The Pearson 43, introduced in 1968 as the flagship of the William Shaw era, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of American yacht design. Emerging during a period when the Cruising Club of America (CCA) rating rule was giving way to the International Offshore Rule (IOR), the 43 was Shaw’s answer to the demand for a powerful, offshore-capable vessel that balanced racing aspirations with the robust cruising requirements of the day. Unlike the heavy-displacement, full-keeled Alberg designs that preceded it, the Pearson 43 featured a modern underbody with a fin keel and a skeg-hung rudder, a configuration that signaled Pearson’s commitment to contemporary performance standards. Only 45 of these hulls were produced between 1968 and 1974, making them a rare sight in modern marinas compared to the ubiquitous Pearson 30 or 35.
Pearson 43 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Pearson
- Model
- 43
- Builder
- Pearson Yachts
- Designer
- William Shaw
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1969 - 1972
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