Pearson 34 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Shaw·1983 – 1986·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 34 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
33.79' · 10.3 m
Displ.
11,240 lbs · 5,098 kg
First year
1983

Introduced in 1983, the Pearson 34 arrived at a time when the manufacturer was refining the balance between traditional coastal cruising comfort and the evolving demand for more agile performance. Designed by Bill Shaw, the boat was intended to replace older models in the 33 to 35foot range, specifically bridging the gap left by the legendary but aging Pearson 35. The Pearson 34 (often referred to as the "original 34" to distinguish it from its 1987 successor, the 342) was produced until 1986. It remains a staple of the used boat market in North America, favored for its "honest" hull form—a moderate displacement design that avoids the extreme lightair skittishness of modern racingoriented cruisers while maintaining enough speed to be competitive in club racing.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 16,000
Ask, not sold · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+20.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (91.7%) · Canada (8.3%)

Recent Listings

10 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 34 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 11 listings (91.7%), followed by Canada.

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

Country breakdown

12 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 15,00011591.7%
Canada$ 31,500108.3%

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
Sabre 3434.18'$ 27,5004420
Pearson 30330.29'$ 16,990295
Oday 3434'$ 19,900267
C&C 3433.5'$ 14,387194
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Pearson 3636.56'$ 19,900155
Pearson 3535'$ 19,000145
Pearson 34You are here$ 16,000136
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Peterson 3433.92'$ 23,40062

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 34 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 34 over the past 12 months is $16,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 34 sailboats are for sale?+
6 Pearson 34 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson 34 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson 34 has increased by 20.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Pearson 34 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 34 listings over the past 12 months are United States (91.7%), Canada (8.3%).
05Do Pearson 34 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Pearson 34 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 22.4% 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.
06What should I look at instead of a Pearson 34?+
Comparable models include Catalina 34, Sabre 34, Pearson 303. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.