With its broad beam, the Pearson 303 is quite stiff, and it likes to be sailed on its feet. It has a seakindly motion and offers a dry ride and a comfortable, "big boat" feel.
Four adults can occupy the cockpit in comfort. The mainsheet is at the end of the boom, and with primary winches mounted just forward of the wheel, one person can singlehand with ease.
The galley, to port just forward of the companionway with it's best feature, the well-insulated 5-cubic-foot icebox , fitted with a two-burner alcohol stove and a small single sink serviced by both pressure and foot-operated freshwater pumps. A deep bilge sump ensures that the cabin sole stays dry.
Aft to starboard is a large quarter berth.
Port and starboard settees in the saloon are comfortable berths with the seatbacks removed. A dining table folds down from the starboard bulkhead and has a leaf that extends to the port bench to allow seating for four.
Forward of the saloon and to starboard is the head compartment. Quite large for a 30-foot boat, it has standing headroom, and an electric pump to drain the sump.
A bifold door opens into a truly comfortable owner's cabin. It has a small bureau and a large V-berth.
Headroom throughout the cabin is more than 6 feet. Large Bomar hatches, above both the forward and main cabins, and four large fixed ports and four opening ports provide plenty of light and air below.
Equipped with Chartplotter, sounder and wind instruments to ensure the best sailing experience possible. Main and 140% Genoare are new in September 2013.