Pearson 303 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Shaw·1983 – 1986·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 303 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
30.29' · 9.23 m
Displ.
10,100 lbs · 4,581 kg
First year
1983

Introduced in 1983 as a more voluminous, comfortoriented successor to the wildly popular Pearson 30, the Pearson 303 represents the refinement of William Shaw’s design philosophy during the mid1980s. While the earlier Pearson 30 was a racercruiser that excelled in the burgeoning IOR era, the 303 was designed specifically for the coastal cruising family. It stayed in production until 1986, with approximately 250 hulls completed. The boat reflects a shift toward "performance cruising," prioritizing interior headroom, a wider beam for stability, and a simplified rig that a couple can manage without a full racing crew. Built in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, the 303 arrived during a period when Pearson Yachts was perfecting its fiberglass layup techniques, resulting in a hull that remains a staple of the used market for its structural integrity and predictable behavior.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 16,990
Ask, not sold · 29 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
29 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

19 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 303 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 29 listings

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

Country breakdown

29 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 16,990295100.0%

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 303You are here$ 16,990295
Beneteau First 30530.5'$ 23,153189
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Pearson 3636.56'$ 19,900155
Pearson 3535'$ 19,000145
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Pearson 36536.42'$ 29,250105
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Pearson 38538.25'$ 60,00098
Pearson Vanguard 3332.58'$ 17,95040

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 303 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 303 over the past 12 months is $16,990. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 303 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Pearson 303 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 29 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson 303 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson 303 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Pearson 303 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 303 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Pearson 303 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Pearson 303 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 22.9% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Pearson 303?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 305, Pearson 30, Pearson 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.