Pearson 303

The Pearson 303 : 1983–1986

A boat that we feel fits the real sailing needs of a large number of yachtsmen.

Fits The Mold

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Professionals who specialize in such things will tell you that successful boat companies build to the needs of their customers and, frankly, that’s what the new 303 is all about — a boat that I feel fits the real sailing needs of a large number of yachtsmen. The design parameters were laid down as follows: 1) A really big boat in the 30 foot range that sails at low angles of heel, has a shallow draft, and excellent sailing qualities across a wide range of wind conditions. 2) An easily driven boat that can be handled easily by a couple or a young family- an efficient boat for experienced or inexperienced sailors alike.
Abovedeck, her cockpit is big, deep, and safe. Below her wide beam and generous freeboard give exceptional interior space- comparable with many competitive designs several feet longer.
I’m gratified that over 100 sailors have chosen the 33 in just eight months of production.
Quite frankly, she’s a lot of boat. And I know she’s a lot of boat for the money.
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Pearson 303

Pearson 303 By The Numbers

Specifications*

LOA (Overall Length)	30.3'
LWL (Waterline Length)	25.4'
Beam	10.9'
Draft	4.3')
Displacement	10,400 lbs
Ballast	3,550 lbs
Sail Area	456 sq ft
Mast Height (above D.W.L.)	44.3
Cockpit Length
Auxillary Power	Diesel
Foretriangle Area	271 sq ft
Mainsail Area	188 sq ft
I – Foretriangle Height	40.4'
J – Foretriangle Base	13.4'
P – Mainsail Hoist	34.8'
E – Mainsail Foot	10.8'
*approximations from Pearson Yachts

Technical Data

Designer	Bill Shaw
Years Built	1983 – 1986
Hull Speed	6.75 kn
SA/D – Sail Area to Displacement	15.3
DLR or D/L – Displacement to Length Ratio	284
BR – Ballast Ratio	34%
L/B – Length to Ballast	2.77
LWL/B – Waterline Length to Ballast	2.32
OR – Overhang Ratio	16%
CSF – Capsize Screening Formula	2.01
MCR – Motion Comfort Ratio	24.6
M/F – Main to Foretriangle Ratio	0.69
PHRF – Performance Handicap Rating	186 (average)