Pearson 37 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

36.92' · 11.25 m

Displ.

12,500 lbs · 5,670 kg

First year

1982

The Pearson 37, introduced in 1988, represents the pinnacle of Bill Shaw’s design evolution at Pearson Yachts. Launched during the final years of the company’s operation, the 37 was a significant departure from the heavier, more traditional cruisers of the 1970s. It was marketed as a sophisticated performance cruiser, intended to compete with the highend European imports of the era by blending American build robustness with a modern, sleek profile. Unlike many of its predecessors that relied on the Cruising Club of America (CCA) "skinny" hull forms, the Pearson 37 utilized a wider beam carried well aft and a more contemporary underbody to maximize both interior volume and offwind speed. The model was produced until the company’s closure around 1991, making it a relatively rare but highly soughtafter find on the used market. It is often referred to in historical contexts as the "Pearson 372" to distinguish it from the much earlier 37foot Invicta, though it was officially marketed simply as the Pearson 37.