encouraged numerous people of all ages to "take to the water" for those precious leisure hours while providing those with a competitive spirit with a bonafide compromise between the thrill of racing and the lure of cruising.

Ask many of the experts now racing larger boats and they tell you it all started with the ENSIGN. Ask present ENSIGN owners, they tell you how difficult it is to find another boat that dollar for dollar represents the real value they presently enjoy.

If the ENSIGN will be your first boat, you can start with confidence — confidence in your boat and your investment. If it's your next boat you can rest assured that she will bring out the best of your experience.

Consider what has made the Ensign so popular… a large eight foot cockpit with full length teak seats so perfect for the safety and convenience of a large family; a twin-berth cuddy cabin with optional head for those overnights or weekends; national recognition as a one-design racing class; longevity of manufacturer; strict class rules for uniformity; Pearson Quality!

Pearson Yachts Inc. 1979

Ensign … one design sensation

Pearson Yachts 1961

Pearson Ensign – by the Numbers

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• Construction Detail

Rev 9 - 26-Feb-1992

Standard Equipment

CONSTRUCTION: Hull and deck are integrally molded fiberglass laminate construction (hand lay-up) with bonded bulkheads. Deck is balsa-core fiberglass for strength, rigidity, and insulation. Teak coamings with winch mount areas. Teak seats and cockpit sole.

HARDWARE AND DECK FITTINGS: Chromeplated brass or bronze, stainless steel and special marine alloys. Stainless steel stemhead fittings, backstay and shroud chainplates. Bow cleats with chocks (P &S), stern cleats (P &S). Two fixed ports.

SPARS: MAST: Anodized aluminum 6061-T6 alloy with aluminum spreaders. Rigging fittings of stainless steel and aluminum alloy. Cleats for main, jib and downhaul. Gooseneck track, sail track and gate.

BOOM: Anodized aluminum 6061-T6 alloy with standard gooseneck, slide, topping lift fitting and mainsheet blocks.

STANDING RIGGING: Seven/eighths foretriangle rig (fractional). Stainless steel 1 x 19 construction with swaged tru-loc end fittings. Turnbuckles on all shrouds and stays. Toggles on headstay and shrouds.

RUNNING RIGGING: Main and jib halyards of 7 x 19 stainless steel wire with Dacron tails (spliced). Dacron jib and main sheets. Jib sheet lead blocks and cleats. Main sheet blocks and cleats.

INTERIOR: Provision for two full-length bunks in cuddy cabin.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT: All standing rigging and spars are grounded for lightning protection. Non-skid deck and cabin top.

Pearson Yachts Inc. 1962

Ensign Class Association

The Ensign Class Association was founded in 1962. It is one of the strongest national organizations in the country, with numerous local fleets from coast to coast.

The objectives of the assocation:

• To promote and develop Ensign Class racing under uniform rules.
• To rigidly maintain the one-design features of the Ensign.
• To promote use of the Ensign as a family boat for recreational sailing.
• To educate the public, and particularly the youth, in sailing and sailboat racing.

Features described by the association:

• It's a great looking boat, with classic lines, and a wonderfully large, deep cockpit where passengers feel comfortable, safe, and secure.
• It has a sail plan that achieves hull speed in breezes as low as eight to ten knots, and a full keel that delivers performance when the boat is sailed flat, and forgiveness when allowed to heel.
• It is a strong, durable boat, affordable to buy and easy to sell.
• There are not many designs that get everything so right
• For these reasons, the Ensign, on January 25th, 2002, was the first boat inducted into the American Sailboat Hall of Fame.

Ensign Resources

• Pearson Ensign One-Page Flyer
• Ensign Drawing
• Line Drawing
• Ensign Specifications
• Factory Installed Equipment
• Factory Options

Ensign On The Web

• Class Association - Ensign Class
• Ship's Store - Ensign Class
• Ensign Classic - EnsignSpars.com
• The Pearson Ensign - MainBoats.com Fleet 67
• Ensign Fleet 72 - SailSaratoga.org
• Pearson Ensign - Wikipedia.com
• Restoration of #1484 - Eraser
• Invictus #748 - Ensign Class Story
• The Other Woman - Ensign Class Story
• Ensign Specs - SailBoatData.com
• Pearson Info - dan.pfeiffer.net
• American Sailboat Hall of Fame - Archive.org

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• Sailboat Guide

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.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. 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.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

In 1959 Carl Alberg was commissioned by Pearson Yachts to design a 22-foot cruiser suitable for racing in the Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC). This was the ELECTRA, which had a masthead rig, a small, self-bailing cockpit, and a cabin with galley space, head and bunks. About 350 ELECTRAS were built over the next six years.

Pearson dealers surmised that prospective Electra buyers might prefer the boat with a larger cockpit and smaller cabin. 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 s forward, increasing the area of the mainsail, and reducing the height of the fore triangle.

The ELECTRA DAY SAILOR, as it was first called, was an instant success: 219 were sold in the first year (1962). At this time, the first class racing was organized (Fleet #l, out of Larchmont, New York).

The next year saw 213 more boats built and nine more fleets formed - in Houston, Texas; Hingham, Massachusetts; Providence, Rhode Island; Huntington and Port Washington, New York, Miami, Florida; Gibson Island, Maryland; and Falmouth, Maine. The last known builder (2003) was Ensign Spars Inc. of Dunedin, FL (USA).

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