Pearson Petrel - Description
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Pearson Petrel. 12-foot sailing dinghy!

This unique sailing dinghy retains all the traditional beauty of line and sail rig. something old! Something new. Pearson ingenuity in styling it in low-maintenance fiberglass!

The Petrel has many desirable new features to complement her traditional beauty . with just enough rich wood inside trim to make this modern counterpart of the old New England cat-rigged centerboard dinghy a distinguished modern sailboat.

Consider these features:

  • Hinged mast partner with step guide for easy mast stepping and lowering 
  • Rotating aluminum mast and aluminum boom
  • 85 sq. ft. loose-footed dacron sail
  • One-piece fiberglass sole with watertight centerboard trunk
  • Full flotation. completely self bailing
  • Stainless standing rigging . nylon running rigging
  • Nylon rope rubrail
  • Friction level-operated fiberglass centerboard
  • Tilt-up fiberglass rudder
  • Marine bronze hardware

Easily cartopped or tailed, rigged with ease in minutes!

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