Pearson Vanguard 33 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Philip Rhodes·1963 – 1967·~400 hulls·Pearson Yachts
Pearson Vanguard 33 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
32.58' · 9.93 m
Displ.
10,300 lbs · 4,672 kg
First year
1963

The Pearson Vanguard 33 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of American fiberglass boatbuilding. Introduced in 1963 as a successor to the legendary Triton 28, the Vanguard was the first Pearson model commissioned from the drawing board of Philip Rhodes, rather than Carl Alberg. Rhodes, already a titan of naval architecture known for his elegant 12meter yachts and the iconic Bounty II, brought a more refined, slightly more modern approach to the "plastic classic" era. Produced until 1967 with over 400 hulls completed, the Vanguard 33 bridged the gap between the narrowbeamed, fullkeel Alberg designs and the more voluminous, performanceoriented cruisers that would follow under William Shaw. It remains a staple of the used market, celebrated for its robust scantlings and the balanced aesthetics typical of the midcentury Rhodes office.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 17,950
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

10 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Pearson Vanguard 33 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 4 listings

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

Country breakdown

4 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 17,95040100.0%

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
Pearson 30330.29'$ 16,990295
Pearson 32332.25'$ 17,998229
Pearson 3029.79'$ 7,000173
Pearson 3636.56'$ 19,900155
Pearson 3535'$ 19,000145
Pearson 3433.79'$ 16,000136
Pearson 36536.42'$ 29,250105
Pearson 2626.12'$ 5,00092
Cape Dory 3333.04'$ 30,00084
Tradewind 3333'$ 48,96085
Pearson Vanguard 33You are here$ 17,95040

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Pearson Vanguard 33 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Pearson Vanguard 33 over the past 12 months is $17,950. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Pearson Vanguard 33 sailboats are for sale?+
4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Pearson Vanguard 33 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Pearson Vanguard 33 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04Do Pearson Vanguard 33 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Pearson Vanguard 33 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 15.7% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
05What should I look at instead of a Pearson Vanguard 33?+
Comparable models include Pearson 303, Pearson 323, Pearson 30. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.