Pearson 36 Pilot House Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

36.42' · 11.1 m

Displ.

17,700 lbs · 8,029 kg

First year

1978

The Pearson 36 Pilot House, introduced in the late 1970s, represents a specialized evolution of Bill Shaw’s design philosophy, blending the seaworthiness of a traditional coastal cruiser with the allweather utility of a protected helm. Built on the same proven hull as the prolific Pearson 365, the 36 Pilot House was conceived for sailors who refused to let the sailing season be dictated by rain or cold. While it shared the 365's underwater profile, it diverged significantly above the waterline, featuring a raised coachroof with expansive windows and an internal steering station that transformed the vessel into a true fourseason yacht. Though fewer than 50 units were produced compared to the hundreds of its 365 siblings, the model remains a cult favorite for cruisers in the Pacific Northwest and the North Atlantic.