Pearson 386 Sailboats for Sale

William Shaw·1984 – 1985·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 386 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
38.25' · 11.66 m
Disp.
16,915 lbs · 7,673 kg
First year
1984

The Pearson 386, introduced in the early 1980s, represents a refined evolution of William Shaw’s design philosophy, balancing the demands of a competitive performance cruiser with the volume required for comfortable coastal living. As the aftcockpit sibling to the centercockpit Pearson 385, the 386 was marketed to sailors who preferred a traditional profile and a more intimate connection to the water. Built during the peak of Pearson Yachts’ production under the Grumman Allied era, the 386 benefited from the company’s mature fiberglass construction techniques and Shaw's knack for creating "honest" boats that lacked the quirkiness of more experimental IORinfluenced designs of the time.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 47,500
Asking price · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 386 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 5.

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

Country view

5 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 47,50050100.0%

Comparable models

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

Similar boats to compare

11 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Island Packet 3838'$ 99,0005125
Sabre 38638.58'$ 169,9003814
Catalina 38739.83'$ 128,4893613
Morgan 383/38438.33'$ 39,7503111
Hallberg-Rassy 3837.96'$ 78,971295
Catalina 38539.17'$ 255,750268
Sabre 3636'$ 48,700248
Caliber 3838'$ 84,500153
Pearson 38538.25'$ 60,000126
Pearson 386You are here$ 47,50061
Morgan 3837.67'$ 59,98863

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 386 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 386 over the past 12 months is $47,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 386 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Pearson 386 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson 386 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson 386 has stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Pearson 386 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 386 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Pearson 386?+
Comparable models include Island Packet 38, Sabre 386, Catalina 387. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.