Pearson 26 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Shaw·1970 – 1983·~1,750 hulls·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 26 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
26.12' · 7.96 m
Displ.
5,400 lbs · 2,449 kg
First year
1970

The Pearson 26 stands as one of the most successful fiberglass sailboats in maritime history, with a production run spanning from 1970 to 1983 and nearly 5,000 hulls launched. Designed by William Shaw during his tenure as Chief Naval Architect at Pearson Yachts, the vessel was envisioned as a "pocket cruiser" that could comfortably accommodate a small family while remaining simple enough for a novice to master. At its debut, it represented a significant departure from the earlier Carl Alberg designs, trading the long overhangs and narrow beams of the CCA era for a more modern, highvolume hull with a fin keel and spade rudder. This shift in philosophy allowed the Pearson 26 to dominate the 26foot market for over a decade, offering a blend of stability and interior volume that few competitors could match at the time.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 5,000
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-15.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 26 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 9 listings

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

Country breakdown

9 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 5,00092100.0%

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
Sadler 2625.75'$ 10,0992315
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Westerly Centaur 2626'$ 6,726166
Pearson 2726.92'$ 10,999149
Pearson 3535'$ 19,000145
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Pearson 33-232.5'$ 26,500122
Pearson 26You are here$ 5,00092
Grampian 2626'$ 8,50083

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 26 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 26 over the past 12 months is $5,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 26 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Pearson 26 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson 26 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson 26 has decreased by 15.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Pearson 26 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 26 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Pearson 26?+
Comparable models include Pearson 303, Sadler 26, Pearson 30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.