Pearson 30

Adapted from the original Pearson Corporation brochure on the P30. It is important to recognize that modifications have most likely been done you your particular boat that might result in differences from factory originating specifications.

Come Sail with Us…

You’ve just dropped and anchor in a serene inlet. Shimmering across the bow, the light from a nearby beacon alternately illuminates and darkens the almost motionless water. As you secure everything topside, your wife is down below convincing the kids that tomorrow is another day. Waiting for her to come up topside, you inspect the neat, white clapboard houses on shore and recall how earlier today you pointed the Pearson 30’s graceful vow down channel. How smooth and remarkably responsive she performed. How your nine-year-old took the tiller and suggested that you sit down, sip a cool one, and relax. Now, your wife joins you on deck. In her hands is a "hundred-year-old map" she just finished drawing a moment ago. Tomorrow, the kids will hunt for buried treasure, using this creative guide.

That’s the way it is with the Pearson 30. The boat that yacht racing enthusiasts and cruising sailors alike can’t stop praising.

Reasons for this are many. Surely her ability to perform. To "almost sail herself." And her good looks, above all belowdecks, is another. (She may compete like a "racing machine," but she doesn’t look like one.)

The hot Pearson 30 has to be one of the most talked about boats in the history of yachting and yacht acing…and not only by racing types. Of course, her spectacular succession of wins (including the 1972 three-quarter-ton championship and 1971 Block Island Race Week) provided the press coverage which in term brought her national recognition, but what pleases us most are the comments from owners who use her strictly for cruising. "A cinch to steer in any sea condition." "Remarkable responsiveness." "Leave her alone, she’ll sail herself." "Makes me feel like a better sailor than I am," etc., etc. These accolades and more like them attest to the ability of this honest boat that performs amazingly well yet doesn’t look like a "machine" either on deck or below.

But perhaps most important is her ability to do what you demand. Cruise. Race. And accommodate family and friends. Comfortable and luxuriously.

When we first introduced the Pearson 30, she was thought of as a boat with the ability to "go both ways." We combined an advanced underwater configuration and powerful rig with graceful lines and spacious below-decks comfort to make the P30 a cruising man's racing boat.or vice versa.

Comments from cruising skippers like, "Really comfortable" and "Makes me feel like a better sailor," combined with the ability to perform on the race course - attest to the versatility of this honest boat. Further, the Pearson 30 is tangible evidence of Bill Shaw's contention that a fast boat can be beautiful.

Step aboard and study the clean, uncluttered lines and wide walkways. From the helm the visibility is excellent. Her 7'6" cockpit provides room for the whole family with cockpit stowage provided in a lazarette aft and a roomy sail locker to starboard. Her non-skid deck surfaces and that solid feeling underfoot are typical Pearson quality fiberglass construction.

Step below and see why so many racing skippers' wives find cruising a real pleasure aboard this versatile boat. Immediately to starboard at the bottom of the companionway is an "L" shaped galley with sink, icebox, optional 2-burner alcohol stove with stowage lockers and drawers below and above. To port, extending aft under the cockpit is a quarter berth with stowage under.

The main cabin offers room and accessibility while underway and comfortable accommodations while at anchor. The port berth which converts to a double serves to seat three at the bulkhead mounted table. Opposite, the starboard berth can seat three more with the bulkhead table leaf up.

Stowage is provided under both port and starboard berths and above in lockers and shelves. Large fixed ports let in plenty of light and, despite her low profile, there's 6'1" headroom below.

Forward is a large athwartships toilet room, a large hanging locker to port, and vanity unit with wash basin to starboard.

The forepeak has a huge double berth designed for comfort. Two fixed ports provide light, and overhead, the hatch makes for easy headsail changes. There's additional stowage below the berths and above on ample shelves.

Your choice of decorator fabrics is available to add that personal touch. A compromise boat? Ask a cruising or racing family who owns one. And more importantly, check out the resale value of the Pearson 30 (if you can find a used one!).

Cast off and Come Sail With Us.then decide for yourself.

P30 | Marina Index | Home