Pearson 530 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Shaw·1981 – 1985·Pearson Yachts
Pearson 530 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
53' · 16.15 m
Displ.
43,000 lbs · 19,504 kg
First year
1981

The Pearson 530 represents the pinnacle of Bill Shaw’s design era at Pearson Yachts, serving as the largest production vessel ever commissioned by the Rhode Islandbased manufacturer. Launched in the late 1970s, this centercockpit ketch was built during the peak of Pearson’s expansion under Grumman Allied Industries. It was intended to compete with highend offshore cruisers, offering a massive volume, a robust fiberglass hull, and a versatile ketch rig that made it a formidable choice for bluewater passages. While only a small number were produced—estimated between 14 and 17 units—the 530 remains a rare and respected flagship of the American cruising fleet, embodying the transition from traditional aesthetics to modern, highvolume yacht design.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 395,000
Ask, not sold · 12 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
12 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson 530 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 11 listings

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

Country breakdown

11 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 395,000113100.0%

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
Dufour 53053.64'$ 534,5707845
Pearson 30330.29'$ 16,990295
Pilothouse 365 Ketch36.42'$ 35,0002815
Pearson 424 Cutter42.33'$ 33,500237
Pearson 32332.25'$ 17,998229
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Pearson 3535'$ 19,000145
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Pearson 530You are here$ 395,000124
Pearson 36536.42'$ 29,250105
Pearson 38538.25'$ 60,00098

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson 530 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson 530 over the past 12 months is $395,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson 530 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Pearson 530 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 12 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson 530 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson 530 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Pearson 530 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson 530 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Pearson 530?+
Comparable models include Dufour 530, Pearson 303, Pilothouse 365 Ketch. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.