Pearson 23 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Shaw·1978 – 1981·~42 hulls·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 23 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
23' · 7.01 m
Displ.
3,500 lbs · 1,588 kg
First year
1978

The Pearson 23, introduced in 1982, represents a refined chapter in William Shaw’s design legacy at Pearson Yachts. While the company had already seen massive success with the smaller Electra and the larger Pearson 26, the 23 was engineered to occupy the "sweet spot" of the trailerable cruiser market. It was designed to offer the stability and interior volume of a much larger vessel while maintaining a 8.5foot beam, which was the maximum width for trailering without special permits in most jurisdictions. This model arrived during an era when Pearson was transitioning toward more modern performance profiles, featuring a flatter underbody and a more efficient fin keel compared to the fullkeel Alberg designs of the 1960s.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 4,300
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 23 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 4,30011100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Pearson 30330.29'$ 16,990295
Pearson 32332.25'$ 17,998229
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Pearson 2726.92'$ 10,999149
Jeanneau Tonic 2323.94'$ 11,053114
Com-Pac 2322.75'$ 6,950115
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Leisure 2322.64'$ 5,45383
Hunter Boats 2323.25'$ 6,16683
Pearson 23You are here$ 4,30011

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 23 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 23 over the past 12 months is $4,300. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 23 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Pearson 23 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson 23 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson 23 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Pearson 23 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 23 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Pearson 23?+
Comparable models include Pearson 303, Pearson 323, Pearson 30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.