Pearson 31 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Shaw·1977 – 1981·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 31 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
31' · 9.45 m
Displ.
9,400 lbs · 4,264 kg
First year
1977

The Pearson 31 occupies a unique place in the lineage of American production boatbuilding, existing in two distinct iterations that bookend the most successful era of Pearson Yachts. While the original Pearson 31 (often called the 311) was introduced in the late 1960s as a traditional cruiser with a shorter waterline and long overhangs, it is the 19871991 Pearson 312 (or Mark II) that remains a staple of the brokerage market today. Designed by William Shaw, the 312 was engineered to maximize interior volume and performanceoriented handling, successfully competing against European imports of the era by offering a more robust, "overbuilt" American alternative. It was one of the last major successes for the Portsmouthbased builder before production ceased in the early 1990s.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 15,900
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+41.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 31 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 4 listings

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 15,90041100.0%

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
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Tartan 3131.33'$ 34,000173
Pearson 3535'$ 19,000145
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Cal 3131.5'$ 10,500136
Pearson 33-232.5'$ 26,500122
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Elan 3130.84'$ 45,88994
Pearson 31You are here$ 15,90041

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 31 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 31 over the past 12 months is $15,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 31 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Pearson 31 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson 31 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson 31 has increased by 41.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Pearson 31 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 31 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Pearson 31 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Pearson 31 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 9.1% 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 31?+
Comparable models include Pearson 303, Pearson 30, Tartan 31. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.