Pearson 36 Sailboats for Sale

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
Disp.
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
$ 22,450
Asking price · 12 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
12 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-69.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (90.0%) · Portugal (10.0%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 36 listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 9 (90.0%), followed by Portugal.

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

Country view

10 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 25,0009090.0%
Portugal$ 6,8291110.0%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

7 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Bavaria Yachts 3637.89'$ 68,20512426
Hallberg-Rassy Varvs AB 3635.66'$ 121,0356324
CSY 3636.5'$ 35,3062613
Sabre 3636'$ 48,700248
Creswell Marine 3636'$ 38,739191
Swanson 3635.73'$ 96,216142
Pearson 36You are here$ 22,450123

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 $22,450. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 36 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Pearson 36 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 12 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson 36 is down 69.6% over the last 3 months compared with 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 (90.0%), Portugal (10.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Pearson 36?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 36, Hallberg-Rassy Varvs AB 36, CSY 36. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.