The Pearson Vanguard is a sloop-rigged sailboat designed in 1962 by Philip Rhodes.

Pearson Vanguards are a traditional cruiser known for world travel.

The standard arrangement has a small galley aft and settees/berths port and starboard.

[2][3] The Vanguard was available in a sloop rig with either a standard height or tall mast.

[4] It was powered bys an "Atomic 4" gasoline engine, however many have been replaced with marine diesels.