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Pearson 30 is a 29 ′ 9 ″ / 9.1 m monohull sailboat designed by William Shaw and built by Pearson Yachts between 1971 and 1981.

• 2 / 34 Chicago, IL, US 1972 Pearson 30 $7,500 USD View
• 3 / 34 Deltaville, VA, US 1976 Pearson 30 $15,000 USD View
• 4 / 34 Bayfield, WI, US 1975 Pearson 30 $8,000 USD View
• 5 / 34 Chicago, IL, US 1972 Pearson 30 $7,500 USD View
• 6 / 34 Deltaville, VA, US 1976 Pearson 30 $15,000 USD View
• 7 / 34 Bayfield, WI, US 1975 Pearson 30 $8,000 USD View
• 8 / 34 Chicago, IL, US 1972 Pearson 30 $7,500 USD View
• 9 / 34 Deltaville, VA, US 1976 Pearson 30 $15,000 USD View
• 10 / 34 Bayfield, WI, US 1975 Pearson 30 $8,000 USD View
• 11 / 34 Chicago, IL, US 1972 Pearson 30 $7,500 USD View
• 12 / 34 Deltaville, VA, US 1976 Pearson 30 $15,000 USD View
• 13 / 34 Bayfield, WI, US 1975 Pearson 30 $8,000 USD View
• 14 / 34 Chicago, IL, US 1972 Pearson 30 $7,500 USD View
• 15 / 34 Deltaville, VA, US 1976 Pearson 30 $15,000 USD View
• 16 / 34 Bayfield, WI, US 1975 Pearson 30 $8,000 USD View
• 17 / 34 Chicago, IL, US 1972 Pearson 30 $7,500 USD View
• 18 / 34 Deltaville, VA, US 1976 Pearson 30 $15,000 USD View
• 19 / 34 Bayfield, WI, US 1975 Pearson 30 $8,000 USD View
• 20 / 34 Deltaville, VA, US 1976 Pearson 30 $15,000 USD View
• 21 / 34 Bayfield, WI, US 1975 Pearson 30 $8,000 USD View
• 22 / 34 Chicago, IL, US 1972 Pearson 30 $7,500 USD View
• 23 / 34 Deltaville, VA, US 1976 Pearson 30 $15,000 USD View
• 24 / 34 Bayfield, WI, US 1975 Pearson 30 $8,000 USD View
• 25 / 34 Chicago, IL, US 1972 Pearson 30 $7,500 USD View
• 26 / 34 Chicago, IL, US 1972 Pearson 30 $7,500 USD View
• 27 / 34 Deltaville, VA, US 1976 Pearson 30 $15,000 USD View
• 28 / 34 Deltaville, VA, US 1976 Pearson 30 $15,000 USD View
• 29 / 34 Bayfield, WI, US 1975 Pearson 30 $8,000 USD View
• 30 / 34 Deltaville, VA, US 1976 Pearson 30 $15,000 USD View
• 31 / 34 Deltaville, VA, US 1976 Pearson 30 $15,000 USD View
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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

In production for nearly 10 years, with more than 1000 built, this was one of Pearson’s most successful models. The designer, Bill Shaw, owned a Pearson 30 for a number of years. Early models had Palmer inboards.

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• Model: Pearson model name and link to line drawing.
• Type: Boat and Rig Attributes. All types are Bermuda rigged sloop, single mast with fore-and-aft sails, unless otherwise specified by Cat, Ketch, or Yawl.
• LOA: Length Over All, the maximum length of the hull, in feet, from stem to stern measuring parallel to the waterline. This does not include projections of pulpits or spars.
• Draft: Deepest extent of hull, typically bottom distance from waterline to bottom of keel.
• DISP: Displacement, the vessel's weight in pounds, calculated from the volume of water displaced by it.
• SA/D: The sail area to displacement ratio is a bench-mark to evaluate light air performance as well as heavy air conditions.
• Production: Approximate years and number produced.
• Designer: Yacht designer
• Links: Web-Page references. External sites open in new tab or window.

Specifications are approximate from Pearson Yachts.

Key to Designers

• Shaw – William H. Shaw joined Pearson Yachts in 1964 as Chief Architect, eventually running the entire Pearson Yachts Division of Grumman. During his tenure, he and his team designed over 50 different sail and power boats. Bill Shaw
• Alberg – Carl Alberg's successful career as a designer can be linked back to his partnership with Pearson Yachts and early fiberglass yacht construction. Carl Alberg
• Tripp – During the 1960s, William H. Tripp Jr. was one of America’s most successful yacht designers. Bill Tripp
• Rhodes – Philip L. Rhodes was a naval architect known for his diverse yacht designs. Philip Rhodes | Philip Rhodes Vanguard
• Tritt – Bill Tritt is a yacht builder with a keen interest in fiberglass as a material to use in boats and cars. Bill Tritt
• Alden – John G. Alden was an American naval architect and the founder of Alden Designs. John Alden

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Pearson 303

• By Bob Reeve
• Updated: April 22, 2008

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By the early 1980s, Pearson Yachts of Portsmouth, Rhode Island, had built more than 1,000 Bill Shaw-designed Pearson 30s. To replace that seemingly timeless design, in 1983 Shaw created the Pearson 303, and it’s an entirely different boat. More than 300 were built before production ceased in 1986.

Above the waterline, the Pearson 303’s hull is solid laminate. Balsa core is used in the bottom and in the deck. The rudder is mounted to a substantial skeg, which helps the boat track well downwind.

With its broad beam, the Pearson 303 is quite stiff, and it likes to be sailed on its feet to avoid excessive weather helm. It has a seakindly motion and offers a dry ride and a comfortable, “big boat” feel.

Four adults can occupy the cockpit in comfort. On early models, the mainsheet was at the end of the boom, and with primary winches mounted just forward of the wheel, one person can singlehand with ease. Later boats had midboom sheeting from a traveler on the coachroof. A single-spreader rig supports the keel-stepped mast.

The companionway steps are easily removed to expose the two-piece box surrounding the 13-horsepower Yanmar diesel that will move a P-303 through calm water at 6 knots. Some owners feel it has insufficient power in rough conditions.

The galley, to port just forward of the companionway, is small but adequate. Its best feature, the well-insulated 5-cubic-foot icebox, unfortunately drains to the bilge. Most boats were fitted with a two-burner Origo alcohol stove and a small single sink serviced by both pressure and foot-operated freshwater pumps. A deep bilge sump ensures that the cabin sole stays dry.

Aft to starboard is a large quarter berth. Lockers outboard of it convert readily to a navigation station; later models have a chart table fitted at which the navigator can work while seated at the head of the berth.

Port and starboard settees in the saloon are comfortable berths with the seatbacks removed. A dining table folds down from the starboard bulkhead and has a leaf that extends to the port bench to allow seating for four.

Forward of the saloon and to starboard is the head compartment. Quite large for a 30-foot boat, it has standing headroom, a handheld shower, and an electric pump to drain the sump overboard.

A bifold door opens into a truly comfortable owner’s cabin. It has a small bureau and a large V-berth. Headroom throughout the cabin is more than 6 feet. Large Bomar hatches, above both the forward and main cabins, and four large fixed ports and four opening ports provide plenty of light and air below.

At prices from $30,000 to $35,000 for examples in good condition, the Pearson 303 is an economical and versatile family cruiser from a builder with a reputation for producing solid and reliable boats.

Bob Reeve sails his Pearson 303, Evergreen, from Old Saybrook, Connecticut, with his wife, Susan, and their teenage daughters, Allison and Kristen.

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Pearson 303

An above-average coastal cruiser that makes the most of its 30-foot length..

The Pearson 303, introduced in 1983, is a fairly typical example of the kind of work Pearson was doing in the mid-1980s, continuing until its sale in 1991 to Aqua Buoy, which has yet to resume production. During 1983, Pearson built 12 different models, ranging from the durable 22′ 6″ Ensign to the Pearson 530, the largest boat the company ever built. The long-standing 35 centerboarder and 365 ketch had been dropped the year before, and the mainstays of the fleet were the 323 and 424. Only the 30′ Flyer departed from the company’s commitment to cruiser/racers—the unfortunate appellation given to just about any boxy boat with a fin keel.

Pearson was decidedly more into the family coastal cruiser than serious racing, though its boats were commonly club raced under PHRF.

The Pearson 303, and later the 34, 36, 37 and 39 seemed to be nearly the same boat drawn to different lengths. Indeed, in 1991, all of the above models, except the 303 (terminated in 1986), were in production at the same time. There was a bland sameness to them. Not only in terms of the standard hull and deck colors, non-skid pattern, window treatments and interior finish, but in their lines as well.

One would suppose that designer Bill Shaw believed the formula to be successful, and for a time it probably was. Nevertheless, we suspect it also may have accounted for the company’s eventual demise. Time and again it has been said that larger boatbuilders, because they end up competing with their own previously-sold boats, must continually introduce new models. Example: You want to buy a Pearson 36, and are tempted to buy new. But a three-year-old model sells for less and is better equipped. You conclude that buying new is bad business. The dealer, sensing you are on the fence, tells you the company is about to introduce the Pearson 37, a much bigger and better boat with all sorts of improvements. So you take the hook and buy a new 37. But the phenomenon perpetuates itself, and because each new model requires expensive tooling, the company is making nowhere near the money it appears to be.

In their defense, Shaw and Pearson over the years designed and built a number of very interesting boats that were atypical of the rest of the line. The centerboard Pearson 40 and one-design Flyer come to mind. And though Pearson sold quite a few of each by any other builder’s standard, these departure designs never were accepted as well as the company’s family cruiser/racers. It seems the company was consumed in a vortex spun of its own successful sameness.

A quick look at the numbers shows that the Pearson 303 is a conservative design, moderate in every respect. Its displacement/length ratio is 274, and its sail area/displacement ratio is 15.6. These figures suggest a boat that is easily handled and with adequate volume for stowing cruising supplies. They also suggest a boat that is not particularly fast, corroborated by owner comments that are discussed under “Performance.”

The typical cruiser/racer will have a fairly shoal keel, as does the 303, which draws just 4′ 4″. This is great for cruising the Chesapeake Bay’s back rivers, Florida Bay and the Bahamas, but unnecessarily shallow for just about anywhere else. A deep keelwould improve windward performance noticeably.

The 303’s length/beam ratio (2.77 using LOA) is quite low. This gives the boat a lot of room inside, and helps provide initial stability so the boat won’t feel tender. At the same time, it is not the best proportion for ultimate stability or ease of handling in severe conditions. U.S. Sailing’s glossary of terms in its IMS Profile booklet, says values range from “2.5 (short, wide) to 5.0 (long, narrow). High length/beam ratios mean lower wave making for a given displacement/length ratio and better controllability for given ratios for sail area/displacement and sail area/wetted surface.”

Unlike many later Pearsons, the 303 does have a skeg-mounted rudder, which tends to decrease then stalling angle, and, mounted far aft as it is, the skeg also adds a bit to lateral plane, which should help directional stability. Skegs also permit an added bearing support to the rudder, and may help protect the rudder in a collision with an underwater object.

Our conclusion is that the Pearson 303 is a big 30-footer, intended for safe coastal cruising. She admirably succeeds in doing what she was designed to do. The only risk accrues to those who mistake her for something she is not—an offshore, passage-making boat.

Construction

The hull of the 303, again differing from many later models, is uncored. Weight was not a concern, and, if keeping a scorecard, we’d give the 303 a point or two for its solid fiberglass hull. Lead ballast is internal, so there are no keel bolts to worry about.

The propeller shaft is molded into the hull. And, as previously mentioned, the rudder is hung on a skeg. While this rudder won’t be as efficient as a balanced spade rudder, it has its advantages, especially for cruising. One thing that might have been done differently would have been locating the lower rudder bearing maybe 6″ or more above the bottom of the skeg, so if the skeg grounds or hits an object, there is less likelihood of disabling the rudder. An emergency tiller was provided.

End-grain balsa was used in the deck. We’re not exactly sure how the hull/deck joint was fastened, but Pearson had given up through-bolting on many 1970s models, so we assume the 303’s hull and deck were fastened with self-tapping screws. This method saves time, and while perfectly satisfactory for the its coastal purpose, it detracts somewhat from overall quality.

Pearson generally did a good job with details, such as backing plates for hardware, installing bronze sea cocks, and choosing quality materials for pulpits, stanchions and the like.

The cabin sole is a one-piece fiberglass molding bonded to the hull. A teak and holly overlay hides it. We like the fact that the berths are not part of this molding, rather built up of plywood, which as we have said many times, is a better acoustic and thermal insulator, and is easier to modify. The teak bulkheads are bonded to the hull, but not, we assume, to the deck, as the one-piece fiberglass overhead must be bonded to the deck before the deck is lowered onto the hull and bulkheads. Some early brochure photos show what appear to be stainless angle braces securing the bulkheads to the deck, intended to prevent working. The head is a fiberglass molding, which is appropriate considering that water from the sink, toilet and shower is a danger to plywood.

We received several complaints about leaks, citing the bedding compound used in portlights and deck hardware—time consuming, but not difficult to fix.

The interior has an attractive amount of oiled teak to highlight the high-pressure laminates used on cabinet facings. Stowage is pretty good for a 30-footer, with three drawers in the galley, a bureau in the forecabin, and stowage behind the settee seatbacks. The hanging locker is short and small, however. The quarter berth was advertised as a double, but as one owner put it, “No way!”

The high freeboard and generous beam make for a lot of space in the cabins. Headroom is 6′ 3″. Freshwater capacity is 38 gallons.

All things considered, construction of the Pearson 303 is above average. That has always been Pearson’s reputation, and we see nothing in the 303 to alter that perception.

Performance

The 303 has a keel-stepped mast, which is a nice feature and something that Bill Shaw must have felt strongly about. The mainsail has near end-boom sheeting to a traveler mounting across the cockpit bridgedeck. It won’t be easy to reach from behind the pedestal, but the jib sheets are, as the winches are mounted just forward of the wheel.

While most owners praise the 303’s balance, stability and seakindliness, most are honest about its speed. “Definitely not a racer,” said the owner of a 1984 model. Upwind performance is especially marked down, and this is no doubt due at least in part to the boat’s high freeboard, wide beam and shoal keel. But few owners feel it is a significant problem. Offwind performance is rated more highly.

Typical PHRF ratings from fleets around the country range from 171 to 192, with most in the mid-180s. This is a bit slower than the popular 1970s vintage Pearson 30 at 180, a Cal 30-2 at 174, and a C&C 30 at 168.

Auxiliary propulsion is furnished by a Yanmar 2GMF 13-hp. diesel. Tankage is 22 gallons in an aluminum tank under the cockpit. This would seem on the small side, and a number of owners said so. Others rate boat speed and maneuverability under power as acceptable. One owner said he switched from the standard two-blade prop to a 15 x 11 three-blade prop, making 6.5 knots at 2,000 rpm. Another owner who was critical of the engine size, said he makes 5.5 knots at 2,500 rpm.

The Pearson 303 is a good looking boat, especially considering its high freeboard and wide beam. Bill Shaw did a good job integrating all the elements to avoid a boxy-look. One owner said, “Looks like it needs another 10 feet, but that’s a trade-off for roominess and livability.”

While it’s easy to overlook the Pearson 303 as another member of a fleet that looks depressingly similar and lacking in pizzazz, the 303 is a wholesome family cruiser with a workable, traditional interior, acceptable performance and above average construction. Hey, what’s not to like?

The BUC Research Used Boat Price Guide lists average retail low and high of the 1983 models at $35,300 to $39,100. 1986 models come in at $42,900 to $47,600. A check of asking prices in the classifieds of Soundings corroborates these numbers, but given the state of the used boat market, we’d want to pay no more than the low $30s for a Pearson 303 of any vintage.

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Why do you say that the one thing she is not is an “offshore passage making boat”. I am a passage making sailor and am interested in making passages with this boat so I need to know what reasons you have that says I should not.

The self-tapping screws as opposed to bolts is the number one reason. I’ve a 1983 Pearson 303 and treat her as a coastal cruiser . At my present age 65 and preferring to single hand I find the 303 suitable form my “wants in a sailboat. She’s sturdy, she’s roomy for a boat in the 30 foot range. I’ve added davits and a custom chart table (which I prefer to the one Pearson added in either 84 or 85.)

I’ve downsized as the family has grown and my needs for long-range crusing has diminished. Went from a 52’ Irwin’s cutter/ketch rig istraring ion the nis 1980s to a 37’ Fisher Motorsailer in the first decade of the 2000s. Also kept an Ericsson 32’ after selling the Fisher (which, to this day, I wish I had kept). Did not like the Ericsson for my needs and “wants” l. Then went through a quick succession of a modified Grampian that The previous owner had lengthened and put some heavy standing rigging replacement. She ended up being around 34’. Let her go quickly and cheaply. Then an Irwin Citation 34’ the year I don’t recall because I got rid of her quickly. I took a few years looking for a good deal on a Pearson 303. I purchased the 1983 hull#065 and began the process of bringing her up to my needs a little over two years ago. With the additions and upgrades. (Yanmar) , Motor mounts, davits, nav table, I’m a happy Pearson owner again. “Cripple Creek” suits me across the board for now.

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Pearson 303

The pearson 303 is a 30.29ft masthead sloop designed by william shaw and built in fiberglass by pearson yachts between 1983 and 1986..

The Pearson 303 is a moderate weight sailboat which is slightly under powered. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

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