Pearson Yachts Review

In 1959, cousins Clinton and Everett Pearson began building dinghies and runabouts out of an empty textile mill in Bristol, R.I. A few years later, they created the Triton 28 which was an instant hit. Soon they began building boats and the company expanded its line to other models. In 1961, Grumman Allied Industry bought a controlling share in the company, and it continued to grow until 1990, where economic recession forced it to shut shop. During its heyday, it produced fine, quality powerboats, including the first produced fiberglass sailboats and fiberglass powerboats. It also produced Alberg-designed sailboats.

In 2002, Pearson Yachts relaunched the company with the introduction of the True North 38, a fast, yet comfortable family cruiser. Happy at its immediate success, it followed with the True North 33 and the True North 34. Pearson Composites utilize the patented SCRIMP® infusion technology, which results in lighter, stronger hulls in all their boats. Apart from this, the technology which is vacuum based ensures the boats do not get corroded and thereby prolong the life expectancy of all their models. The models also feature a unique, reverse transom design that incorporates a pair of wide doors for easy access to the water and large space to store water sports equipment, including a pair of kayaks. The cockpit is big enough for friends and family to join in and there is great visibility from every galley.

Pricing

You can pick up a Pearson Cruising Sailboat, 1978 model for $64,000. A 2004 Pearson Cruiser Downeast starts from 325,000. A True North 33 has a site price of $249,900 and a True North 38 has a site starting price of $240,000.

Pros

• The company has the backing of over 40 years experience.
• The patented SCRIMP® infusion technology results in lighter, stronger hulls in all their boats, and lessens the chances of the boats getting corroded.
• All their boats have plenty of move around and storage space, making them perfect for families and friends to gather on. .

Cons

• The problems can be seen in the older models such as the aging Pearson 303 models which include leaking deck fittings.

Featured Models

True North Series including True North 38, True North 33, True North 34, J Boat Sailboats and Alerion Express. Older models include 38’ Pearson Cruiser Express, 40’Pearson Cruising Sailboat, 44’ Pearson Sailboat, 39’ Pearson Racer Cruiser, 36’ Racer Cruiser, and the 35’ Pearson Sloop.

Conclusion

Pearson Composites comes with a long standing history of boat building. Their present day True North series combine speed with comfort and are designed to allow a family to enjoy their boat, be it for cruising or indulging in water activities. If you are considering buying a family cruising boat or a speed boat, these are boats you can definitely consider.