The Pearson 32, introduced in 1979, represents a refined intersection of William Shaw’s design philosophy and the industrial maturation of Pearson Yachts. Produced until 1982, this model was intended to fill the gap between the more traditional, cruising-oriented Pearson 323 and the performance-leaning Pearson 30. Unlike the earlier Alberg-designed Pearson Vanguard (also 32 feet), the 1979 Pearson 32 features a modern underbody with a fin keel and a spade rudder, marking it as a true child of the "performance cruiser" era. The boat was built during a period when Pearson was leveraging its 240,000-square-foot Portsmouth facility to achieve high-tolerance fiberglass construction, resulting in a hull that is both stiff and relatively lightweight for its class.
Used Pearson 32 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Pearson
- Model
- 32
- Builder
- Pearson Yachts
- Designer
- William Shaw
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1979 - 1982
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