Pearson 36 Pilot House Sailboats for Sale

William Shaw·1978 – 1981·~30 hulls·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 36 Pilot House drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
36.42' · 11.1 m
Disp.
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.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$37,500
Asking price · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-6.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (75.0%) · Australia (25.0%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · showing 10 newest

Pearson 36 Pilot House Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Pearson 36 Pilot House listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 3 (75.0%), followed by Australia.

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

Country view

4 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$35,0003375.0%
Australia$55,4861025.0%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

4 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Bavaria Yachts 3637.89'$ 67,10911032
Pearson 3636.56'$ 28,000177
Pearson 36536.42'$ 29,000112
Pearson 36 Pilot HouseYou are here—$ 37,50043

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 36 Pilot House cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 36 Pilot House over the past 12 months is $37,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 36 Pilot House sailboats are for sale?+
3 Pearson 36 Pilot House listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson 36 Pilot House prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson 36 Pilot House is down 6.7% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Pearson 36 Pilot House sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 36 Pilot House listings over the past 12 months are United States (75.0%), Australia (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Pearson 36 Pilot House?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 36, Pearson 36, Pearson 365. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.