Pearson 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Shaw·1972 – 1976·~103 hulls·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 36 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
36.56' · 11.14 m
Displ.
13,500 lbs · 6,123 kg
First year
1972

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 Albergdesigned 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 362 and the 365 ketch, this model features a fin keel and a skeghung rudder, moving away from the fullkeel traditions of the earlier era. It was a boat designed to be "stiff, fast, and dry," balanced by a high ballasttodisplacement ratio that appealed to the serious offshore sailor of the mid1970s.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 19,900
Ask, not sold · 15 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
15 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (92.3%) · Portugal (7.7%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 36 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 12 listings (92.3%), followed by Portugal.

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

Country breakdown

13 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 22,45012292.3%
Portugal$ 6,981117.7%

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
Pearson 30330.29'$ 16,990295
Pilothouse 365 Ketch36.42'$ 35,0002815
Sabre 3636'$ 42,900236
Pearson 36-236.5'$ 26,000213
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Pearson 36You are here$ 19,900155
Pearson 3535'$ 19,000145
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Swanson 3635.73'$ 98,314123
Pearson 36536.42'$ 29,250105
Pearson 4039.92'$ 55,00092

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 36 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 36 over the past 12 months is $19,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 36 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Pearson 36 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 15 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson 36 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Pearson 36 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 36 listings over the past 12 months are United States (92.3%), Portugal (7.7%).
05What should I look at instead of a Pearson 36?+
Comparable models include Pearson 303, Pilothouse 365 Ketch, Sabre 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.