Introduced in 1968, the Pearson 35 arrived as a defining moment for designer Bill Shaw and the burgeoning fiberglass industry. It was a departure from the "skinny" CCA-influenced designs of Carl Alberg, offering a wider 10-foot beam and a focus on coastal versatility that allowed it to remain in production for 14 years. With over 500 hulls produced, it became one of the most successful 35-footers of its era, striking a balance between the ruggedness required for offshore passages and the shallow draft necessary for exploring the Chesapeake Bay or the Bahamas. The boat’s enduring popularity is often attributed to its "right-sized" proportions; it is large enough to live aboard for extended periods yet small enough for a solo sailor to manage without powered winches.
Used Pearson 35 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Pearson
- Model
- 35
- Builder
- Pearson Yachts
- Designer
- William Shaw
- Number Built
- 515
- Production Year(s)
- 1968 - 1982
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