Built during a brief two-year production run from 1969 to 1970, this William Shaw-designed 30-footer represents Pearson Yachts' approach to traditional cruising sailboats during the late 1960s. The masthead sloop configuration and classic long keel design reflect the era's emphasis on seaworthiness and directional stability over pure performance. With a substantial displacement of 10,000 pounds and 3,800 pounds of ballast, the Pearson 300 exhibits the heavy-displacement characteristics typical of its generation. The long keel provides excellent tracking ability and contributes to the boat's impressive comfort ratio of 31.42, suggesting a stable, comfortable motion in seaway conditions that reduces crew fatigue during extended passages. The generous beam of 9.25 feet creates spacious accommodations below decks, while the moderate draft of 3.5 feet allows access to a reasonable range of harbors and anchorages. Shaw's design emphasizes seaworthiness over speed, making this boat well-suited for coastal cruising and offshore passages where comfort and reliability take precedence over racing performance. The brief production period means finding a Pearson 300 requires patience, but owners typically appreciate the solid fiberglass construction and traditional sailing characteristics that defined Pearson's reputation during this period.
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