Introduced in 1983 as a more voluminous, comfort-oriented successor to the wildly popular Pearson 30, the Pearson 303 represents the refinement of William Shaw’s design philosophy during the mid-1980s. While the earlier Pearson 30 was a racer-cruiser 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.
Used Pearson 303 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Pearson
- Model
- 303
- Builder
- Pearson Yachts
- Designer
- William Shaw
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1983 - 1986
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