Pearson Triton Yawl Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · full

Rig

Yawl

LOA

28.33' · 8.63 m

Displ.

6,930 lbs · 3,143 kg

First year

1958

The Pearson Triton Yawl represents a watershed moment in naval architecture, being the splitrigged variant of the vessel that effectively launched the fiberglass revolution. When the first Triton debuted at the 1959 New York Boat Show, it shattered the industry's skepticism regarding "plastic" boats, securing 17 orders before the show’s conclusion. Designed by Carl Alberg, the Triton was conceived as a rugged, affordable cruiser capable of offshore passages. While the majority of the 708 hulls produced through 1967 were sloops, the yawl configuration remains highly sought after by traditionalists for its versatile sail plan and the balanced aesthetic of its mizzen mast. Built with a solid fiberglass hull and a balsacored deck, the Triton Yawl features the classic Alberg hallmarks: a narrow beam, long overhangs, and a full keel with an encapsulated lead ballast.