Pearson Ensign Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Carl Alberg·1962 – 1982·~1,776 hulls·Pearson Yachts
Pearson Ensign drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
22.5' · 6.86 m
Displ.
3,000 lbs · 1,361 kg
First year
1962

The Pearson Ensign holds the distinction of being the most successful fullkeel fiberglass onedesign in United States history. Introduced in 1962, the Ensign was born from a desire to create a dedicated daysailer version of the Pearson Electra, a popular midget ocean racer also designed by Carl Alberg. By shortening the Electra’s cabin and significantly lengthening the cockpit, Alberg created a vessel that prioritized social sailing and ease of handling while retaining the seaworthy "big boat" feel of a fullkeeled cruiser. With over 1,700 hulls produced, the Ensign’s enduring popularity is rooted in its classic aesthetic—defined by graceful overhangs and a low profile—and a build quality that has allowed many of the earliest hulls to remain competitive in racing circuits today.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 12,500
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+58.0%
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 Ensign listings span 1 country. United States leads with 7 listings

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

Country breakdown

7 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 12,50072100.0%

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
Endeavour Yachts 4242.25'$ 53,1863922
Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I29.25'$ 30,8011810
Cape Dory Typhoon18.5'$ 5,000177
Tartan 3029.92'$ 10,000154
Endeavour 3535.42'$ 35,000137
Endurance 4444'$ 101,776106
Elan 3130.84'$ 45,95894
Endeavour 3232'$ 20,00081
Pearson EnsignYou are here$ 12,50072
Rhodes 1919.17'$ 3,00062
Frauscher H-Boat27.25'$ 10,35510

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson Ensign cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson Ensign over the past 12 months is $12,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson Ensign sailboats are for sale?+
2 Pearson Ensign listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Pearson Ensign prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Pearson Ensign has increased by 58.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Pearson Ensign sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson Ensign listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Pearson Ensign?+
Comparable models include Endeavour Yachts 42, Cornish Crabbers 24 Mk I, Cape Dory Typhoon. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.