Pearson 424 Information
Models: Ketch, Sloop and Cutter. Pearson 422 similar but with center cockpit.
Designer:
Willam H. Shaw
Builder:
Pearson Yachts
West Shore Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0100
Principal Characteristics
Length, overall | 42ft 4in |
Length, waterline | 33ft 8in |
Beam | 13ft |
Draft | 5ft 3in |
Freeboard, stem | 5ft 8in |
Freeboard, stern | 4ft 7in |
Displacement | 21,000 lb |
Ballast | 7630 lb |
Sail area-total | 723 sq ft |
Mainsail | 276 sq ft |
Mizzen | 100 sq ft |
100% fore triangle | 347 sq ft |
Mast height above waterline, Ketch | 48 ft 10 in |
Mast height above waterline, Cutter | 51 ft 8 in |
Fresh water capacity. | 170 gal |
Displacement/ length ratio | 246 |
Beam/length ratio | 31 |
Ballast/ displacement ratio | 36 |
Displacement/ sail area ratio | 29 |
Price per pound (standard boat including engine) | $3.67 |
PROPULSION INFORMATION
Engine: | Westerbeke 60 diesel 54 hp at 2500 rpm |
Gear Box: | Hydraulic Direct Drive |
V-Drive: | Walter RV-20 with 2:1 gear ratio |
Prop: | Columbian style E, 3 blade, 20-in. diameter by 13-in. pitch |
Fuel Capacity: | 80 Gallon |
Drawings
Ketch
Sloop
Cutter
Original Equipment
Base price (FOB Portsmouth, RI) $ 77,100
Includes:
Westerbeke 60 diesel engine
120-ampere alternator
155 amp-hr. batteries
Engine compartment sound insulation
Deck anchor locker and bow roller
Bow pulpit, lifelines, stern rail
Edson pedestal steering
Ritchie 5-in. compass
Emergency tiller
Manual bilge pump
Dorade and cowl vents
Eight Lewmar winches
Mainsail jiffy reefing
3-burner alcohol stove with oven
Drop-leaf dining table
Hot and cold pressure water
Stall shower with soak tub
Forward stateroom vanity
Double sink in galley
Vacu-Flush toilet
Original Price of boat with typical options (Less sails) $81,609 or $302,848.95 in 2019 dollars