Pearson 35 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Shaw·1968 – 1982·~515 hulls·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 35 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · centerboard
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
35' · 10.67 m
Displ.
13,000 lbs · 5,897 kg
First year
1968

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" CCAinfluenced designs of Carl Alberg, offering a wider 10foot 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 35footers 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 "rightsized" proportions; it is large enough to live aboard for extended periods yet small enough for a solo sailor to manage without powered winches.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 19,000
Ask, not sold · 14 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
14 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+46.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

15 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 35 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 14 listings

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

Country breakdown

14 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 19,000145100.0%

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
Pilothouse 365 Ketch36.42'$ 35,0002815
Dufour 3535.25'$ 30,0002717
Moody 3534.5'$ 67,2572311
Tradewind 3535.01'$ 60,5852010
Pearson 3636.56'$ 19,900155
Pearson 35You are here$ 19,000145
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Nicholson Nicholson 3535.25'$ 40,327128
Pearson 36536.42'$ 29,250105
Pearson 38538.25'$ 60,00098
Pearson Vanguard 3332.58'$ 17,95040

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 35 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 35 over the past 12 months is $19,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 35 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Pearson 35 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 14 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson 35 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson 35 has increased by 46.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Pearson 35 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 35 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Pearson 35 listings get price reductions?+
About 40% of Pearson 35 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 43.0% 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.
06What should I look at instead of a Pearson 35?+
Comparable models include Pilothouse 365 Ketch, Dufour 35, Moody 35. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.