Pearson 30 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Shaw·1971 – 1981·~1,000 hulls·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 30 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
29.79' · 9.08 m
Displ.
8,320 lbs · 3,774 kg
First year
1971

The Pearson 30, designed by the prolific William Shaw and introduced in 1971, remains one of the most successful production sailboats in history, with over 1,100 hulls produced during its tenyear production run. Often referred to as the "P30" to distinguish it from earlier 30foot Pearson models like the Coaster or the Wanderer, this vessel was a departure from the heavydisplacement, fullkeel designs of the Alberg era. Instead, Shaw prioritized a modern underbody with a fin keel and a spade rudder, resulting in a boat that was competitive on the racecourse while remaining approachable for the coastal cruising family. Its longevity is a testament to Pearson’s "overbuilt" philosophy of the 1970s, where fiberglass laminates were thick and structural components were designed for durability.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 7,000
Ask, not sold · 17 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
17 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+21.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (88.2%) · Canada (11.8%)

Recent Listings

19 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 30 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 15 listings (88.2%), followed by Canada.

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

Country breakdown

17 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 7,00015288.2%
Canada$ 16,1722111.8%

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
Beneteau First 30 (Mauric)29.36'$ 67,2573919
Pearson 30330.29'$ 16,990295
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
Pearson 30You are here$ 7,000173
Pearson 3636.56'$ 19,900155
Tartan 3029.92'$ 10,000154
Pearson 3535'$ 19,000145
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Pearson 33-232.5'$ 26,500122
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 30 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 30 over the past 12 months is $7,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 30 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Pearson 30 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 17 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson 30 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson 30 has increased by 21.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Pearson 30 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 30 listings over the past 12 months are United States (88.2%), Canada (11.8%).
05What should I look at instead of a Pearson 30?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 30 (Mauric), Pearson 303, Judel/Vrolijk J/30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.