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1983 PEARSON 303 – THE GREAT ESCAPE
€ 31,469
About
Specifications
Description
Layout
Construction
Mast & Rigging
Electrical System
Engiine
Electronics
Cockpit & Transom
Sails
Details
Galley
About
A classic coastal cruiser updated to contemporary standards. The Pearson 303, a 30-foot recreational keelboat designed by Bill Shaw, is celebrated for its safe coastal cruising capabilities. Introduced by Pearson Yachts in 1983 and built until 1986, more than 300 units of this robust vessel were produced. Its solid fiberglass hull with a balsa core, coupled with wood trim and a skeg-mounted rudder, ensures durability and a seakindly motion. The Pearson 303 is noted for its dry ride and comfortable feel, offering substantial value for the money and meeting the diverse sailing needs of many yachtsmen. The boat’s design philosophy aligns with Pearson’s long-standing tradition of creating practical, no-nonsense cruising boats. The interior of the Pearson 303 is designed to maximize space and comfort, featuring a V-berth forward, a main saloon with port and starboard settees, and an L-shaped galley. It offers 6′ 3″ of headroom, making it a favorite among taller sailors. The cockpit, though small, can comfortably seat four adults, and the boat is equipped with a unique foredeck anchor locker that was innovative for its time. The Pearson 303 remains a sturdy, reliable option for coastal cruising. Its wide beam and generous freeboard contribute to a stiff, balanced sailing experience, particularly when off the wind, offering a pleasant and stable ride even in strong winds.
Specifications
Builder
PEARSON
YEAR
1983
LENGTH
30' (9.14m)
Beam
3.28m
Engines
Yanmar 13hp
Description
A classic coastal cruiser updated to contemporary standards.
The Pearson 303, a 30-foot recreational keelboat designed by Bill Shaw, is celebrated for its safe coastal cruising capabilities. Introduced by Pearson Yachts in 1983 and built until 1986, more than 300 units of this robust vessel were produced. Its solid fiberglass hull with a balsa core, coupled with wood trim and a skeg-mounted rudder, ensures durability and a seakindly motion. The Pearson 303 is noted for its dry ride and comfortable feel, offering substantial value for the money and meeting the diverse sailing needs of many yachtsmen. The boat’s design philosophy aligns with Pearson’s long-standing tradition of creating practical, no-nonsense cruising boats.
The interior of the Pearson 303 is designed to maximize space and comfort, featuring a V-berth forward, a main saloon with port and starboard settees, and an L-shaped galley. It offers 6′ 3″ of headroom, making it a favorite among taller sailors. The cockpit, though small, can comfortably seat four adults, and the boat is equipped with a unique foredeck anchor locker that was innovative for its time. The Pearson 303 remains a sturdy, reliable option for coastal cruising. Its wide beam and generous freeboard contribute to a stiff, balanced sailing experience, particularly when off the wind, offering a pleasant and stable ride even in strong winds.
Layout
The Pearson 303 is the perfect classic coastal cruiser updated with many options. This vessel is good either for day sailing and coastal cruising! It is very roomy for only being a 30-foot sailboat. Compared to most 30-foot sailboats the Pearson 303 sits higher off the water allowing it to have a deep and safe cockpit that can comfortably hold four adults.
Interior cushions have been reupholstered within the last few years.
Construction
FRP with balsa core
Bottom and Topside – solid
Ballast type: Lead
Builder: Pearson Yachts
Designer: William Shaw
Mast & Rigging
Masthead Sloop
Electrical System
INVERTER – Victron charger/inverter supported by 2 Redodo 200AH plus LiFeP204 battery
1 Lead Acid Starter Battery
Solar panels:
4 – 100 watts flexible
2 – 200 watt solar panels rigid
2 Victron Solar charge controller
Marine AC hatch mounted (plug into the head or the galley)
Engiine
1983 Yanmar 13hp (hours unknown)
Fuel Capacity: 22 gals
Electronics
Raymarine Network: Autopilot, ST60 Wind, Axion 9+ Chartplotter MFD and AIS700 duplex.
Cockpit & Transom
Lines run to cockpit for ease of sail handing.
2 Winches for handling lines
Sails
Geona
Mainsail – 1 year old cruising laminate
Asymmetrical spinnaker
Details
Hull Type: Fin with rudder on skeg
LOA: 30.29 ft
LWL 25.38 ft
Beam 10.92 ft
Displacement: 10,100 lbs
Ballast: 3,500 lbs
Draft: 4.33 ft
Water Capacity: 40 gals
Galley
Stove and cold plate refrigerator
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