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 aft-cockpit sibling to the center-cockpit 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 IOR-influenced designs of the time.
Used Pearson 386 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Pearson
- Model
- 386
- Builder
- Pearson Yachts
- Designer
- William Shaw
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1984 - 1985
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