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 35-foot 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 34-2) 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 light-air skittishness of modern racing-oriented cruisers while maintaining enough speed to be competitive in club racing.
Used Pearson 34 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Pearson
- Model
- 34
- Builder
- Pearson Yachts
- Designer
- William Shaw
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1983 - 1986
Below are the most recent Pearson 34 sailboat listings.
Standard listing sites miss the technical details sailors need. Our database of 10,000+ models unlocks advanced filtering so you can search by keel type, rig configuration, and performance ratios—even when the seller forgot to include them.
Search across multiple sailboat listing websites at once, and get notified of new listings!
Example: Daily emails for "40 ft fin keel fractional sloops under $200k in Canada"Start Searching Now
| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date |
|---|
DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated with any external listing websites in any way. We simply aggregate publicly available listings to make it easier for buyers to find sailboats for sale. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listings, so please verify all information with the seller before making any decisions.