Pearson 33 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Shaw·1969 – 1975·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 33 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
32.92' · 10.03 m
Disp.
10,930 lbs · 4,958 kg
First year
1969

The Pearson 33 occupies a unique position in the history of American fiberglass boatbuilding, representing two distinct eras of design under the direction of naval architect William "Bill" Shaw. While most enthusiasts refer to the model as a singular entity, it was actually produced in two vastly different iterations: the "Classic" Pearson 33 (built from 1969 to 1975) and the redesigned Pearson 332 (produced from 1988 until the company’s closure in the early 1990s). Both versions were conceived as performance cruisers that balanced the requirements of family coastal cruising with the responsive handling characteristics necessary for club racing. The 1969 version was a pioneer of the finkeel and spaderudder configuration during an era when many competitors were still clinging to full keels, while the later 332 introduced contemporary Europeaninfluenced interior volumes to the American market.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 6,000
Ask, not sold · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

8 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000172
Pearson 3535'$ 19,000144
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Mason 3333.75'$ 49,450123
CS 3332.67'$ 23,259116
Pearson 36536.42'$ 29,250104
Pearson Vanguard 3332.58'$ 17,95040
Pearson 33You are here$ 6,00030

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 33 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 33 over the past 12 months is $6,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 33 sailboats are for sale?+
3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03What should I look at instead of a Pearson 33?+
Comparable models include Pearson 30, Pearson 35, Pearson 34. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.