Pearson 34-2 Sailboats for Sale

William Shaw·1989 – 1991·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 34-2 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · wing
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
34.5' · 10.52 m
Disp.
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
$23,500
Asking price · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+23.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

Pearson 34-2 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Pearson 34-2 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 2.

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

Country view

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$23,50021100.0%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

10 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 3434.5'$ 32,25015446
Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 34.233.75'$ 55,8805017
Hallberg-Rassy 34233.86'$ 179,6354515
Sabre 34-234.17'$ 43,000367
Oday 3434'$ 21,0003211
Tartan 34-234.42'$ 29,9002414
Sadler 3434.75'$ 31,242227
Pacific Seacraft Crealock 3434.08'$ 105,000213
Pearson 3433.79'$ 22,500155
Pearson 34-2You are here—$ 23,50021

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 $23,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 34-2 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Pearson 34-2 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson 34-2 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson 34-2 is up 23.4% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where 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%).
05Do 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. 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 34-2?+
Comparable models include Catalina 34, Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 34.2, Hallberg-Rassy 342. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.