Question 1

What are the specs of the PEARSON 530?

Accepted Answer

The PEARSON 530 has the following specifications: 53ft LOA, 15ft beam, 6.83ft draft, 43,000lb displacement, 16,000.3lb ballast. Hull type: mono. Rig: Staysail Ketch. Keel: Fin.

Question 2

How much does a PEARSON 530 cost?

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The PEARSON 530 has an average asking price of $292,000, with prices ranging from $189,000 to $395,000 based on 4 listings.

Question 3

Who built the PEARSON 530 and when was it made?

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Built by Pearson Yachts (USA), designed by William Shaw, first built in 1981, with production ending in 1985.

Question 4

Is the PEARSON 530 good for offshore sailing?

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The PEARSON 530 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser. It has a comfort ratio of 38.07, which means it is very comfortable in a seaway, suitable for extended offshore passages. The capsize screening ratio is 1.72, which is excellent for offshore sailing.

Question 5

How fast is the PEARSON 530?

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The PEARSON 530 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 16.13, which indicates moderate performance suitable for cruising. The displacement to length ratio is 210.66, making it a moderate displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a PEARSON 530?

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Annual maintenance for a PEARSON 530 is estimated at $5.7K – $15K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a PEARSON 530 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the PEARSON 530 (53ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $5.7K – $15K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $2650-$4650/year (based on $292,000 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 53ft boat: Florida: $9,500-$25,400/year. California: $8,900-$22,300/year. Massachusetts: $6,700-$14,800/year + $2,100 winter storage. New York: $6,700-$18,600/year + $2,100 winter storage. Maryland: $6,400-$11,400/year. Texas: $3,800-$11,400/year. Washington: $7,600-$16,500/year. Michigan: $3,700-$8,200/year + $2,100 winter storage. North Carolina: $5,700-$11,400/year. South Carolina: $8,300-$15,900/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $12K to $52K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a PEARSON 530?

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Marina slip costs for the PEARSON 530 (53ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $9,500-$25,400/year. California: $8,900-$22,300/year. Massachusetts: $6,700-$14,800/year + $2,100 winter storage. New York: $6,700-$18,600/year + $2,100 winter storage. Maryland: $6,400-$11,400/year. Texas: $3,800-$11,400/year. Washington: $7,600-$16,500/year. Michigan: $3,700-$8,200/year + $2,100 winter storage. North Carolina: $5,700-$11,400/year. South Carolina: $8,300-$15,900/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 9

What are the common problems with the PEARSON 530?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 1 issues reported for the PEARSON 530 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in hull, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the PEARSON 530.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a PEARSON 530?

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When buying a PEARSON 530, SailPages.com has compiled 1 model-specific issues reported by owners across hull. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the PEARSON 530 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

What are the sail dimensions of the PEARSON 530?

Accepted Answer

The PEARSON 530 has the following rig dimensions: I=58ft (foretriangle height), J=19ft (foretriangle base), P=51.5ft (mainsail luff), E=18.75ft (mainsail foot). Mainsail area: 1072.4 sq ft. Jib area: 551 sq ft.

Question 12

How does the PEARSON 530 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The PEARSON 530 is classified as a Bluewater Cruiser by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 53ft LOA, comfort ratio 38.07, capsize ratio 1.72, SA/disp 16.13, average price $292,000. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	53 ft
LWL	45 ft
Beam	15 ft
Draft	6.83 ft
Displacement	43,000 lb
Ballast	16,000.3 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	9.0 kn

Iforetriangle height	58 ft
Jforetriangle base	19 ft
Pmainsail luff	51.5 ft
Emainsail foot	18.75 ft
PYmizzen luff	32.95 ft
EYmizzen foot	12 ft
FLforestay	19 ft
Mainsail	1,072.4 sq ft
Jib (100%)	551 sq ft
Spinnaker	936.7 sq ft

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