Established: 1956
Located: Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Construction: Fiberglass
Category: Sailboats
Worth Noting: Pearson Yachts went out of business in the 1990’s.
In 1956, cousins, Clinton and Everett Pearson, founded Pearson Yachts in Seekunk, Massachusetts. Pearson Yachts was one of the first manufacturers of fiberglass sailboats.
Pearson’s first launch was the Triton 28 sailing auxiliary, which debuted at the 1959 New York Boat Show. The Triton 28 was an instant success, and Pearson expanded their facility and operations, turning out about one boat per day by the end of 1959.
Pearson grew rapidly throughout the 1960’s and 70’s, manufacturing a wide range of sailboats. The company changed ownership during the 1980’s. Currently, USWatercraft, formerly known as the Pearson Marine Group, holds the rights to the company name.
Model name | PRODUCTION YEARS | LOA | BEAM | DRAFT |
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Pearson 26 | 1972 - 1983 | 26' 2" | 8' 8" | 4' 0" |
Pearson 27 | 1965 - 1992 | 26' 9" | 9' 1" | 3' 3" |
Pearson 28 | 1962 - 1989 | 28' 5" | 9' 8" | 3' 6" |
Pearson 30 | 1971 - 1987 | 29' 10" | 9' 6" | 5' 0" |
Pearson 303 | 1981 - 1988 | 30' 4" | 11' 0" | 4' 4" |
Pearson 31 | 1978 - 1992 | 30' 10" | 10' 9" | 3' 11" |
Pearson 32 | 1976 - 1983 | 30' 0" | 9' 6" | 5' 0" |
Pearson 323 | 1977 - 1983 | 32' 3" | 10' 3" | 4' 5" |
Pearson 33 | 1970 - 1993 | 32' 6" | 11' 0" | 5' 11" |
Pearson 10M (33') | 1972 - 1980 | 33' 0" | 11' 0" | 5' 9" |
Pearson 34 Convertible | 1989 - 1991 | 33' 9" | 13' 0" | 3' 4" |
Pearson 35 | 1967 - 1980 | 35' 0" | 10' 0" | 3' 9" |
Pearson True North 33 | 2004 - Current | 36' 2" | 12' 4" | 3' 4" |
Pearson 36 | 1971 - 1991 | 36' 0" | 11' 1" | 6' 0" |
Pearson 365 | 1975 - 1982 | 36' 5" | 11' 6" | 4' 6" |
Pearson 37 | 1960 - 1990 | 37' 0" | 11' 9" | 6' 6" |
Pearson 38 Convertible | 1987 - 1991 | 37' 6" | 13' 10" | 3' 9" |
Pearson 38 Double Cabin | 1988 - 1991 | 37' 9" | 13' 10" | 3' 9" |
Pearson True North 38 | 2002 - Current | 38' 6" | 13' 6" | 3'6" |
Pearson 386 | 1980 - 1986 | 38' 3" | 11' 7" | 5' 6" |
Pearson 39 | 1970 - 1990 | 39' 0" | 12' 5" | 4' 8" |
Pearson 419 | 1970 - 1976 | 41' 9" | 12' 8" | 5' 3" |
Pearson 422 | 1983 - 1988 | 42' 2" | 13' 0" | 5' 3" |
Pearson 424 | 1977 - 1984 | 42' 3" | 13' 0" | 5' 3" |
Pearson 43 Motor Yacht | 1971 - 1976 | 43' 0" | 14' 10" | 3' 0" |
Pearson 43 Motor Yacht | 1984 - 1986 | 43' 0" | 14' 10" | 3' 0" |
Pearson Countess 44 | 1963 - 1967 | 44' 0" | 12' 0" | 6' 0" |
Pearson 530 | 1980- 1986 | 53' 7" | 14' 11" | 5' 9" |