1981 Pearson 424 sailboat anchored near a lighthouse under a partly cloudy sky.

Sailboat Pearson 424 (1981) cruising on open water under a vibrant sky.

1981 Pearson 424 sailboat on open water with a light bulb in the foreground.

1981 Pearson 424 sailboat docked at marina under clear blue sky.

Sailboat docked at marina, Pearson 424 model from 1981, with clear blue sky.

1981 Pearson 424 sailboat docked at a marina, featuring a classic design and safety netting.

1981 Pearson 424 sailboat deck with netted railings, docked in a marina.

1981 Pearson 424 sailboat deck with open hatch and solar panel.

1981 Pearson 424 sailboat deck with open hatch and safety netting.

Open hatch on 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat deck with ladder leading below.

Cockpit of a 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat with steering wheel and navigation equipment.

Interior view of a 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat cockpit with ropes and seating.

Interior of 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat with cozy seating and nautical decor.

Interior of a 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat with wooden finishes and cozy seating.

Interior of a 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat with wooden cabinetry and nautical decor.

Interior of 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat with wooden finish, cozy seating, and hanging plant.

1981 Pearson 424 yacht kitchen with wooden cabinetry, tiled backsplash, and brass faucet.

1981 Pearson 424 yacht kitchen with star-patterned tiles and modern sink fixtures.

Stainless steel stove with black kettle on Pearson 424, 1981 model.

Hand opening a storage compartment on a 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat.

Cozy interior of 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat with cushioned seating and wooden cabinetry.

Interior cabin of a 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat with white cushions and wooden cabinetry.

Interior of 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat with wood cabinetry and patterned wallpaper.

Interior of 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat with wooden cabinetry and cozy sleeping area.

Interior of 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat cabin with wood finish and striped curtains.

Cozy cabin interior of 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat with wooden finish and bedding.

1981 Pearson 424 sailboat navigation station with control panel and storage.

Compact bathroom in a 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat with geometric tiles and marble accents.

Compact 1981 Pearson 424 bathroom with marble countertop, geometric purple tiles, and modern fixtures.

1981 Pearson 424 yacht bathroom with tropical wallpaper and geometric accents.

Interior of 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat bathroom with shower and window.

Engine compartment of a 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat, featuring a red marine engine.

Westerbeke engine control panel on a 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat, featuring tachometer and gauges.

Control panel of a 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat with Raymarine instruments.

Electrical control panel on a 1981 Pearson 424 boat, featuring AC and DC power controls.

Control panel on a 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat with speaker and gauges.

Anchor windlass on 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat deck, featuring wooden and metal elements.

1981 Pearson 424 sailboat docked in calm marina waters under clear blue sky.

Sailboat masts of a 1981 Pearson 424 against a clear blue sky at a marina.

Looking up at the mast and rigging of a 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat against a clear blue sky.

Mast and rigging of 1981 Pearson 424 sailboat against clear blue sky.

Sailboat docked at marina, featuring Selden furling system, Pearson 424, 1981 model.

Stainless steel grill on a Pearson 424 sailboat, docked by calm waters, sunny day.

1981 Pearson 424

Name: 1981 Pearson 424
Brand: Pearson
Price: 38500 USD
Availability: InStock

| 42'

St Augustine, FL 32084

$38,500

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Engine

Westerbeke

Total Power

65hp

Engine Hours

796

Class

Cruisers

Length

42ft

Year

1981

Model

424

Capacity

What Owners Say

Pearson 424 owners often praise the comfortable cruising layout, and this boat’s two cabins and one head fit that liveaboard-friendly appeal well. The fiberglass hull supports the sturdy, confidence-inspiring feel that sailors value in a capable cruiser. Practical cruising range and self-sufficiency are a strong part of the attraction here, with generous water and holding capacity suited to extended time aboard. The Westerbeke diesel auxiliary adds to the dependable under-way confidence owners appreciate in a cruising sailboat. As a 424, it carries the kind of roomy, purposeful design that makes this model appealing for relaxed passagemaking and time aboard.

Owner Highlights

Liveaboard

Cruising Comfort

Fiberglass Hull

Diesel Auxiliary

Tankage

Boat Details

Description

Meet the kind of boat that doesn’t just cross oceans—it collects stories along the way.

The 1981 Pearson 424 is a cruiser with confidence in its bones and saltwater in its soul. She’s got the reassuring heft of a true passagemaker, the grace of a classic ketch rig, and the quiet promise that the horizon is always within reach.

Step aboard, and you’re not just buying a sailboat—you’re inheriting a tradition of bluewater dreaming, sunset chasing, and the kind of freedom that only begins where the dock lines end.

The boat is currently in the water in St. Augustine. The slip at the marina might be available as well.

Highlights:
- New standing rigging, turnbuckles & chainplates ~ 2021
- 2016 Westerbeke 65hp with 796 hours
- Fresh bottom paint ~ 2025
- 560AH Lithium house bank batteries ~ 2025
- 2 cabins / 1 head
- 5'-3" draft
Engine & Mechanical:
- Westerbeke 65hp with 796 hours ~ 2016
- Walter V-Drive ~ 2025
- Cutlass bearing ~ 2025
- 3 blade propeller ~ 2025
- Repacked rudder stuffing box ~ 2025
- PYI PSS dripless shaft seal ~ 2025
- Cruisair 16,000 btu AC/Heat (water pump replaced in 2022)
Sailing & Rigging:
- New standing rigging, turnbuckles & chainplates ~ 2021
- Both masts pulled, rewired electrical, new LED deck lights, anemometer ~ 2021
- Running rigging ~ 2021
- Mainsail serviced by sail loft ~ 2025
- Jib serviced by sail loft ~ 2026
- Dyneema lazy jacks
Navigation & Electronics:
- Raymarine electronics. Chartplotter, wheel pilot, depth sounder, thru-hull speed sensor ~ 2021
- Raymarine AIS ~ 2025
- Cape Horn wind vane (needs tower, paddle, & steering oar)
Electrical & Power:
- 560AH Lithium house bank batteries ~ 2025
- Xantrex XC 1000 watt inverter ~ 2021
- Balmar 100a alternator with external regulator ~ 2021
- Solar: 400 watts w/ Victron charge controllers w/ Bluetooth shunt.
- Victron DC-DC charger (for charging lithium house bank from starter battery)
Deck & Ground Tackle:
- Kiwi grip deck nonskid ~ 2026
- Fresh bottom paint ~ 2025
- Buff and waxed hull ~ 2025
- Mantus 85lb anchor ~ 2023
- 200ft 5/16" chain
- Lofrans Kobra windlass, ready for electrical set-up by future owner ~ 2022
- Secondary anchors: 66lb claw & large Danforth w/ 50ft chain
Interior:
- V-berth cushions ~ 2023
- Adler Barbour Super Cold Machine w/ new compressor and evaporator plate ~ 2025
- Additional insulation added to refrigerator box ~ 2025
- Origo non pressurized alcohol stove
- Installation of new opening porthole, aft berth ~ 2026
- Upgraded teak and holly floor in salon ~ 2026
- Cockpit speakers upgraded ~ 2026
- Toilet macerator ~ 2026
- Blackwater plumbing ~ 2022
Extras:
- EPIRB ~ 2025
- Cockpit lockers painted ~ 2024

The Pearson 424 was conceived as a serious cruising yacht, designed for comfort, seaworthiness, and extended cruising.

Measurements

Dimensions

Length:42.25ft

Length Overall:42.25ft

Bridge Clearance:50ft

Max Draft:5.25ft

Beam:13ft

Length at Waterline:33.5ft

Miscellaneous

Windlass:manual-windlass

Tanks

Fresh Water Tanks:170gal

Fuel Tanks:80gal

Holding Tanks:30gal

Accommodations

Cabins:2

Heads:1

Propulsion

Engine Make:Westerbeke

Engine Model:null

Engine Year:2016

Total Power:65hp

Engine Hours:796

Engine Type:inboard

Fuel Type:diesel

Features

Electrical Equipment

Shore Power Inlet:✓

Inverter:✓

Electronics

Depthsounder:✓

Log-Speedometer:✓

Wind Speed and Direction:✓

Plotter:✓

GPS:✓

Cockpit Speakers:✓

AIS:✓

Inside Equipment

Air Conditioning:✓

Electric Head:✓

Heating:✓

Hot Water:✓

Refrigerator:✓

Battery Charger:✓

Outside Equipment

Solar Panel:✓

Cockpit Cushions:✓

Cockpit Table:✓

Rigging

Steering Wheel:✓

Sails

Storm-jib:✓

Battened Mainsail:✓

More Details

Disclaimer

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.