Built during Pearson Yachts' golden era from 1973 to 1981, this William Shaw-designed 33-footer represents classic American cruising sailboat design with 230 hulls launched. The moderate displacement hull features a traditional fin keel with rudder on skeg configuration, providing excellent directional stability and balanced helm characteristics that made Pearson boats beloved by cruising sailors. With a masthead sloop rig and generous sail area, the 10M delivers respectable performance while maintaining the forgiving sailing characteristics Pearson was known for. The fiberglass construction with balsa-cored deck offers a good strength-to-weight ratio, while the substantial ballast-to-displacement ratio contributes to impressive stability and seaworthiness. The boat's moderate beam and draft make it suitable for most East Coast harbors while providing enough interior volume for comfortable cruising. Her conservative design philosophy prioritizes safety and ease of handling over outright speed, making this an excellent choice for coastal cruising and intermediate offshore passages. The 10M's reputation for solid construction and predictable handling has kept these boats popular in the used market, particularly among sailors seeking a traditional American cruiser with proven blue-water capabilities and reasonable maintenance requirements.
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What is the Pearson 10M's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Pearson 10M has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 15.67. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Pearson 10M's comfort ratio?
The Pearson 10M has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 26.52. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Pearson 10M safe for offshore sailing?
The Pearson 10M has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.9. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Pearson 10M?
The theoretical hull speed of the Pearson 10M is 7.13 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Pearson 10M weigh?
The Pearson 10M has a displacement of 12,441.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 33.04 ft.
How much does a used Pearson 10M cost?
Based on 3 recent market listings, used Pearson 10M sailboats typically sell for between $5,000 and $9,999, with a median asking price of $7,500. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Pearson 10M?
The Pearson 10M was designed by William Shaw, first built in 1973.