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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!

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Pearson Ensign – by the Numbers

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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.

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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.

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ENSIGN (PEARSON) Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of ENSIGN (PEARSON). Built by Pearson Yachts and designed by Carl Alberg, the boat was first built in 1962. It has a hull type of Full Keel and LOA is 6.86. Its sail area/displacement ratio 18.12. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

ENSIGN (PEARSON) has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about ENSIGN (PEARSON) and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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ENSIGN (PEARSON) was designed by Carl Alberg.

Who builds ENSIGN (PEARSON)?

ENSIGN (PEARSON) is built by Pearson Yachts.

When was ENSIGN (PEARSON) first built?

ENSIGN (PEARSON) was first built in 1962.

How long is ENSIGN (PEARSON)?

ENSIGN (PEARSON) is 5.11 m in length.

What is mast height on ENSIGN (PEARSON)?

ENSIGN (PEARSON) has a mast height of 7.75 m.

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About the Ensign

The Ensign Class Association promotes and develops one design racing under uniform class rules, rigidly maintains the one design features of the Ensign and promotes the use of the Ensign as a family boat for recreational sailing. 

The Ensign lends itself equally and admirably to enjoyable day sailing, and close, strategic, tactical racing. It has a large, deep cockpit, a full keel that provides a secure, stable ride, and its three foot draft makes it perfect for the shallower waters of bays and lakes.

Class Information:

Class Contact:  Pete Kogut, Commodore 

Class Contact Email:  [email protected]

Class Contact Phone:  585-746-5113

Class Website:   ensignclass.com

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Class Specs

LOA:  22 ft. 6 in.

Beam:  7 ft.

Draft:  3 ft.

Weight:  3,000 lbs.

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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.

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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]

• 1 Production
• 2 Development
• 4.1 American Sailboat Hall of Fame
• 6 References
• 7 External links

The design was built by Pearson Yachts of Bristol, Rhode Island and later by Ensign Spars of Dunedin, Florida, both in the United States . A total of 1776 examples were completed, but the design is now out of production. [1] [6]

Development

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. Pearson's dealers thought that customers would prefer a design with a bigger cockpit and less space below decks for use in one-design racing and day sailing. Alberg designed the Ensign using the same hull, but with the mast moved 6 in (15 cm) forward, a larger mainsail and smaller fore-triangle. [1]

The resulting design was initially called the Electra Day Sailor and 219 examples were sold in 1962, the first year of production. In 1963, 213 more boats were produced. [1]

The Ensign is a recreational keelboat , built predominantly of fiberglass , with balsawood cores and wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig, a spooned raked stem, a raised reverse transom, a keel-mounted rudder controlled by a tiller and a fixed long keel . It has foam flotation, making it unsinkable. The only class-permitted mast adjustment while sailing is the backstay which is controlled by a turnbuckle . The boat displaces 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) and carries 1,200 lb (544 kg) of ballast. [1] [4]

The cuddy cabin has two berths and may be fitted with an optional stove. The cabin has headroom of 3 ft 10 in (117 cm). The cockpit is 8 ft 8 in (264 cm) and features a teak wood sole, coamings and seats. [4]

The boat has a draft of 3.00 ft (0.91 m) with the standard long keel and is normally fitted with a small 3 to 5 hp (2 to 4 kW) outboard motor for docking and maneuvering. [1] [5]

The design has sleeping accommodation for two people, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin. The head is located in the bow cabin under the bow "V"-berth. Cabin headroom is 36 in (91 cm). [5]

The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 258 and a hull speed of 5.48 kn (10.15 km/h). [5] [7]

Operational history

The boat is supported by an active class club, the Pearson Yachts Portal . [8]

Racing fleets were first formed when the design entered production, in 1962. The first fleet was formed in Larchmont, New York. By 1963 nine more fleets had been formed, with locations in Houston, Texas; Hingham, Massachusetts; Providence, Rhode Island; Huntington, New York, Port Washington, New York; Miami, Florida; Gibson Island, Maryland and Falmouth, Maine. [1]

By 1994 there were 47 fleets sailing in 20 US states. [4]

In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "The Ensign is a daysailer-overnighter and one-design racing version of the Pearson Electra cruiser ... Compared to the Electra, she has the same hull, but a tiny cuddy cabin with two bunks, and a much larger cockpit that can hold 8 (or 3 or 4 while racing). Since the year 2000, Ensigns have been built by Ensign Spars of Dunedin, [Florida]. Best features: She is a competent, forgiving, stable, and easy-to-sail one-design class racer. Over the years a strong class organization has developed ... A deep cockpit gives the Ensign above-average crew comfort. With an optional toilet, cushions for the bunks, and perhaps air mattresses for extra sleeping space in the cockpit under a boom tent if desired, she can be made into a plain-jane but reasonably comfortable weekender. Used boat prices can be quite attractive. Worst features: This boat was once considered fast, but that's no longer true compared to modern racing designs—and many of the boats are getting quite old and less competitive, though you can still find fleets to race with here and there. The cockpit is not self-bailing, so a boom tent is required to keep rain from filling her when her crew is not in attendance." [5]

American Sailboat Hall of Fame

The Ensign was inducted into the now-defunct Sail America American Sailboat Hall of Fame in 2002. In honoring the design the hall cited, "She is rarely the belle of the ball. In fact, some hotshots have even been known to call Ensigns 'tubby' as they go zipping by in their dripping-wet performance dinghies. But a funny thing tends to happen when sailors stop to take a closer look at this long lived one-design racer and family daysailer. They notice the old girl is more attractive than they thought. In fact, she's got some pretty nice curves. Before they know it they're in love. ... Stable, comfortable, maybe a bit plain, the Ensign nonetheless has a deep-seated quality that inevitably shines through. No doubt the boat will be taking families and racers sailing for generations to come." [9]

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• ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Browning, Randy (2019). "Ensign (Pearson) sailboat specifications and details" . sailboatdata.com . https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/ensign-pearson . Retrieved 11 October 2021 .  
• ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Pearson Yachts 1958 - 1990" . sailboatdata.com . https://sailboatdata.com/builder/pearson-yachts .  
• ↑ Browning, Randy (2018). "Carl Alberg" . sailboatdata.com . https://sailboatdata.com/designer/alberg-carl . Retrieved 21 October 2020 .  
• ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Sherwood, Richard M.: A Field Guide to Sailboats of North America, Second Edition , page 116-117. Houghton Mifflin Company, 1994. ISBN :0-395-65239-1
• ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Henkel, Steve: The Sailor's Book of Small Cruising Sailboats , page 191. International Marine/McGraw-Hill, 2010. ISBN :978-0-07-163652-0
• ↑ Ensign Spars (2018). "Products" . ensignspars.com . https://shop.ensignspars.com/ .  
• ↑ InterVisionSoft LLC (2019). "Sailboat Specifications for Pearson Ensign" . Sailing Joy . http://www.sailingjoy.com/sailboat_specs/sailboat_specs/view/149/ensign-pearson . Retrieved 3 January 2019 .  
• ↑ McArthur, Bruce (2021). "Pearson Yacht Owners Portal" . sailboatdata.com . https://sailboatdata.com/association/pearson-yacht-owners-portal .  
• ↑ Sail America. "Ensign" . www.sailamerica.com . Archived from the original on 12 February 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130212101551/http://www.sailamerica.com/halloffame/ensign.asp .  

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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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• Manufacturer: Pearson
• Model: Ensign Classic
• Category: Sail
• Condition: Used
• Location: Freeport US
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Length: 23 ft
• Draft - max: 3 ft
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7. Mainsails shall be made of Dacron cloth, of a weight not less than 214 g/m2 (5 oz./sm.yd.).

2. Blade jibs shall be made of Dacron, of a weight not less than 214 g/m2 (5 oz./sm.yd.). 

L. ROLLER FURLERS AND HEADSAILS: A roller furler of optional, above-deck design may be fitted to the forestay. The use of a roller furler system, if fitted, shall conform to the following rules:

1. Headsails for roller furler systems that incorporate an operational headfoil shall be fitted with the appropriate luff tape, and set through use of the headfoil.

2. Material, weight and size specifications for roller furled headsails are defined by Part II Rule 9 H., I., J., and K. An exception is provided for any UV protection fabric applied to the leech. The selection of UV protection fabric is optional.

3. No additional halyards may be fitted. The jib halyard, its attachment point, hardware and fittings must conform to the specifications in Part II Rule 7.

4. The length of the forestay is as specified in Part II Rule 6 and shall include all roller-furling hardware.

2. Spinnakers shall be made of woven Nylon. The material shall weigh no less than 40 g/m2 (0.93 oz. / sm.yd).

17. SPINNAKER AND WHISKER POLES:

A. The spinnaker pole length shall be no more than 7-1/2 feet in overall length. When in use with a spinnaker or as a whisker pole with a jib, the spinnaker pole must be attached to the mast.

B. The whisker pole may be of variable length, and shall not exceed more than 12.0 feet in overall length.

C. A whisker pole may be used provided:

1. It is only used with jibs, never with a spinnaker.

2. It is attached to the mast when in use.

3. It is not used at the same time as the spinnaker pole.

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1996 Pearson Ensign 22

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Pearson/ Ensign Design 22 that is a great looking and sailing daysailer. Full loaded for racing or pleasure.

Moving from Lake Dillon, CO to St Croix. Eager to sell.

Equipment: 3 sets of sails, new traveler, brand new Honda 5 HP motor. Trailer included.

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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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