1981 Pearson 42' _{(12.80 m)} 424

Overview

Beginning in 2020 the owner concentrated on practical cruising upgrades rather than

cosmetic changes. The result is a clean Pearson 424 that offers comfortable

accommodations, updated systems and the classic sailing characteristics for which the

model is known.

Vessel Highlights

• New 2026 dodger and bimini

• Dual solar panels

• Updated refrigeration

• Raymarine autopilot and navigation equipment

• Updated anchor and ground tackle

• Approx. 1,138 engine hours

• Dinghy included

• Spacious aft cabin and salon

This 1981 Pearson 424 represents one of Pearson Yachts’ most respected long-range cruising designs. Designed by

William Shaw, the 424 combines a Aft Cabin layout, substantial displacement, a manageable divided sail plan and genuine

liveaboard accommodations. The current owner concentrated on practical reliability and cruising capability, completing a long list

of improvements beginning in 2021 rather than relying on superficial cosmetic work.

The result is an honest, well-equipped cruising platform with renewed standing rigging, upgraded ground tackle, solar

charging, updated navigation equipment, extensive engine and transmission work, refreshed interior systems and

brand-new 2026 dodger and bimini. She is stored ashore at St. Marys Boat Services and needs final bottom preparation and

antifouling paint before launching.

Principal Specifications

Principal Specifications

Builder Pearson Yachts Model Pearson 424

Year 1981 Designer William Shaw

Hull Fiberglass displacement hull Rig Aft Cabin ketch

LOA 42 ft 4 in Beam 13 ft 0 in

Draft Approx. 5 ft 3 in Displacement Approx. 22,000 lb

Fuel Approx. 80 gal Fresh Water Approx. 170 gal

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Holding Tank Approx. 30 gal Engine Hours Approx. 1,138

Location St. Marys, Georgia Status Stored ashore

Major Owner Improvements

Exterior, Deck & Rigging

 New Maxwell windlass – 2021

 New Rocna 25 anchor – 2023

 New 200 feet of G4 anchor chain – 2021

 New standing rigging – 2021

 New halyards – 2021

 New Dyneema lifelines – 2021

 New aluminum mast step – 2021

 New Martek davits – 2022

 New masthead light – 2022

 New wind vane – 2022

 Exterior lighting converted to LED – 2022

 New solar panels and solar controller – 2021

 New 2,000-watt inverter – 2021

 New dodger and bimini – 2026

Interior, Electrical & Cruising Systems

 New refrigerator / icebox compressor and evaporator coil – 2021

 New freshwater pump – 2021

 New bilge pump – 2021

 New shower sump – 2021

 New settee cushions – 2022

 New Trojan house battery bank – 2021

 New dedicated windlass batteries – 2021

 New chartplotter – 2021

 New VHF radio – 2022

 Dometic marine toilet

 Dual solar charging system

 Shore-power system and 2,000-watt inverter

Engine & Drivetrain Improvements

 New engine starter – 2021

 New alternator – 2021

 Fuel injection pump rebuilt – 2021

 Fuel injectors rebuilt – 2021

 Transmission rebuilt – 2021

 Approximately 1,138 indicated engine hours

 Clean, accessible engine compartment with practical service access

Hull, Deck & Cockpit

Hull, Deck & Cockpit

The center-cockpit arrangement creates a secure working cockpit while separating the forward living area from the private aft

cabin. Wide side decks provide good fore-and-aft access. The anchoring system has been modernized with a Maxwell windlass,

Rocna 25 anchor and 200 feet of G4 chain. Dyneema lifelines, renewed standing rigging, updated halyards and a replacement

aluminum mast step address meaningful age-related refit items. Martek davits provide stern tender storage, while the new 2026

dodger and bimini improve weather protection and showing appeal.

Rigging & Sail Handling

Rigging & Sail Handling

The divided ketch sail plan is well suited to shorthanded cruising because sail area can be balanced and reduced in stages as

conditions change. Standing rigging and halyards were renewed in 2021, with a replacement mast step completed that year. A

new masthead light and wind vane were added in 2022. The complete sail inventory, sailmakers, ages and condition should be

confirmed during inspect

Helm, Navigation & Communications

Helm, Navigation & Communications

 Updated chartplotter – 2021

 VHF radio – 2022

 Raymarine autopilot observed during walkthrough

 Raymarine compass

 Updated masthead wind instrumentation

 LED exterior lighting

 Protected center-cockpit helm layout

Electrical & Charging Systems

Electrical & Charging Systems

Electrical upgrades support marina use and cruising independence. The vessel has dual solar panels and a replacement solar

controller installed in 2021, a 2,000-watt inverter, Trojan house battery bank and dedicated windlass batteries. Exterior lighting

was converted to LED in 2022. Exact battery capacity, charger specifications and shore-power configuration should be verified

during survey.

Galley

The galley is arranged for extended cruising with a large insulated refrigerator / icebox, substantial cabinetry and useful working

space. The refrigeration compressor and evaporator coil were replaced in 2021. The layout provides practical food preparation

and storage without isolating the cook from the main salon.

Layout & Accommodations

Layout & Accommodations

Below deck, the 424 offers the volume and separation that made the model popular with cruising couples and liveaboards. The

interior presents with traditional teak joinery, generous headroom and abundant storage throughout.

 Private aft cabin separated from the main salon

 Forward stateroom / V-berth

 Large main salon with replacement settee cushions from 2022

 Multiple sleeping areas for owners and guests

 Large enclosed head with Dometic marine toilet

 Separate sit-down shower area with replacement shower sump

 Substantial hanging lockers, drawers and cruising storage

 Large galley refrigeration box with updated mechanical components

Plumbing & Domestic Systems

 Freshwater pump replaced – 2021

 Bilge pump replaced – 2021

 Shower sump replaced – 2021

 Dometic marine toilet

 Approximate factory freshwater capacity of 170 gallons

 Approximate factory holding capacity of 30 gallons

Tender & Davits

A dinghy is included and is carried at the stern using Martek davits installed in 2022. Dinghy manufacturer, model, year,

dimensions, outboard details and title status should be confirmed before publication of the final equipment inventory.

Condition & Commissioning Notes

The vessel is presented honestly and remains stored ashore. The bottom requires routine final preparation and fresh

antifouling paint before launch. Interior woodwork, cabinetry and machinery access appeared clean and serviceable during the

walkthrough. Cushions were protected while stored. Buyers should verify sail condition, rigging documentation, tank condition,

deck moisture, seacocks, through-hulls, electronics and all mechanical systems through an independent survey and sea trial.

Broker’s Observations

This is not an untouched 45-year-old sailboat. The owner has invested in the expensive, practical systems that matter to a

cruising buyer: standing rigging, mast step, anchoring equipment, batteries, solar, inverter, refrigeration, pumps, electronics,

canvas, engine accessories and transmission service. Those improvements create a stronger story than lower-priced original-

condition boats that may still require substantial refit work.

The ideal buyer will appreciate proven design, center-cockpit privacy, a manageable ketch rig, substantial tankage and the ability

to continue outfitting the boat to personal cruising plans. She should be marketed as a capable and thoughtfully improved cruising

boat—not as a cosmetically restored yacht and not as a project boat—while clearly disclosing that bottom preparation and launch

commissioning remain to be completed.

Showing & Contact

Located at St. Marys Boat Services in St. Marys, Georgia. Advance appointments are requested. Complete photographs,

walkthrough video and additional owner records are available through Redmond Boats & Yachts.

Listing Broker: Larry Redmond, Redmond Boats & Yachts LLC

Phone / Text: 904-206-0719

Website: RedmondYachts.com

Disclaimer: Specifications, equipment, dates and capacities are believed accurate but are not guaranteed. Prospective buyers and their agents

should independently verify all information and inspect the vessel through qualified marine surveyors and technicians. Personal property and loose

equipment are included only when specifically stated in the final purchase agreement.

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