Pearson 24 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

23.5' · 7.16 m

Displ.

4,300 lbs · 1,950 kg

First year

1967

The Pearson 24, introduced in 1968, stands as a pivotal transitional design in the lineage of Pearson Yachts. Coming on the heels of the massive success of the Carl Albergdesigned Triton, the Pearson 24 was one of the early projects led by Bill Shaw after he joined the company. It represents a departure from the heavy, fullkeel traditionalism of the early 1960s toward a more modern, performanceoriented underbody. Though its production run was relatively short—largely because it was soon eclipsed by the legendary Pearson 26—the 24 remains a respected "pocket cruiser" that offered a more spirited sailing experience than many of its contemporaries. It was designed to provide a balanced entry point for sailors graduating from day sailors to overnightcapable coastal cruisers.