Pearson 32 Sailboats for Sale

William Shaw·1979 – 1982·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 32 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
31.75' · 9.68 m
Disp.
9,400 lbs · 4,264 kg
First year
1979

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, cruisingoriented Pearson 323 and the performanceleaning Pearson 30. Unlike the earlier Albergdesigned 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 240,000squarefoot Portsmouth facility to achieve hightolerance fiberglass construction, resulting in a hull that is both stiff and relatively lightweight for its class.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 14,575
Asking price · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-23.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (62.5%) · Canada (37.5%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 32 listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 5 (62.5%), followed by Canada.

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

Country view

8 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 11,1505362.5%
Canada$ 24,9003237.5%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

7 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
J-Boats J/3232.6'$ 65,000247
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3231.17'$ 41,634229
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000165
C&C 3231.5'$ 22,000143
Beneteau First 3232.5'$ 20,519131
Sabre 3232.17'$ 35,000117
Pearson 32You are here$ 14,57585

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 32 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 32 over the past 12 months is $14,575. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 32 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Pearson 32 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson 32 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson 32 is down 23.5% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Pearson 32 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 32 listings over the past 12 months are United States (62.5%), Canada (37.5%).
05Do Pearson 32 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Pearson 32 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 28.6% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Pearson 32?+
Comparable models include J-Boats J/32, Jeanneau Sun Fast 32, Pearson 34. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.