Pearson 34-2 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Shaw·1989 – 1991·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 34-2 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · wing
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
34.5' · 10.52 m
Displ.
11,800 lbs · 5,352 kg
First year
1989

The Pearson 342, introduced in 1987 and produced until the company’s closure around 1990, represents the pinnacle of William Shaw’s design evolution for the midsized cruising market. Replacing the original Pearson 34 (built from 1983–1986), the 342 was a complete redesign rather than a mere facelift. Shaw aimed to modernize the fleet by incorporating a walkthrough transom—a radical departure for Pearson at the time—and a more voluminous hull form to compete with the emerging European "sugar scoop" designs. While the original 34 was a respected coastal cruiser, the 342 offered a more sophisticated underwater profile and a layout that prioritized privacy and ergonomic flow, making it one of the most soughtafter models in the used market for sailors transitioning from daysailers to coastal voyagers.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 18,000
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 34-2 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 18,00010100.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 3434.5'$ 34,50013164
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 34.233.75'$ 55,8793920
Sabre 34-234.17'$ 40,0002714
Pearson 36-236.5'$ 26,000213
Sadler 3434.75'$ 37,7022113
Tartan 34-234.42'$ 29,900159
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Pearson 33-232.5'$ 26,500122
Sunbeam 34.234.25'$ 110,066119
Pearson 37-237.42'$ 41,75084
Pearson 34-2You are here$ 18,00010

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 34-2 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 34-2 over the past 12 months is $18,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 34-2 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Pearson 34-2 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 34-2 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04Do Pearson 34-2 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Pearson 34-2 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 28.0% 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.
05What should I look at instead of a Pearson 34-2?+
Comparable models include Catalina 34, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 34.2, Sabre 34-2. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.