The Pearson 36, specifically the "original" version produced between 1972 and 1975, represents a significant evolutionary step in William Shaw’s design career at Pearson Yachts. Following the success of the Alberg-designed classics, Shaw introduced the 36 as a contemporary performance cruiser aimed at the burgeoning Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) and PHRF racing circuits, while still maintaining the build quality required for coastal voyaging. Often referred to by enthusiasts as the "Shaw 36" to distinguish it from the later 36-2 and the 365 ketch, this model features a fin keel and a skeg-hung rudder, moving away from the full-keel traditions of the earlier era. It was a boat designed to be "stiff, fast, and dry," balanced by a high ballast-to-displacement ratio that appealed to the serious offshore sailor of the mid-1970s.
Used Pearson 36 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Pearson
- Model
- 36
- Builder
- Pearson Yachts
- Designer
- William Shaw
- Number Built
- 103
- Production Year(s)
- 1972 - 1976
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