Pearson 26 Weekender Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

26.17' · 7.98 m

Displ.

5,200 lbs · 2,359 kg

First year

1975

The Pearson 26 Weekender represents a strategic evolution of one of the most successful fiberglass sailboats in maritime history. While the standard Pearson 26—designed by William Shaw and introduced in 1970—became a foundational pillar for the company with nearly 5,000 hulls produced, the Weekender variant was launched in 1975 to cater specifically to sailors who prioritized topside living over interior volume. This model shares the same highperformance hull as its predecessor but features a significantly modified deck mold, characterized by a shorter coachroof and a cavernous, eightfootlong cockpit. This design choice reflected a shift in the mid70s market toward "daysailing plus," where owners required a boat capable of occasional overnighting but spent 90% of their time entertaining or lounging in the open air.