Pearson Electra
The Pearson Electra is an American sailboat that was designed by Carl Alberg for a Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) racing and first built in 1960.[1][2][3]
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Designer | Carl Alberg |
| Location | United States |
| Year | 1960 |
| No. built | 350 |
| Builder(s) | Pearson Yachts |
| Boat | |
| Boat weight | 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) |
| Draft | 3.00 ft (0.91 m) |
| Hull | |
| Type | Monohull |
| Construction | Solid laminate Fiberglass |
| LOA | 22.50 ft (6.86 m) |
| LWL | 16.75 ft (5.11 m) |
| Beam | 7.00 ft (2.13 m) |
| Engine type | Outboard motor |
| Hull appendages | |
| Keel/board type | long keel |
| Ballast | 1,299 lb (589 kg) |
| Rudder(s) | keel-mounted rudder |
| Rig | |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| I (foretriangle height) | 26.50 ft (8.08 m) |
| J (foretriangle base) | 8.50 ft (2.59 m) |
| P (mainsail luff) | 23.00 ft (7.01 m) |
| E (mainsail foot) | 10.00 ft (3.05 m) |
| Sails | |
| Sailplan | Masthead sloop |
| Mainsail area | 115.00 sq ft (10.684 m2) |
| Jib/genoa area | 112.63 sq ft (10.464 m2) |
| Total sail area | 227.63 sq ft (21.148 m2) |
The Electra design was developed into the Pearson Ensign in 1962, primarily by enlarging the cockpit and shrinking the cabin. The two boats share the same hull design.[1]
Production
The Electra was the second design built by Pearson Yachts. A total of 350 examples were completed before production ended.[1][4]
Design
The Electra is a recreational keelboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a masthead sloop rig, a spooned raked stem, a raised reverse transom, a keel-mounted rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed long keel. It displaces 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) and carries 1,299 lb (589 kg) of ballast.[1]
The design has a draft of 3.00 ft (0.91 m) with the standard long keel fitted. The boat is normally fitted with a small outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.[1]
The design has a hull speed of 5.48 kn (10.15 km/h).[5]
See also
Related development
Similar sailboats
References
- Browning, Randy (2018). "Electra (Pearson) sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- Browning, Randy (2018). "Carl Alberg". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- Browning, Randy (2019). "Ensign (Pearson) sailboat specifications and details". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- Browning, Randy (2018). "Pearson Yachts". sailboatdata.com. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- InterVisionSoft LLC (2018). "Sailboat Specifications for Pearson Electra". Sailing Joy. Retrieved 3 January 2019.