Pearson 36 Cutter Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Cutter

LOA

36.42' · 11.1 m

Displ.

17,700 lbs · 8,029 kg

First year

1981

The Pearson 36 Cutter, introduced in the early 1970s and produced through the early 1980s, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Pearson Yachts. Designed by William Shaw, this model was intended to bridge the gap between the traditional fullkeeled cruisers of the Carl Alberg era and the more modern, performanceoriented designs that would come to define the late 20th century. Unlike the Pearson 365, which was a dedicated cruising ketch with a much heavier displacement, the Pearson 36 (often referred to as the "36 Performance" or "361") was built on a hull optimized for speed, featuring a fin keel and a skeghung rudder. The cutterrigged variant, specifically, offered a level of sailhandling versatility that made it a favorite among coastal cruisers and offshore voyagers alike.