Pearson 386 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Shaw·1984 – 1985·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 386 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
38.25' · 11.66 m
Displ.
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
Ask, not sold · 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 · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 386 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 5 listings

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

Country breakdown

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

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
Sabre 38638.58'$ 169,9003320
Pilothouse 365 Ketch36.42'$ 35,0002815
Pearson 424 Cutter42.33'$ 33,500237
Pearson 36-236.5'$ 26,000213
Pearson 3636.56'$ 19,900155
Pearson 3535'$ 19,000145
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Pearson 36536.42'$ 29,250105
Pearson 38538.25'$ 60,00098
Pearson 386You are here$ 47,50061
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555

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 remained stable over the last 3 months compared to 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 Sabre 386, Pilothouse 365 Ketch, Pearson 424 Cutter. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.