1985 Pearson 303

This vessel is currently under contract. 

Very well maintained Pearson 303 - clean & comfortable daysailer, nimble racer, spacious liveaboard and smooth weekend cruiser.

This 1985 Pearson 303 sloop is easy to maneuver, handles delicately under sail and is clean, comfortable and well maintained throughout. Whether you are shopping for your first boat, a spacious live-aboard, or smooth weekend cruiser the Southern Cross may very well be the boat you've been looking for. 

• Forward is a Private Stateroom featuring a V-Berth that Sleeps 2 Adults with Filler Cushion & Storage Compartments Below, Privacy Door, Side Storage Compartments, Storage Cabinets & Shelf, Overhead Deck Hatch with Screen, 2 Opening Ports with Screens, and 12v Lighting. 
• The Head is just Aft to Starboard and features a Groco Manual Marine Toilet with Holding Tank, Hand-Held Shower with Sump, Sink, Mirror, Opening Port with Screen and Ample Storage. 
• The Main Salon is Wide and Spacious and features a Starboard Settee that Pulls Out to a Double Berth, Port Settee with Storage Under, Folding Dinette Table with Storage Compartment, Custom-Fitted Removable Carpeting, Hanging Locker, Storage Cabinets & Shelves Above, Teak Grab Rails, Overhead Deck Hatch, 4 Fixed Ports, 12v Lighting. 
• The Galley is Aft to Port and features a L-Shaped Countertop, 2-Burner Origio Alcohol Stove, Top-Loading Ice Box, Stainless Sink with Hot & Cold Pressure Water System and Ample Storage.
• The Navigation Station is to Starboard with a Storage Cabinet Above, Chart Storage Below and a Chart Light.
• Aft is a Large Quarter Berth with ample storage and batteries under. Engine access.

• The Pearson 303 features a large cockpit with  an Edson Pedestal with Binnacle/ Ritchie Compass, Wheel Steering, Cockpit Cushions and a Large Storage Lazerette.
• Varnished woodwork
• Danforth Anchor with 15 ft chain and 300 ft of rode
• Bruce stern anchor with 15 ft  chain and 100 ft of rode
• Lifesling
• Stainless Steel Lifelines & Stanchions

• Garmin 547 GPS/Chart plotter
• Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF Radio
• Raymarine ST 4000 Wheel Autopilot
• Datamarine Speed/Depth Instruments
• Garmin wireless windpoint/windspeed
• Clarion bluetooth stereo with interior and cockpit speakers
• Ritchie Pedestal compass

• Mainsail
• Lazy Jacks
• Mediterranean Blue mainsail cover in good condition
• Roller furling 110% on Furlex 200S roller furler
• Spare 130% Genoa
• 2- Lewmar 40 ST Primary Winches
• 1- Lewmar 30 ST winch on cabin top
• 2- Lewmar #8 winches at mast

• 12V and 110V systems with custom breaker panels
• 2 group 31 Batteries
• Marinco Shorepower cord
• Guest Charge Pro 2611 10amp smart battery charger
• 110vac outlets throughout
• ShurFlo 2gpm fresh water pump w/ strainer
• Weems & Plath analog battery gauge 
• 12v outlet
• Cabin lighting
• Rule 1500gpm automatic/manual bilge pump

• Safety Gear
• Lifesling
• Cockpit Cushions
• Bimini
• Winch Covers

• 13hp Yanmar 2GMF

• Yanmar gearbox

• Traditional stuffing box

• 22 gallon fuel tank under cockpit aft of engine

• Bronze sea strainer with clear lid 

• Origo Alcohol range

• Stainless steel deep single sink 

• Hot & cold water from stainless steel faucet

• Deep dual level icebox with drain

• Ample counter space & storage

• 22 Gallon fuel tank
• 40 Gallon fresh water tank
• 10 Gallon blackwater tank

Manufacturer Specifications

LOA (Overall Length)

30.3'

LWL (Waterline Length)

25.4'

Beam

10.9'

Draft

4.3')

Displacement

10,400 lbs

Ballast

3,550 lbs

Sail Area

456 sq ft

Mast Height (above D.W.L.)

44.3

Cockpit Length

Auxiliary Power

Diesel

Foretriangle Area

271 sq ft

Mainsail Area

188 sq ft

I – Foretriangle Height

40.4'

J – Foretriangle Base

13.4'

P – Mainsail Hoist

34.8'

E – Mainsail Foot

10.8'

*approximations from Pearson Yachts

Designer

Bill Shaw

Years Built

1983 – 1986

Hull Speed

6.75 kn

SA/D – Sail Area to Displacement

15.3

DLR or D/L – Displacement to Length Ratio

284

BR – Ballast Ratio

34%

L/B – Length to Ballast

2.77

LWL/B – Waterline Length to Ballast

2.32

OR – Overhang Ratio

16%

CSF – Capsize Screening Formula

2.01

MCR – Motion Comfort Ratio

24.6

M/F – Main to Foretriangle Ratio

0.69

PHRF – Performance Handicap Rating

186 (average)

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Owner's personal items excluded.  Exclusions include, however are not limited to, Seller's personal possessions, loose items, binoculars, handheld radio(s), charts, tools, fishing equipment, spare parts, clothing and foul weather gear, galley equipment, linens/bedding and any items not specifically listed on equipment list specifications sheet.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Owner's personal items excluded.  Exclusions include, however are not limited to, Seller's personal possessions, loose items, binoculars, handheld radio(s), charts, tools, fishing equipment, spare parts, clothing and foul weather gear, galley equipment, linens/bedding and any items not specifically listed on equipment list specifications sheet.